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Quick question - were you laid off or fired? Because if you were fired for misconduct you might not qualify. Being laid off due to lack of work is usually fine though.
Laid off due to budget cuts. A bunch of us got let go at the same time.
Perfect, that should be straightforward then. Mass layoffs are pretty clear cut for unemployment eligibility.
One more thing - if you find temporary or part-time work while collecting benefits, you can still get partial unemployment. You just report your earnings on your weekly claim and they'll adjust your benefit amount.
Just make sure to report ALL earnings honestly. They cross-check with tax records and you don't want to get hit with an overpayment.
This whole thread has been super helpful! Filing my claim tomorrow morning.
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One thing to keep in mind - even if your claim gets approved, your employer's unemployment insurance rates might go up. That's why some companies fight claims even when they know they'll probably lose. It's not personal, just business.
I hadn't thought about that angle. Does that mean they're more likely to contest my claim?
Maybe, but don't let that stop you from filing. You have every right to apply for benefits you're entitled to.
Good luck with your claim! Keep us posted on how it goes. This thread has been really helpful - I'm in a similar situation and was too scared to file before reading all these responses.
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement. I feel so much better about this whole process now.
That's what this community is for! We've all been through the unemployment system and know how confusing it can be.
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Safety retaliation cases are taken seriously by Washington ESD. You should be fine as long as you can show the timing between your complaint and the firing.
The safety complaint was about 3 weeks before they fired me. Is that close enough timing-wise?
That's actually pretty good timing to establish a connection. Most retaliation happens within a few weeks to a few months.
Just wanted to add that if your employer does contest your claim, don't panic. I've seen plenty of contested claims get approved after adjudication. The process works if you have your facts straight.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much more confident about filing now. Will update this thread once I hear back from Washington ESD.
Good luck! Remember to keep documenting your job search activities while you wait for the decision.
Miguel Ortiz
Just wanted to mention that Claimyr helped me when I was dealing with a disqualification issue too. Being able to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD made a huge difference in understanding my options. The regular phone system is basically useless for complex issues like this.
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Zainab Omar
•I keep seeing mentions of this service. Might be worth looking into if the regular channels don't work out.
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Natasha Orlova
•Yeah I'm definitely going to tell my brother about it. Sounds like talking to an actual person is key for these complicated situations.
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Connor Murphy
Hope your brother gets it figured out. The disqualification rules are designed to prevent abuse but sometimes they catch people who legitimately need benefits. The appeal process exists for a reason though.
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Natasha Orlova
•Thanks again everyone. This thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding the whole disqualification landscape.
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Yara Sayegh
•Good thread. Always helpful when people share their experiences with the Washington ESD system. Makes it less intimidating for everyone else.
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