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Does the MWA selection affect which WorkSource office you have to work with for job search assistance?
It can influence which WorkSource location is your primary office, but you can generally use services at any WorkSource location in the state.
good to know, I was worried I'd be stuck with one specific office
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One more thing - make sure you understand whether your severance includes payment for unused PTO/vacation time. That's usually treated as wages and has different rules than true severance pay.
Mine is just severance, no vacation payout since I used all my vacation already. Good to know the distinction though.
The PTO payout rules are definitely different. I had to deal with both severance and vacation payout and it was confusing.
Bottom line: file your claim ASAP, be completely honest about the severance, and let Washington ESD tell you how it affects your benefits. Don't try to guess or delay filing - that just makes everything worse.
This seems like the consensus from everyone. I'm going to file my claim tomorrow and just be upfront about everything.
That's definitely the right approach. Good luck with your claim!
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Just want to add - if your claim gets stuck in adjudication (which happens a lot), don't panic but also don't just wait around. Keep filing your weekly claims and try to reach Washington ESD to check on the status. Sometimes there are simple issues that can be resolved quickly if you can talk to someone.
Lots of things - if you quit vs were laid off, if there's a question about your availability to work, wage discrepancies, stuff like that. Usually they just need more information but it can take weeks to resolve.
This is exactly when something like Claimyr becomes really valuable. When you're stuck in adjudication and need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD, having a way to get through their phone system without spending hours trying is huge.
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One more tip - keep copies of everything you submit to Washington ESD. If there are ever any issues or if your claim gets audited, you'll want documentation of what you provided and when.
Good point, I'll make sure to screenshot everything.
Screenshots and also save any confirmation numbers or reference numbers they give you.
The fact that you're asking these questions shows you're being responsible about it. Too many people just assume they qualify without checking the requirements first.
Agreed, it's always better to understand the process upfront.
Yeah I definitely wanted to make sure I wasn't wasting my time or doing something wrong.
Isabella Santos
Man, unemployment is so stressful even when everything is going right. Every little status change makes you worry something's wrong.
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Ravi Gupta
•I totally feel this. I screenshot everything just in case.
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Giovanni Colombo
•Same! I was panicking over nothing apparently.
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GalacticGuru
Thanks for asking this question OP. I learned something new today and I've been dealing with unemployment claims for years.
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Giovanni Colombo
•Happy to help! This community is great for figuring out confusing ESD stuff.
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Sofia Ramirez
•Absolutely. And when you can't find answers here, Claimyr is a good backup option for getting through to ESD directly.
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