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One last thing - make sure you have all your employment information ready when you file. You'll need dates of employment, wages, and reason for separation for each job in your base period.
Should I gather all that before I start the application?
Yes, it'll make the process much smoother. Have your W-2s, pay stubs, and employment records handy when you file online.
Good luck to everyone dealing with unemployment right now. It's stressful but the benefits can really help bridge the gap while you're looking for new work.
Thanks! Feeling much better about the whole process after reading all these responses.
That's what this community is for - helping each other navigate these systems. Hope your claim goes smoothly!
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For what it's worth, I know several people who successfully collected unemployment while receiving severance. It's not automatic disqualification, just requires some extra documentation and patience with the process.
Thanks for the encouragement. I was starting to think it was hopeless.
Not hopeless at all! Just be prepared for some back and forth with Washington ESD to get everything sorted out.
Final tip: keep detailed records of all your communications with Washington ESD about the severance issue. If you end up needing to appeal, having documentation of what you were told will be crucial.
Smart move. Organization is key when dealing with any government agency.
I second this. Having good records saved me during my appeal process last year.
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i made the mistake of not reporting cash work early in my claim and when i finally called to ask about it the agent told me i needed to report it immediately and they'd adjust my past claims. it was scary but they didn't penalize me since i self-reported. honesty really is the best policy here
Wait how did you finally get through to an agent? I've been trying for weeks
honestly i used that claimyr thing after seeing it mentioned here a few times. worked way better than trying to call directly
The bottom line is this: report ALL work, even cash jobs. Washington ESD has multiple ways to verify your earnings and the penalties for fraud are severe. But don't panic - most people who report work still receive partial benefits and stay in good standing with the system.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm definitely going to report the work when I file my weekly claim this week. Better to be honest and get reduced benefits than risk fraud charges.
You're making the right choice. Good luck with everything!
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Final thought - don't let anyone tell you that you can't or shouldn't apply for benefits you might be entitled to. The worst they can do is say no, but if you qualify for both programs and can meet the requirements, you shouldn't feel guilty about accessing the support that's available.
Thanks for saying that. I've been feeling guilty about even considering applying for both, but you're right that I should pursue whatever help I'm entitled to.
These programs exist for people in situations like yours. As long as you're honest about your circumstances and follow the rules, you shouldn't feel bad about using them.
Hope this all works out for you OP. Keep us updated on how it goes - your experience could help other people in similar situations figure out their own path forward.
I will! This thread has given me a much better understanding of what I need to do next. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their knowledge and experiences.
That's what these forums are for. Good luck with everything!
Amara Adeyemi
Just to add one more confirmation - I work for a nonprofit that helps people with benefits applications and we always categorize unemployment as unearned income. It's consistent across pretty much every program and form we deal with.
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Malik Thomas
•Thank you! It's great to have multiple professional confirmations.
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Giovanni Gallo
been wondering about this too for my food stamp recertification coming up. sounds like unearned income is definitely the way to go based on everyone's responses here
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Fatima Al-Mazrouei
•Yeah this thread has been super informative. Glad someone asked the question!
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