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One more thing - if you had any documentation about your performance issues (emails, performance reviews, etc.), keep copies. If your employer contests the claim, having your own records can help your case.
I do have some emails about my performance plan. I'll save those just in case.
Smart thinking. Documentation always helps if things get disputed.
UPDATE: I just wanted to thank everyone for the advice. I filed my claim yesterday and got a confirmation number. Now I guess I wait to see what happens. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Good luck! Based on what you've described, I think you'll be fine.
Keep us posted on how it goes. Your situation will probably help other people in similar circumstances.
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The good news is that most terminations for performance reasons get approved. Washington ESD knows the difference between someone who can't do the job and someone who willfully violated rules. You'll probably be fine, especially with no prior warnings.
This thread has been really helpful. I'm feeling more confident about filing now. Thanks everyone!
Good luck with your claim! Come back and let us know how it goes.
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Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. Might be worth checking out if I run into problems.
Yeah, it's one of those things you hope you don't need but if you do need it, it's really valuable. Washington ESD's phone system is just overwhelmed most of the time.
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Remember that unemployment benefits are considered taxable income, so you'll get a 1099-G form at the end of the year. Plan accordingly for tax time, especially if you don't have taxes withheld from your benefits.
Thanks for the reminder. I'll definitely opt for tax withholding to avoid a big bill next year.
Yeah, I learned that lesson the hard way. Owed over $3,000 in taxes on my unemployment benefits because I didn't have anything withheld.
The whole process seems complicated but it's really not that bad once you get started. The key is to file as soon as you lose your job and be honest about everything. Washington ESD will figure out your benefit amount and let you know what you qualify for.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now. Really appreciate the detailed explanations.
No problem! Good luck with your claim. Hope you get back to work soon but at least you'll have some income while you're job searching.
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I used to work in HR and saw a lot of confusion about this. The bottom line is Washington state is pretty generous about allowing unemployment with severance compared to some other states. Just be honest and report everything properly.
Thanks for the HR perspective! That's reassuring to hear from someone who dealt with this from the employer side.
Agree about being honest. I tried to hide my severance thinking it would help and it just made things worse when Washington ESD found out during their audit.
Final thought - if your employer offers you a choice between different severance options, consider how each one might interact with your unemployment benefits. Sometimes the option that looks better upfront isn't actually the best when you factor in UI benefits.
That's a really good point I hadn't considered. I'll make sure to think through all the implications before choosing.
Samuel Robinson
This thread is really helpful. I wish Washington ESD explained this stuff more clearly on their website. Everything is buried in confusing legal language.
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Camila Castillo
•Seriously! I've been unemployed before in other states and Washington's system seems unnecessarily complicated to navigate.
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Ethan Scott
•That's another reason I ended up using Claimyr - sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get clear answers instead of trying to decode the website.
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Brianna Muhammad
For anyone reading this later - make sure you understand the difference between your benefit year (12 months from when you filed) and your maximum weeks (26). I got confused about this and thought I had longer than I actually did.
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Brianna Muhammad
•Your benefit year is the 12-month period your claim is valid. But within that year, you can only collect benefits for up to 26 weeks. So if you work intermittently, you might not use all 26 weeks before your benefit year expires.
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JaylinCharles
•This is exactly the kind of detail that trips people up. Washington ESD should make this clearer upfront.
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