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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.
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Final tip from someone who's been through this process: keep all your pay stubs from your base period. Sometimes there are discrepancies between what Washington ESD has on file and what you actually earned. Having documentation makes it easier to request corrections.
That's great advice! I'll dig out my old pay stubs before I file my claim.
Also keep records of any severance pay or vacation payouts. Those might affect when your benefits can start even if they don't change the weekly amount.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This thread has been way more useful than the Washington ESD website. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
Agreed! I'm going to file this weekend now that I understand how the calculation works.
Good luck to both of you! The process is smoother once you understand the basics.
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If you're still confused about your specific calculation, Washington ESD is supposed to send you a monetary determination that breaks down exactly which quarters and wages they used. That document should explain your $487 amount.
I got that letter but it's just a bunch of numbers and codes. Not very helpful for understanding the actual calculation.
Yeah the letters are pretty cryptic. That's probably why people end up calling or using services like Claimyr to get a human explanation.
Bottom line: Washington ESD uses your best quarter from the base period, divides by 26, and that's your weekly amount up to the max. Your $487 sounds about right for someone making $22/hour. The system isn't perfect but at least you qualified for benefits!
Thanks everyone for explaining this. I feel much better understanding how they came up with my benefit amount.
No problem! The unemployment system is confusing but once you understand the basics it makes more sense. Good luck with your job search!
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Another angle for your presentation: Washington's unemployment rate recovery was faster than most states. We went from 16.3% in April 2020 to under 6% by early 2021. Shows the resilience of our local economy.
Great point! I'll definitely include that positive recovery story alongside the peak numbers.
The tech sector really helped drive that recovery, along with federal stimulus programs and enhanced unemployment benefits.
Rachel Clark
Just to close the loop on this discussion - I think the original poster's situation (budget cuts, employer decision) clearly qualifies as a layoff. Don't overthink it! Washington ESD has pretty clear guidelines about involuntary job loss due to business reasons.
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Hannah Flores
•Thanks! I'm going to go ahead and file my claim this weekend. This thread gave me the confidence I needed.
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Zachary Hughes
•Good luck with your claim! Hope everything goes smoothly.
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Mia Alvarez
This has been a really informative discussion. I learned a lot about how Washington ESD classifies different types of job separations. Bookmarking this thread for future reference!
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Carter Holmes
•Same! So helpful to see real experiences from people who've been through the process.
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Sophia Long
•Agreed. Much more useful than trying to decipher the official Washington ESD website sometimes.
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