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The good news is that being laid off due to budget cuts is clearly a qualifying separation. You won't have to worry about any disqualification issues like people who quit or get fired for misconduct.
That's definitely a relief. I was worried there might be some gray area since I was so new.
nope, layoffs are pretty straightforward. the hard part is usually the monetary eligibility which sounds like you should be fine with
Bottom line: don't let the short time at your recent job stop you from filing. Washington ESD looks at your entire work history over 15 months, not just your last position. File your claim ASAP!
good luck! remember to keep track of all your job search activities once you start receiving benefits
Will do! Hopefully the whole process goes smoothly.
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One last tip - make sure you're ready to start your job search requirements right away if you get approved. Washington ESD requires you to be actively looking for work and you'll need to log your job search activities.
Good point. I already started updating my resume, so I'm ready to start applying places.
Perfect! That shows you're taking it seriously and ready to get back to work.
Really hope everything works out for you OP. Being fired is stressful enough without having to worry about whether you can get unemployment benefits. Sounds like you should be fine based on what you've described.
Thank you so much! This thread has been incredibly helpful and reassuring. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their experiences and advice.
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One thing nobody mentioned - if you win your appeal, you'll get back pay for all the weeks you were denied. That can be a significant amount so it's worth fighting for.
That's a good point. I've been worried about my bills but if I win I should get caught up.
exactly, and the back pay includes any increases in benefit amounts that happened while you were waiting
Good luck with your appeal! This thread has been really helpful for understanding the process. Sounds like you have a solid case with the hours reduction.
Thank you! Everyone's advice has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about moving forward with the appeal now.
thats what this community is for. hope everything works out for you
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The whole employer notification thing used to stress me out too, but my old boss never even mentioned it when I ran into him months later. I think most employers just deal with the paperwork and move on.
That's what I'm hoping for in my situation too.
You'll probably be fine. Most people file for unemployment at some point in their careers.
Great thread, learned a lot about how the funding actually works. I always assumed it came straight from the employer but the pooled system makes way more sense.
Yeah I feel much better about filing now that I understand how it all works.
Knowledge is power when it comes to understanding your benefits!
Yuki Ito
Just wanted to add that credit unions sometimes have financial counselors who understand unemployment benefits and can help you plan while waiting for your claim to process. They're not Washington ESD resources but can help with the financial stress part.
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Malik Davis
•That's a really good point I hadn't considered. The financial stress while waiting is almost as bad as the claim issue itself.
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Carmen Lopez
Update for anyone following this - I finally got through using the early morning calling strategy and it turns out they needed proof of my last day worked. Took 5 minutes to resolve once I got the right person. Sometimes the solution really is simpler than all the resources make it seem.
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GalacticGuru
•Glad you got it resolved! That's exactly why getting through to an actual agent is so important - they can usually fix things quickly once you reach them.
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Freya Pedersen
•This gives me hope that my 8-week wait might finally end soon. Going to try calling bright and early tomorrow.
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