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The most important thing is to file your weekly claim every week, even if your payment is delayed. If you miss filing, you could lose that week's benefits entirely.
Good point. I'll make sure to keep filing even if payments are slow.
Exactly. The filing deadline is more important than the payment timing. Payments can be delayed but missed filings can't be recovered.
Update: Just got my first payment! It hit Wednesday morning like everyone said it would. Thanks for all the info in this thread.
Great news! Wednesday is pretty typical for first-time filers. Should be more consistent going forward.
Awesome! Now you know what to expect each week. Just keep filing on time and you should be good.
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One more consideration - if your severance puts you over the income threshold for any other assistance programs you might be eligible for, factor that into your decision. But from a pure Washington ESD unemployment perspective, you should be fine to take both.
I hadn't thought about other programs. I'll look into that too. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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hope everything works out for you OP! the whole process sucks but at least you took the first step by filing
thanks everyone for all the advice and support, really helps to know other people have been through this
keep us updated on how it goes!
One last thing - make sure you understand the difference between being fired and being laid off when you talk to ESD. They're completely different situations legally and it matters for your claim.
yeah i was definitely fired not laid off, they made that pretty clear unfortunately
That's fine, just be clear about the circumstances when they ask. Fired for performance issues is very different from fired for misconduct.
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Been following this thread and wanted to add - even if you think you might not qualify, it's still worth applying. The worst they can do is say no, and you might be surprised. I thought I wouldn't qualify due to some complicated employment situation but ended up getting approved.
This is good advice. Sometimes the eligibility rules are more flexible than they seem, especially if you have unusual circumstances.
Agreed. I had a weird situation with multiple part-time jobs and thought I wouldn't qualify, but Washington ESD was able to combine all my wages to meet the requirements.
Final thought for OP - once you get approved and start receiving benefits, make sure you keep doing your job searches and filing your weekly claims on time. Missing even one weekly claim can cause your benefits to stop, and it's a hassle to get them restarted.
Good reminder! I'll set up calendar alerts to make sure I don't forget to file each week.
Smart idea. I use a recurring reminder on my phone every Sunday to file my weekly claim. Makes it much easier to remember.
Amaya Watson
COVID unemployment was a once-in-a-lifetime thing. Don't expect anything like that again unless there's another global pandemic. But regular benefits should still help you get by while job hunting.
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Sophie Footman
•Makes sense. I'm just glad there's something available while I look for work.
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Amaya Watson
•Exactly the right attitude. Use it as a bridge to your next opportunity, not a long-term solution.
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Grant Vikers
One more thing - if you run into any problems with your claim, don't wait around hoping it fixes itself. The sooner you address issues with Washington ESD, the faster they get resolved. I learned this the hard way.
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Grant Vikers
•Good luck! Hope your claim goes through smoothly. Most do if you have straightforward employment history.
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