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Update us on how it goes! These quit cases can be stressful but lots of people get approved when they have legitimate reasons. You've got good documentation so that's a huge advantage.
Will do! This thread has been incredibly helpful. Filing my application now.
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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.
Makes sense. I'm just glad there's something available while I look for work.
Exactly the right attitude. Use it as a bridge to your next opportunity, not a long-term solution.
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.
Good luck! Hope your claim goes through smoothly. Most do if you have straightforward employment history.
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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.
Isaac Wright
hope everything works out for you OP! the whole process sucks but at least you took the first step by filing
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Aria Washington
•thanks everyone for all the advice and support, really helps to know other people have been through this
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Lucy Taylor
•keep us updated on how it goes!
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Connor Murphy
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.
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Aria Washington
•yeah i was definitely fired not laid off, they made that pretty clear unfortunately
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Connor Murphy
•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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