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If you're getting severance, make sure to also understand any non-compete or non-disclosure agreements that might affect your job search. These can impact your unemployment eligibility too.
I hadn't thought about that connection. I do have a non-compete clause.
Non-competes can sometimes affect your job search requirements. Worth discussing with Washington ESD if it's restrictive.
Bottom line: you can usually get unemployment with severance, but the details matter. File honestly, provide documentation, and be prepared to wait for Washington ESD to review your case if there are any questions.
Good luck with your claim! Hope everything goes smoothly for you.
This thread has been super helpful. I'm bookmarking it for when I need to deal with my own severance situation.
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this has been really helpful to read through, washington esd process seems overwhelming at first but breaks down into manageable steps
Exactly! It seemed so complicated but everyone's explanations made it much clearer.
The key is just taking it one step at a time and not getting overwhelmed by all the requirements at once.
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! Going to start my application tonight and hopefully get some financial relief soon. This thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding the partial unemployment process.
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to update us on how it goes.
Hope it works out for you! Partial unemployment benefits really do help bridge the gap when hours get cut.
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Don't overthink it too much. Thousands of people work part-time while collecting unemployment in Washington. Just be honest about your earnings and keep looking for full-time work.
You're right, I'm probably overthinking this. Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses!
Good luck with the part-time job! Hope it leads to something full-time soon.
Summary for anyone else reading this: No hour limit in Washington, just earnings limits. Report everything honestly, keep job searching, stay available for full-time work. Pretty straightforward once you understand the actual rules.
Great summary. The key is understanding it's about earnings and availability, not arbitrary hour limits.
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Ally Tailer
honestly just apply and see what happens. the worst they can say is no and then you'll know for sure instead of stressing about all these requirements. the application itself will tell you if you qualify or not
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Chris Elmeda
•True, I've been overthinking this. Better to just get the process started and deal with any issues as they come up.
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Jean Claude
•That's actually good advice. The online application will walk you through most of the eligibility questions, and Washington ESD will determine if you qualify based on your actual wage history.
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Aliyah Debovski
Good luck with your application! The whole process can be overwhelming at first but once you get approved and into the routine of weekly claims, it becomes much more manageable. Just make sure to read all the instructions carefully and don't skip any required steps.
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Chris Elmeda
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about applying now.
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