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Bottom line for the OP - yes companies pay unemployment taxes, yes you're probably eligible, and yes you should file your claim ASAP. Don't wait around wondering about it.
Thanks everyone! I'm going to file my claim tomorrow. This thread was really helpful in clearing up my confusion.
Good luck with your claim! Remember to file your weekly certifications on time once you're approved.
One last tip - if you do run into any issues reaching ESD by phone, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of frustration when I needed to update my claim information.
Noted! Seems like a lot of people have had success with it.
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Just remember that even if you qualify for a high weekly benefit amount, there's still a maximum number of weeks you can collect. I think it's usually 26 weeks unless there are extensions.
Good point. Hopefully I won't need anywhere near 26 weeks!
The number of weeks also depends on your total base period wages, not just your highest quarter.
Has anyone used the alternate base period option? I'm wondering if it would give me a higher benefit amount since I made more money in recent quarters.
You can't choose which base period to use - Washington ESD will automatically use the alternate base period if you don't qualify under the standard one.
Oh I see, so it's not really an option, it's just what they do if the standard period doesn't work.
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Just wanted to add that if you're in a union, your union rep might be able to help you understand the requirements too. Mine was really helpful when I had questions about my eligibility.
Unfortunately neither of my jobs are union positions, but that's good advice for others who might be reading this.
The key thing to remember is that Washington ESD will do all the calculations for you once you apply. You just need to provide accurate information about your work history and wages. Don't stress too much about getting the math perfect beforehand.
This is the best advice in this whole thread. Just be honest and thorough in your application.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about understanding the requirements now.
Yuki Ito
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.
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Malik Davis
•I hadn't thought about that connection. I do have a non-compete clause.
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Yuki Ito
•Non-competes can sometimes affect your job search requirements. Worth discussing with Washington ESD if it's restrictive.
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Carmen Lopez
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.
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Carmen Lopez
•Good luck with your claim! Hope everything goes smoothly for you.
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Andre Dupont
•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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