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One more thing - keep all your documentation! Save emails from Washington ESD, keep your job search log updated, and screenshot important pages in your account. You never know when you might need proof of something.
Great advice! I'll start a folder on my computer for all this stuff.
Smart move. Organization really helps if any issues come up later.
The process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started. Just take it one step at a time and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
Thanks everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. Going to file my claim this afternoon.
Good luck! Feel free to come back with questions as you go through the process.
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The benefit amount also stays the same for your entire claim year, so even if you find higher paying work later and get laid off again within that year, you'd still get the same weekly amount based on your original calculation.
Interesting, I didn't realize it was locked in for a full year.
Yeah, it's based on your wages from when you first established the claim. The benefit year runs for 52 weeks from when you first file.
Bottom line - with your salary level you'll probably get a decent weekly amount, but the real challenge is navigating the system itself. File as soon as you're eligible and keep detailed records of everything. And if you run into problems reaching ESD, those services like Claimyr that help with phone connections seem to be really popular lately.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared now for when the layoffs happen.
Good luck with everything! Hope the transition goes smoothly for you.
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Last bit of advice - if you do get approved, don't slack off on the job search requirements. Washington ESD does audit people and if they find you weren't really looking for work, they can make you pay back all the benefits plus penalties. Take it seriously.
This happened to my brother-in-law. He got lazy with his job search documentation and ended up owing like $8,000 back to the state. Not worth it.
Yikes! I'll definitely keep detailed records. Thanks for the warning.
The whole process really isn't as scary as it seems once you get started. Just take it step by step and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. The Washington ESD website has pretty good guides too.
Thank you everyone for all the detailed info! I feel much more prepared now if I do end up needing to file for unemployment.
You're welcome! This forum is great for getting real-world advice about dealing with Washington ESD. Good luck with your job situation!
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The whole unemployment system feels designed to discourage people from filing. But if you paid into it through your taxes, you have every right to collect when you qualify.
Absolutely. It's insurance that you and your employer paid for. Don't let anyone make you feel bad about using it.
Exactly my point. The stigma around unemployment benefits is ridiculous when it's literally insurance you paid for.
Hope this all works out for you OP. Being fired is stressful enough without having to worry about navigating the unemployment system too.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. Feeling much more confident about filing now. Will update this thread once I hear back from Washington ESD.
Please do update us. Your situation will probably help others in similar circumstances.
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Last thing - make sure you understand the difference between being laid off, fired for cause, and quitting. Only layoffs (and some specific firing situations) qualify for unemployment. If you quit voluntarily you probably won't get benefits unless it was for good cause.
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Yara Nassar
•Good point. Mine is definitely a layoff due to budget cuts, so I should be fine on that front.
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MidnightRider
Actually just wanted to circle back on the Claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier. I was skeptical but tried it last month when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about an adjudication issue. Worked exactly like they said - got connected to an agent super fast. Really saved me a lot of frustration.
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Andre Laurent
•Glad to hear it worked for someone else too. The regular phone system is basically impossible.
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Yara Nassar
•I'll keep that in mind if I run into any issues with my claim. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
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