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Quick tip - when you file make sure your reason for separation is accurate. Don't say you quit if you were fired, even if it was unfair. Washington ESD will verify with your employer and inconsistencies just slow things down.
Definitely going to be completely honest about being terminated. No point in trying to hide it.
Honesty is always the best policy with unemployment claims. They find out the truth anyway.
File today if possible. The waiting week starts from when you file, not when you were terminated. Every day you wait is money you're losing. Washington ESD processes claims pretty quickly if there are no complications.
You're absolutely right. I'm going to file this afternoon. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
Good luck! Hope everything works out and you get approved quickly.
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Just wanted to add that you should apply as soon as possible after losing your job. There's no waiting period to file and the sooner you get in the system, the sooner you can start receiving benefits.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! I'm going to file my claim this weekend and see how it goes.
Good luck! Sounds like you have realistic expectations which is half the battle.
Just remember if you do run into any issues reaching Washington ESD, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier is there as a backup option. Sometimes having that extra resource available gives you peace of mind even if you don't end up needing it.
Definitely keeping that in mind! Hopefully I won't need it but good to know it's there if something goes wrong.
I used Claimyr too when I had problems with my overpayment notice. Really helped to actually talk to a real person who could explain what was happening.
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One more tip - if they schedule a phone interview, make sure you answer when they call. They sometimes only try once and if you miss it, it can delay your case even more. Keep your phone nearby during business hours.
Definitely will do that. I've been keeping my phone on me at all times just in case.
This thread has been really helpful. I didn't realize employers contested claims so often. Makes me worried about my own situation since I was let go during 'restructuring' but it was pretty obvious they were getting rid of older employees.
Age discrimination layoffs are unfortunately common but as long as you weren't fired for cause, you should still qualify for unemployment benefits.
Good to know. I guess I'll find out if they try to contest my claim too.
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Just remember that even if you qualify for benefits, you still need to meet the ongoing requirements like job search activities and filing weekly claims. The work requirement is just the first hurdle.
Good point. I should probably research those requirements too once I figure out if I qualify.
Yeah, the ongoing requirements are a whole different set of rules. But first things first - see if you meet the initial work requirements.
Hope this thread helps clear things up for you! The quarterly earnings system takes some getting used to but it's not as complicated as it first seems.
It definitely helps! I feel like I understand the requirements much better now. Going to check my wage history and see if I qualify.
Good luck! Feel free to come back and let us know how it goes.
Andre Laurent
One last thing - people who lose jobs due to company closures or mass layoffs are definitely affected, and there might be additional resources available through WorkSource for job retraining and placement services.
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Oliver Schmidt
•I'll make sure to mention WorkSource to her too. Sounds like there are multiple support systems available.
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Zoe Papadopoulos
•WorkSource is great for job search assistance and they work closely with the UI system.
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Jamal Washington
Bottom line: if you worked for an employer, paid into the system through payroll taxes, and lost your job through no fault of your own, you're likely affected by unemployment benefits in a positive way. The system is designed to help people during transitions between jobs.
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Oliver Schmidt
•Perfect summary. I think my sister should definitely apply based on everything discussed here.
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Mei Wong
•Agreed. Better to apply and find out than to assume you don't qualify and miss out on benefits you earned.
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