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Wait are holiday furloughs even eligible for unemployment? My company does this too but HR told us we shouldn't file because it's planned in advance or something. Now I'm confused if I've been missing out on benefits I could've claimed...
Your HR is incorrect. Temporary layoffs/furloughs absolutely qualify for unemployment in Washington, even if they're planned in advance. The determining factor is whether you're experiencing a reduction/loss of work and wages through no fault of your own - which a furlough definitely is. You should absolutely file when furloughed.
Update: I reopened my claim yesterday and selected "TEMPORARY LAYOFF" as everyone suggested. I made sure to enter my return-to-work date and answered "Yes" when asked if I'm returning to the same employer. The system accepted my application without any errors, so hopefully it goes through smoothly! I'll update again once I know if it gets approved or stuck in adjudication. Thanks everyone for your help!
nice! hope it goes thru quick for u. remember to still do ur job search stuff this week even tho ur going back soon!
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I had my claim go into adjudication last month over a similar issue (though mine was about unsuitable pay, not hours). The adjudication process took exactly 18 days from when they notified me until I got the decision. They ended up deciding in my favor because I had good documentation. Make sure you answer your phone during this time - they'll call from a blocked/private number for the fact-finding interview. Miss that call, and you could be automatically denied!
18 days isn't too bad I guess! I'll keep my phone with me at all times. Did they give you any advance notice of when they would call, or was it completely random?
They sent a letter through my eServices account about 4 days before the call, giving me a 4-hour window when they'd call. But I've heard from others that sometimes they just call with no warning. The adjudicator was actually really reasonable and just wanted to understand my situation. Don't be too nervous - just explain your situation clearly and have your documentation ready.
I got a call from them and missed it cuz it came from a blocked number! I always ignore those because of spam calls... wish they'd use a regular number that actually shows up as ESD 🙄
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Another important thing to remember is that if you're starting your job in 2 weeks, you should continue filing your weekly claims until you actually start working. You're still eligible for benefits during that waiting period as long as you're meeting all other requirements (available for work, conducting job search activities, etc.). Once you begin working, file that final claim reporting your employment as others have mentioned. This ensures you receive all benefits you're entitled to while properly closing out your claim.
That makes perfect sense, and I'll definitely keep filing until I actually start the job. One quick follow-up question - do I still need to do the job search activities for these last two weeks even though I already have a job lined up?
Yes, technically you need to continue your three job search activities each week until you actually start working. However, if you have a definite job offer with a confirmed start date, you can request to be placed on "standby" status for those final weeks, which would exempt you from job search requirements. You'd need to call ESD to request this, though, and for just two weeks it might be simpler to just do the job search activities.
Thanks for clarifying! Since it's just two weeks, I'll probably just continue with the job search activities. Trying to get on standby status seems like more hassle than it's worth for such a short time. I appreciate all the helpful advice from everyone!
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Just to clarify based on some misinformation in this thread: 401k withdrawals are typically only counted for the week they're received. However, if you're receiving systematic/periodic payments from your retirement account (like monthly distributions), those CAN affect multiple weeks. Based on your description, you took a one-time withdrawal, which should only affect the one week. If you're concerned, check your ESD account online - look at 'Payment History' and it should show if future payments are being held or if just the one week was affected. Also, be aware that taking 401k withdrawals while on unemployment can sometimes trigger additional verification requirements, so keep an eye on your ESD messages in case they request any documentation about the withdrawal.
This ⬆️ Exactly right. The confusion comes from people mixing up lump sum withdrawals vs recurring distributions. Big difference in how ESD treats them!
UPDATE: I just checked my ESD account and filed this week's claim (with no additional income to report) and it shows as 'processing' with the full benefit amount! Looks like it's just a one-week impact after all. Thanks everyone for your help and clearing this up for me. The stress was really getting to me!
Great news! Glad it worked out. For future reference, always remember that one-time payments (including 401k withdrawals, severance pay, vacation payouts, etc.) only affect the week they're received. ESD considers each week independently.
Eduardo Silva
UPDATE: I finally got an adjudicator call today! After 5.5 weeks, they scheduled a phone interview regarding my voluntary quit. The adjudicator was actually very understanding about my situation with my disabled son. She asked for documentation about his medical needs and my school schedule, which I had ready. She said she'd make a decision within 48 hours. I'm cautiously optimistic! Will update again when I get the final decision.
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Chloe Martin
•Fingers crossed for you! Sounds like it's going in the right direction. When I went through adjudication last year, getting the call was usually a good sign. Let us know what happens!
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Eduardo Silva
FINAL UPDATE: I was APPROVED! All those weeks of waiting and worrying and my claim was approved with backpay for the 6 weeks I've been filing. The determination letter specifically mentioned that caring for my disabled son qualified as good cause for leaving work, and my educational program was approved under CAT. I'm so relieved! For anyone else waiting - hang in there. The wait is horrible but there's light at the end of the tunnel.
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Astrid Bergström
•Congrats!!! So happy for you! This gives me hope for my claim 🙏
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