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Quick question - does anyone know if the 26 weeks includes holidays when ESD offices are closed? Like do those weeks still count against your total?
The 26 weeks is based on benefit weeks claimed, not calendar weeks. So if ESD processing is delayed due to holidays, it doesn't count against your total as long as you file your weekly claim on time.
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Best of luck with everything! Being laid off close to retirement is stressful, but at least you have options and some financial support while you figure things out.
Thank you! This thread has been really helpful. Feel much better about the whole situation now.
I went through something similar when I was laid off from Microsoft at 63. One thing I discovered that might help is that Washington state also has the SharedWork program - it's basically partial unemployment if you find part-time work. This could be perfect for your situation since you're planning to retire in a few years anyway. You can work reduced hours and still collect partial unemployment benefits to make up some of the difference. Might be worth looking into as an option between full unemployment and full-time work.
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One last tip - if you do get an extension approved, double check that your direct deposit info is still current. Sometimes there are delays if banking info has changed.
Good thinking! I'll make sure all my account details are up to date.
Yes, and make sure your address is current too for any notices they might send.
Just to add another perspective - I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago. The most important thing is to stay on top of your weekly claims and keep detailed records of everything. Even if you're not sure about extension eligibility, Washington ESD can sometimes backdate benefits if there were delays in processing. Also, don't forget that while you're waiting to hear about extensions, you can still apply for jobs through WorkSource and they have some good training programs that might help improve your prospects. The waiting is definitely the hardest part, but keeping all your documentation organized will help if you do qualify for any programs.
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Update on my situation - finally got through to Washington ESD and confirmed no extended benefits are available right now. But the agent helped me file a new claim based on my part-time work from earlier this year. Should know within a week if it's approved.
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I think I'm going to try that too. Thanks for the update!
I'm in a similar boat - my benefits are ending next month and I've been stressing about it. Based on what everyone's saying here, it sounds like I should focus on checking if I qualify for a new claim rather than waiting for extended benefits that probably won't be available. Did some freelance work earlier this year, so maybe that'll help. The Claimyr service keeps coming up in these discussions - might be worth trying since getting through to ESD normally seems impossible. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, it's really helpful to know I'm not alone in this situation.
Diego Chavez
Congratulations on your new job! I just went through this same process a few weeks ago. The key is to log into your SecureAccess Washington account and file one final weekly claim for the week you started work - but only claim benefits for the days BEFORE you began working. Make sure to answer "yes" when it asks if you returned to work and provide your start date. After that, don't file any more weekly claims and your claim will close automatically. I'd also recommend taking screenshots of your final submission for your records, just in case there are any questions later. The whole process was actually much easier than I expected!
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Jacinda Yu
•This is really helpful, thanks! I was worried about messing up the timing but your explanation makes it clear. Did you get any confirmation from Washington ESD that your claim was properly closed, or did you just stop receiving communications from them?
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StarSurfer
•@Diego Chavez This is exactly what I needed to hear! I was overthinking it but your step-by-step explanation makes it sound straightforward. Did you have any issues with the system recognizing your return to work date, or did it process everything smoothly once you submitted that final claim?
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NebulaNinja
I went through this exact same situation last year when I landed a new position! The process is actually pretty straightforward once you know what to do. Here's what worked for me: Log into your SecureAccess Washington account and file your final weekly claim for the week you started your new job. The key is to only claim unemployment benefits for the days BEFORE your first day of work. So if you started on a Wednesday, you'd claim Monday and Tuesday of that week. When you're filling out the weekly claim, there will be a question asking if you returned to work - make sure to answer yes and provide your actual start date. After you submit that final claim, you're done! Don't file any more weekly claims and your unemployment claim will automatically close. I also highly recommend taking screenshots of your final submission and keeping records of your start date, just in case there are any questions down the road. The whole thing took me maybe 10 minutes online, way easier than trying to call their busy phone lines. Good luck with the new job!
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