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Final update: Got my determination letter and was approved! Apparently working for multiple districts as a sub with no written agreements helped my case. Thanks everyone for the advice.
That's great news! Maybe I should have appealed my denial after all.
Awesome! Glad it worked out. If you have any issues with your weekly claims or need to contact Washington ESD again, you know where to find help with Claimyr.
Congrats Jackson! Your success story gives me hope. I'm in a similar situation as a substitute teacher working across multiple districts with no formal contracts for next year. Planning to apply for benefits and use your case as guidance. It's really helpful to see that Washington ESD does approve these claims when the circumstances are right - just need to document everything clearly and show there's no reasonable assurance of returning to work.
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One last thing - if you're worried about calling Washington ESD for any reason, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much time and stress when I needed to get my claim issues resolved.
Good to know there are options if I run into problems. Hopefully I won't need any of this advice though!
I just went through this exact situation last month - was making $620/week and got laid off from my retail job. My weekly unemployment benefit ended up being $387, which was pretty close to what others have estimated here. The whole process took about 4 weeks from filing to getting my first payment, but that included a brief hold while they verified my employment history. One tip I'd add is to make sure you file your initial claim on a Sunday if possible - I heard from a Washington ESD rep that Sunday filings tend to process faster since there's less system traffic. Also, definitely set up direct deposit right away like others mentioned. The paper checks really do take forever!
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Great to see a success story! This thread will hopefully help others who find themselves in the same frustrating situation with Washington ESD delays.
Definitely. The whole experience was way more stressful than it needed to be, but at least it's resolved now.
So glad to see this got resolved! Your experience really shows how broken the system is - you had to pay a third party service just to get basic information about your own benefits. But at least now others going through the same thing know there are options beyond endlessly trying to call Washington ESD. Thanks for following up with the outcome, that's really helpful for people who might be reading this later.
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I feel for you but remember unemployment is temporary. Focus your energy on job searching rather than complaining about the benefit amount. The sooner you find work, the sooner this won't be an issue.
Easy for you to say. Some of us have been looking for months and the job market is terrible right now.
Job searching costs money too - gas for interviews, professional clothes, etc. Hard to do that effectively when benefits barely cover basic living expenses.
If your previous employer contested your claim or there are any issues with your eligibility, that could affect your benefit amount too. Make sure there aren't any outstanding issues on your account that need to be resolved.
You should be able to see any notices or correspondence in your online account. If there's nothing there and you're still concerned, you'd need to call Washington ESD directly.
Good luck with that. I've been trying to reach them for three weeks about my adjudication. Might have to try that Claimyr service people keep mentioning.
Levi Parker
Good luck OP! The severance situation is confusing but you'll get through it. Just remember that thousands of people deal with this same issue - you're not alone in figuring it out.
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Sophie Footman
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice. I'm going to file my claim this week and report everything honestly.
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Derek Olson
Just wanted to add something important that hasn't been mentioned yet - when you report your severance to Washington ESD, make sure you have all the documentation ready. They'll likely ask for your separation notice, severance agreement, and details about exactly what the payment covers. Having everything organized upfront will help speed up the adjudication process. Also, if your severance includes any stock options or deferred compensation, those might be treated differently, so mention those too if applicable.
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