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One last thought - even if you represent yourself, consider paying for an hour consultation with an unemployment lawyer just to review your evidence and strategy. Could be worth the cost for the peace of mind.
Good luck with whatever you decide! Sounds like you have a solid case either way. Just remember to stay organized and stick to the facts during the hearing.
Thank you everyone for all the advice! I feel much more prepared now to make this decision.
You've got this. The most important thing is that you're taking it seriously and preparing properly.
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The bottom line is don't let the length of time at your current job discourage you from applying if you become unemployed. Your previous work history is what really matters for eligibility in Washington.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more informed about how this works now.
Glad we could help! Hopefully you won't need to use this information, but it's good to know just in case.
Just to summarize for anyone else reading this: Washington ESD doesn't require any minimum employment period at your current job. They look at your wages over the past 4-5 quarters from ALL qualifying employers to determine monetary eligibility.
Perfect summary! That's the key point that seems to confuse a lot of people.
Yep, it's about total wages earned, not length of employment at any single job.
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One more resource - if you need help with the appeal process down the road, legal aid organizations in Washington sometimes help with unemployment cases. Just another option to keep in mind.
Thank you! Hopefully it won't come to that but good to know there are additional resources available.
For anyone else reading this who got fired - don't let it stop you from applying. The worst they can say is no, and you might be surprised by the outcome. I thought for sure I'd be denied but ended up getting approved.
Exactly! There's no penalty for applying and being denied, so might as well try.
Plus the application process itself helps you understand your rights and the system better.
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One last tip - make sure you understand the difference between being laid off and being fired. If you were terminated for cause, your claim might be denied initially and you'll have to appeal. But if you were laid off due to lack of work, your claim should be approved as long as you meet the other requirements.
I was definitely laid off, not fired. The whole plant is shutting down so it's not about my performance or anything like that.
Perfect, that should make your claim pretty straightforward then. Plant closures are usually the easiest type of unemployment claim to get approved.
CyberSamurai
Also keep in mind that if you do any freelance or gig work while collecting unemployment, you need to report those earnings on your weekly claims. Even if it's just a one-time job, report it honestly.
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Emma Anderson
•What if I forget to report something small?
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CyberSamurai
•You can usually correct it on your next weekly claim, but it's better to be accurate from the start to avoid complications.
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Zoe Alexopoulos
The job search requirement is 3 contacts per week but they want quality over quantity. Applying to jobs you're actually qualified for looks better than just submitting random applications to meet the number.
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Emma Anderson
•Do they actually check up on the job search activities you log?
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Zoe Alexopoulos
•They can audit your job search log at any time, so keep detailed records and be honest about your activities.
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