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Seasonal workers face special challenges. If your work is seasonal and you knew it was temporary, Washington ESD might deny your claim during the off-season. You have to show you're actively looking for non-seasonal work.
What about teachers during summer break? I heard they can't collect unemployment.
Teachers and other school employees usually can't collect during summer break if they have reasonable assurance of returning to work in the fall. It's one of those specific exclusions in the law.
Here's the bottom line - Washington ESD looks at why you lost your job, whether you meet the financial requirements, and whether you're able and available for work. Most denials fall into one of those categories. If you're unsure about your situation, it's usually worth applying anyway because the worst they can do is say no.
Thanks everyone, this has been really helpful. I think I understand the main risks now. Sounds like I should probably apply and see what happens.
Good luck! Make sure to be completely honest on your application and keep good records of your job search. If you do get denied, remember you can appeal within 30 days.
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For what it's worth, I've helped several friends navigate the Washington ESD system and the timing has been all over the place lately. Some get paid in 2 weeks, others wait over a month. But everyone eventually gets their benefits if they're eligible.
That's good to know. I'll just keep being patient and filing my weekly claims.
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One more thing - if your employer contests your unemployment claim because of the severance, don't panic. That's what the appeals process is for and you have rights as a laid-off employee.
Why would they contest it if they laid me off and gave me severance?
Some companies try to argue that severance disqualifies you from benefits entirely, but that's not how Washington law works. You just have to wait for the severance period to end.
Bottom line from everything I've read here: File your claim immediately, report the severance honestly, and expect to wait for benefits until the severance period ends. Seems pretty straightforward once you know the rules.
That's exactly the summary I needed. Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm filing tomorrow morning.
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For anyone still struggling to get answers from Washington ESD - I used Claimyr a few months ago when my mental health was really suffering from not knowing what was happening with my claim. The service got me through to someone who could actually explain the adjudication process and give me a timeline. Sometimes just having information helps even if you can't speed up the process.
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Julia Hall
•I might have to try that. The not knowing is definitely making my anxiety worse than just about anything else.
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Emma Morales
•Same experience here. Once I understood what was happening with my claim the mental health impact was more manageable even though I still had to wait.
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Katherine Hunter
Just wanted to say this thread makes me feel less alone. Unemployment really does affect mental health in ways people don't talk about enough.
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Julia Hall
•Thanks for saying that. It helps to know other people understand what this is like.
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Lucas Parker
•We should normalize talking about the mental health impacts of unemployment. It's not just about finding another job.
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