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Update us in a few weeks on how things go! Always interested to hear how people navigate this situation.
Will do. Thanks everyone for all the advice and suggestions. Gives me a lot to work with.
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I'm curious how this turns out. Please update us after your hearing if you can. These stories help other people going through the same thing.
I'll definitely post an update. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more prepared now.
Good luck with your hearing! It sounds like you have a solid case if you can document the hostile work environment and your attempts to resolve it. Stay calm and stick to the facts.
Thank you! I'm still nervous but feel much better about my chances after reading all these responses.
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Quick question - do bonuses count toward your wage calculation? I got a decent bonus last year and I'm wondering if that helps my benefit amount.
Yes, bonuses are included in your total wages for the quarters they were paid. Any compensation reported on your W-2 counts toward your benefit calculation.
Awesome, that should help boost my weekly amount then. Thanks for the info!
For what it's worth, I think Washington's unemployment benefits are pretty generous compared to other states. $999 max weekly is nothing to complain about, and even the average amounts seem decent for covering basic expenses while job hunting.
That's good perspective. I'm just trying to figure out my budget for the next few months while I look for work.
Yeah, it should definitely help cover rent and utilities while you're searching. Just don't get too comfortable - keep applying for jobs actively.
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One more thing - if you're thinking about going back to school or training, there are some programs that can extend your benefits or change your requirements. Worth looking into if you're considering a career change.
Interesting! I hadn't thought about training programs. Where would I find info about those?
WorkSourceWA has information about approved training programs. Some let you collect benefits while in training instead of doing job searches.
Summary for OP: 26 weeks maximum in Washington, file weekly claims on time, do 3 job search activities per week, report all income, and keep good records. You should be all set with 8 years of work history!
Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more prepared now.
This is exactly the kind of info I wish I'd had when I first filed. Great thread!
ShadowHunter
Also remember you have to do job search activities even while your claim is being processed, so start keeping track of where you apply from day one.
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ShadowHunter
•It's 3 job search activities per week in Washington. Can be applications, interviews, networking events, etc. Keep good records.
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Ava Thompson
•And register with WorkSourceWA if you haven't already. That's a requirement too.
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Diego Ramirez
Filed mine 3 days after being laid off and regretted waiting even that long. Every single person I talked to at Washington ESD said the same thing - file immediately. There's literally no downside to filing early.
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Dmitry Ivanov
•That seems to be the universal advice. Thanks everyone, really helpful thread!
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Diego Ramirez
•Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
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