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Don't forget that you have a limited time to file your appeal - I think it's 30 days from the date of your determination letter. Don't wait too long to decide. Even if you're not sure about your chances, it's usually worth appealing if you think you had good cause to quit.
Good point about the deadline. My letter is dated last week so I still have time. I think I'm going to file the appeal and see what happens.
Smart choice. The worst they can do is uphold the original decision, but if you win you'll get backpay for all the weeks you were denied. That could be substantial money.
I used that Claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier when I needed help with my overpayment issue. It really does work for getting through to Washington ESD when you need to talk to an actual person about your case. Sometimes you just need clarification that you can't get from the website.
I might try that if I need more information for my appeal. The determination letter is pretty vague about exactly what they want to see as evidence.
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I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when I had questions about my termination benefits. Really did help me get through to an agent quickly instead of spending my whole day on hold.
That seems to be a popular recommendation. I might give it a try if I have trouble getting through to Washington ESD.
One thing to keep in mind - even if you get approved, there might be a waiting period before benefits start. Plan accordingly for your first few weeks.
How long is the typical waiting period for termination cases?
It varies, but usually 3-6 weeks for the investigation plus any standard waiting week. Could be longer if they need more information.
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Also worth mentioning - if you're on standby with your employer (like seasonal work), you might have different rules about benefit duration and job search requirements. Make sure you understand which type of unemployment claim you have.
Mine is regular unemployment since I was permanently laid off, not seasonal or standby.
Good clarification. Standby claims have their own set of rules and requirements that are quite different from regular UI claims.
Just to summarize for the original poster - you get 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits in Washington state. Your benefit year lasts 52 weeks from when it was established, giving you time to use those 26 weeks. Extended benefits may become available during high unemployment periods, but don't count on them. Keep filing weekly claims and meeting job search requirements throughout.
Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been really helpful in understanding how it all works.
Glad we could help clear things up. Washington ESD's website has good info too, but sometimes it's nice to hear from real people who've been through the process.
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One thing I learned is that temporary work through staffing agencies can be tricky to report correctly. Make sure you understand whether you're an employee or contractor because it affects how you report the income.
I hadn't thought about that distinction. The place I might work at uses a staffing agency.
Definitely clarify that before you start. It'll save you headaches later when filing weekly claims.
Bottom line: you can work while on unemployment but you have to report everything honestly and understand how it affects your benefits. The 1.5x your weekly benefit amount rule is key to remember.
Thanks everyone, this has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about taking those part-time hours now.
Good luck with the part-time work! Just stay on top of the reporting and you should be fine.
Mateo Rodriguez
Quick question - does it matter what type of job I had or why I was laid off when it comes to severance and unemployment? I was in management and got a pretty generous severance package.
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Emma Taylor
•The rules about severance affecting UI benefits are the same regardless of your job level or reason for separation (as long as you qualify for unemployment in the first place). The amount of severance might be different, but the calculation method is the same.
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Aisha Hussain
I wish someone had explained all this to me when I got laid off. I ended up not filing for unemployment for 6 weeks because I thought the severance made me ineligible. Lost out on benefits I could have received.
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Natasha Ivanova
•That's exactly what I was worried about! This thread convinced me to file right away and figure out the details as I go.
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GalacticGladiator
•It's crazy how little information employers give you about this stuff when they lay you off. They should be required to explain how severance affects unemployment benefits.
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