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Been through this twice in my career. Both times I filed for unemployment immediately and just reported severance on weekly claims. The process was smooth both times. Washington ESD is pretty experienced with this situation since it's common in corporate layoffs.
That's reassuring to hear. Did you have any issues with the transition from severance to receiving benefits?
No issues at all. The benefits started automatically the week after my severance ended. Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims during the severance period even though you're not getting paid.
One more thing - keep records of everything. Save copies of your severance agreement, pay stubs showing the severance payments, and any communication with Washington ESD. If there's ever an audit or overpayment investigation, you'll be glad you have documentation.
Great advice. I'll set up a folder for all the unemployment related documents. Thanks everyone for all the help!
You're welcome! Feel free to post again if you run into any issues during the process.
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Whatever you do, don't give up. I know it's frustrating but these disqualifications can often be overturned if you have good documentation and persistence. The appeal process works if you follow it correctly.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm going to file the appeal tomorrow and keep trying to reach someone who can explain the specific reason.
That's the right approach. Document everything and keep copies of all communications. You'll need a paper trail for the appeal hearing.
Just wanted to add that I used Claimyr recently when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my adjudication issue. Took about 2 hours but they got me connected to an agent who was able to explain exactly what was holding up my claim. Might be worth trying for your situation.
I keep hearing about this service. At this point I'm willing to try anything to get answers. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Same here - used it last month when my claim got stuck. The agent was able to clear up a misunderstanding about my job search activities in about 10 minutes once I finally got through.
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One more tip - if you're not sure about something, it's better to call and ask than to guess. Wrong information can delay your claim for weeks.
Thanks everyone for all the help! This is way less intimidating now that I understand the process.
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Final thought - when you do need to contact Washington ESD about your benefits or have questions about your specific situation, using Claimyr really does make a difference. I was able to get answers about my benefit calculation that I never could have figured out from the website alone.
Thanks for mentioning that service multiple times. I'm definitely going to try it instead of battling the phone system myself.
honestly anything that helps avoid the washington esd phone nightmare is worth trying
This thread has been incredibly helpful. Sounds like I should expect roughly $400-450 per week based on my current salary, plan for taxes, file immediately when laid off, and keep detailed job search records. Thanks everyone!
You've got a solid plan. Hope the layoff doesn't happen, but you're well-prepared if it does.
Best of luck! Having a plan definitely helps reduce the stress of unemployment.
Malik Jackson
Bottom line - you can definitely work part-time while collecting unemployment in Washington. Just be honest about your earnings, keep looking for full-time work, and you should be fine. Thousands of people do this successfully.
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Zoe Dimitriou
•Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about taking this part-time job now.
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Isabella Oliveira
•Good luck with the new job! Part-time work can be a great bridge while you're looking for something full-time.
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Ravi Patel
One last tip - if you're ever unsure about something with partial unemployment, it's better to call and ask than to guess wrong. I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it was way easier than trying to get through on my own. The agents are usually pretty helpful once you actually reach them.
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Zoe Dimitriou
•Definitely keeping that in mind! Better to get the right information upfront than deal with problems later.
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