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The key thing to remember is that most denials can be appealed if you disagree with Washington ESD's decision. You have 30 days from the date of the determination to file an appeal. Don't give up if you think the decision was wrong.
Is the appeal process difficult?
It can be, but it's worth it if you have a valid case. You'll need to present evidence and possibly attend a hearing. Having documentation helps a lot.
Thanks everyone for all this information! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much better prepared now to file my claim and know what to watch out for. Saving this for reference.
Good luck with your claim! Hope everything goes smoothly for you.
Yes, this has been super helpful! I feel like I understand the process much better now. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything.
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Just remember that even if your claim gets approved, it might take a few weeks for the first payment to come through. Plan accordingly and don't expect money immediately.
How long is typical for first payment after approval?
Usually 1-2 weeks after your first weekly claim certification is processed
One last thing - keep copies of everything. Your termination paperwork, any emails about the safety complaint, your unemployment application, everything. You never know what you might need later if there are complications.
Good advice, I'll make sure to save everything. This has been really helpful, thank you everyone!
You're welcome! Feel free to update us on how it goes. We're all rooting for you.
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Bottom line - you can definitely get unemployment with severance pay in Washington. The severance might affect the timing of when benefits start, but it won't disqualify you completely. Just be upfront about it when you file.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses. Feeling much more confident about filing my claim now.
One last tip - when you do your weekly claims, you'll need to report any severance payments in the week you actually receive them, not when you earned them. So if you get a lump sum in week 3 after filing, report it on that week's claim.
Good to know about the weekly reporting. I'll make sure to report it in the right week.
Exactly right. The timing of when you receive the payment is what matters for weekly claim reporting.
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For anyone still reading this - yes it's Wednesday, yes it's consistent, and yes you'll get used to the routine. Been on UI for 8 months now and Wednesday deposit is as reliable as clockwork.
8 months?? Hope your job search goes better soon
Thanks, the market is tough but I'm staying positive. At least the unemployment payments are reliable!
Update: Just wanted to thank everyone for the help! My payment showed up this morning (Wednesday) just like you all said it would. Feel much better knowing what to expect going forward.
welcome to the wednesday club! 🎉
Nice! Always good to hear success stories, makes the rest of us feel better about the system
Isabella Brown
One more thing - if you do manage to get connected with a Washington ESD agent, ask specifically about any state-funded programs you might qualify for. Sometimes there are programs that aren't well publicized.
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Freya Thomsen
•Good advice. I'll make a list of questions before I call.
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Sean O'Donnell
•That's exactly what I did when I used Claimyr to get through - had all my questions ready and the agent was super helpful.
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Maya Patel
Thanks everyone for all the info and advice. This thread gave me a much better idea of what to expect and what steps to take. Still scared but at least I have a plan now.
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Diego Rojas
•You got this. Take it one day at a time.
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Aiden Rodríguez
•Hope you find something soon!
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