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Hang in there OP. I know it's stressful but the appeal process does work when you have a legitimate case. Sounds like your employer made an error in how they reported your separation.
Thanks for the encouragement. Just trying to stay positive and keep all my documentation organized for when the hearing finally happens.
That's the right attitude. Having your paperwork ready and staying on top of your weekly claims puts you in the best position to win.
For what it's worth, voluntary quit disputes tend to move a bit faster than some other types of appeals because the facts are usually more straightforward. Still takes forever though.
That's somewhat reassuring. Hopefully I'll hear something in the next few weeks then.
Keep filing those weekly claims and document everything. You're doing everything right, just have to wait for the system to catch up unfortunately.
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Going back to the original economics question - most credible studies find that moderate minimum wage increases have minimal employment effects. The CBO estimated a $15 federal minimum wage would reduce employment by about 1.4 million jobs nationally, but also lift wages for 27 million workers. It's a complex tradeoff.
Thanks for the detailed economic perspective. It seems like the employment effects are relatively small compared to other factors.
Exactly. And Washington has implemented increases gradually which helps businesses adjust. The bigger challenge is supporting people who are unemployed for any reason.
UPDATE: My brother finally got through to Washington ESD using that Claimyr service someone mentioned. Turns out his claim was held up because of a simple address verification issue. Agent fixed it on the spot and his benefits started processing immediately. Would have saved weeks of stress if he'd tried this earlier.
Ok I'm definitely going to try this for my overpayment issue. Been waiting way too long for answers.
Thanks everyone for the help and discussion. Really appreciate the economic insights and practical solutions!
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update: I decided to try talking to HR first like someone suggested... we'll see how that goes
thanks, fingers crossed but not getting my hopes up too high
Make sure to document that conversation too, regardless of how it goes.
This is why I'm scared to ever quit a job even when it's awful. The uncertainty of whether you'll get benefits is terrifying.
Right? Like we're trapped even when employers treat us badly.
It's not perfect but there are protections for workers who quit for legitimate reasons. The key is knowing your rights and documenting everything properly.
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Just wanted to update - I filed my UI claim while receiving severance and it all worked out fine. The key was being honest about the severance amount on my weekly claims. Washington ESD adjusted my benefits accordingly and I didn't have any issues.
That's great to hear! I'm going to file mine this week. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice.
Glad it worked out for you! Honesty is definitely the best policy with these things.
Does anyone know if a lump sum severance is treated differently than severance paid out over time? My company is giving me the option to choose.
For UI purposes, Washington ESD will prorate it the same way regardless of how you receive it. The choice might affect your taxes though, so you might want to consult a tax professional about that aspect.
I took the lump sum and just had to report it spread over the weeks it was supposed to cover. Worked fine.
Giovanni Rossi
Just remember that your benefit amount is calculated when you first file, but it can be adjusted if Washington ESD gets updated wage information from your employers. So don't panic if the initial amount seems wrong.
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Anastasia Sokolov
•How long do employers have to report wage information to Washington ESD?
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Giovanni Rossi
•Employers report quarterly, so there can be delays. If you filed right after a quarter ended, it might take a few weeks for all your wages to be in the system.
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Fatima Al-Mansour
The bottom line is that Washington unemployment benefits replace roughly 40-50% of your previous income for most people. It's not going to be as much as you made working, but it's designed to help you get by while job searching.
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Anastasia Sokolov
•Thanks everyone for all the info! This has been super helpful in understanding how the benefit calculation works.
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Fatima Al-Mansour
•Good luck with your job search! Remember to keep filing your weekly claims and documenting your work search activities.
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