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Military discharge status can affect eligibility for veterans. Dishonorable discharge can impact your ability to get unemployment benefits in some situations.
I thought veterans had special protections for unemployment benefits?
Veterans do have some special protections and programs, but discharge status can still be a factor in eligibility determinations. Check with Washington ESD about veteran-specific programs.
Labor disputes and strikes can disqualify you. If you're out of work due to a labor dispute at your workplace, you typically can't collect unemployment benefits.
What if the strike ends and you're not called back to work? Can you get benefits then?
Once the labor dispute is resolved, you might be able to qualify for benefits if you're not recalled to work. But during the actual dispute, you're generally not eligible.
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good luck with everything! filing for unemployment was scary for me too but the process isn't as bad as i thought it would be. just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements
Thank you! Feeling a bit more confident about the process now.
One last thing - if you have any issues with your claim or need to speak to someone at Washington ESD, don't waste time on hold. Services like Claimyr can get you connected much faster. The demo video they have really shows how much time it saves.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any problems. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
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One more thing about Claimyr - they were really helpful when I had questions about my benefit calculation that the automated system couldn't answer. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person who understands the system.
I might have to try that. I've been trying to call Washington ESD for two weeks about my benefit amount and keep getting hung up on.
That's exactly why I started using it. The regular phone system is basically useless during busy periods.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared now if I do end up having to file for unemployment. At least I have a rough idea of what to expect for the weekly amount and all the requirements.
Good luck! Hopefully you won't need to use any of this information, but it's good to be prepared.
File as soon as you're laid off if it happens. Don't wait because there's usually a one week waiting period before benefits start.
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Just want to add that even if you get disqualified initially, it's not necessarily permanent. If you can show that you've addressed whatever led to your termination, you might qualify for benefits from a future job. Don't let one bad experience define your whole unemployment experience.
That's good to know for the future. Hopefully it won't come to that but it's reassuring.
Right, and most disqualifications are temporary anyway. Usually just a few weeks penalty rather than a permanent ban.
Update us on how it goes! I'm sure others in similar situations would benefit from hearing about your experience with the process.
Will do! Starting my application now and I'll post an update once I hear back from them.
Yes please update! I'm in a similar situation and would love to know how it turns out.
Muhammad Hobbs
Check if you qualify for any other assistance programs while you're waiting for unemployment to process. Sometimes there are local resources for emergency rent assistance or food banks that can help bridge the gap.
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Alice Pierce
•That's a good idea. I'll look into local resources in case the unemployment process takes longer than expected.
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Muhammad Hobbs
•211 is a good resource to call for local assistance programs. They can connect you with various support services.
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Beth Ford
Update us on how it goes! This forum is helpful for people going through similar situations. Your experience could help someone else in the future.
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Alice Pierce
•Absolutely! I'll post an update once I hear back from Washington ESD. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and encouragement.
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Noland Curtis
•Good luck! Your situation sounds very similar to what I went through and I was approved, so I'm optimistic for you.
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