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also consider whether you might qualify for vocational rehabilitation services. they sometimes work with unemployment to help people transition to new careers
I hadn't thought about that. Where would I apply for vocational rehabilitation?
Washington state has DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation). They help people with disabilities find employment or get retrained.
Bottom line - if you can work in some capacity, you should be able to get unemployment benefits. Just be prepared to explain your situation clearly and consistently.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much more confident about moving forward with my claim now.
Good luck! Remember to keep detailed records of everything and don't hesitate to ask for clarification if you're unsure about anything.
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I wish Washington ESD made this information clearer on their website. I had to dig through multiple pages to find concrete info about the 26-week limit. New claimants shouldn't have to guess about something this basic.
At least now with services like Claimyr (someone shared the link earlier), you don't have to waste days trying to get through to ask basic questions. But yeah, the info should be more accessible.
I'll have to check out that service. Anything is better than the current system.
Quick tip for anyone tracking their weeks: your weekly claim confirmation emails show how many weeks you've claimed. Don't rely on the online account display - it sometimes lags behind.
Thanks for that tip! I noticed my account was showing weird numbers and couldn't figure out why.
Yeah, the online system has glitches. The email confirmations are usually more reliable for tracking.
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Bottom line: you need work history in at least 2 quarters of your base period, meet either the 680 hour requirement OR $1,000 minimum earnings, and have total wages that are 1.25x your highest quarter. If you meet all that, you're probably eligible.
This is the clearest explanation I've seen. Thanks for breaking it down simply!
agreed, this thread has been really helpful for understanding the requirements
One last tip - keep good records of your employment dates and wages. Washington ESD sometimes has incomplete or incorrect wage records, and you might need to provide paystubs or other documentation to prove your work history.
Great advice. I'll start keeping better track of my employment records just in case.
Yes, always keep your final paystubs and any separation paperwork. You never know when you'll need them for a UI claim.
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The important thing is getting your claim filed quickly. Even if the severance affects some weeks, you want to get your claim date established as soon as possible after job loss.
Makes sense! I'll file this week and deal with the severance reporting as I go.
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Last thing - make sure you're in a quiet place for the phone hearing with good reception. Nothing worse than technical difficulties during something this important. Test your phone beforehand and have a backup plan.
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Oliver Zimmermann
•Definitely will make sure I'm somewhere with good cell service. Thanks for thinking of that detail!
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Oliver Zimmermann
•I'll keep that in mind if I need to contact them after my hearing. Appreciate all the helpful resources people have shared here!
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