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The system is designed to help people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, which includes most terminations for performance. Don't let your employer scare you into not filing - that's exactly what they want.
So true. My boss actually told me I 'probably wouldn't qualify' when they fired me. Total BS.
They say that hoping you won't file and cost them money on their unemployment insurance. File anyway!
One more tip - when you're filing your weekly claims, be completely honest about any work you do or money you earn. Even small amounts need to be reported. Washington ESD will find out eventually if you don't report it.
What if I do some freelance work while collecting? Do I need to report that too?
Yes, absolutely. Any income needs to be reported on your weekly claim. It might reduce your benefit amount but it won't disqualify you completely.
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Just wanted to add - keep copies of everything you submit to Washington ESD. Emails, documents, screenshots of your weekly claims, everything. You never know when you might need to reference something later.
That's smart. I'll start a folder for all my unemployment paperwork right away.
Definitely. It saved me when they questioned something about my claim months later and I had all the documentation to back up my responses.
Final thought - don't be afraid to ask questions if you're unsure about anything. It's better to ask and get it right than to guess and potentially mess up your claim.
Absolutely. This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel like I actually understand the process now.
That's what these forums are for! Good luck with everything.
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Friend of mine tried that claimyr thing and it actually worked. she was stuck in adjudication hell for 2 months and they got her through to someone who could actually look at her case. worth checking out if you get stuck
Several people have mentioned them now. I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into issues getting through to Washington ESD.
yeah seems like more people are finding out about it. beats sitting on hold for hours
Bottom line: file your claim, be honest about what happened, keep records of everything, and don't give up if they initially deny you. The appeals process exists for a reason and many people win on appeal even after being denied initially.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'm going to file my claim today and see what happens. Feeling much more confident about the process now.
Good luck! Remember that getting fired doesn't automatically disqualify you, especially if it was for performance reasons rather than misconduct.
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Going to echo what others said about keeping good records. Also screenshot your weekly claim confirmations - I've had the system glitch and lose my filed claims before.
Will do! Better safe than sorry with something this important.
Exactly. Technology fails sometimes and you want proof you did everything right.
Last thing - if you find work again quickly, you still need to report it properly when you file your weekly claims. Don't just stop filing without going through the proper process.
Good to know. Hopefully I'll find something soon but I'll make sure to report it correctly.
Right. They have specific procedures for when you return to work. Don't wing it or you might create problems for yourself.
Vera Visnjic
Just wanted to add that vacation payout is treated the same as severance usually. If you got both, report both but don't stress about it. Washington ESD handles this stuff all the time.
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Ben Cooper
•I did get vacation payout too, about $1,500. Good to know I should report that as well.
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Vera Visnjic
•Yep, report everything. They'd rather have complete information upfront than discover it later during an audit or something.
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Jake Sinclair
Last thought - if you end up needing to talk to Washington ESD about your severance and can't get through on the phone, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier actually works. I was skeptical at first but they got me through to an agent when I'd been trying for days on my own.
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Ben Cooper
•Good to have that as a backup option. Hopefully I won't need it but it's reassuring to know it exists.
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Jake Sinclair
•Exactly. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to get clarity on these things, and Claimyr makes that possible when the regular phone system fails you.
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