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One last thing - keep all your termination paperwork safe. If your employer gave you any written reason for the firing, that will be important evidence. Also check if you're eligible for any final paycheck or vacation payout.
Update us when you hear back from Washington ESD! I'm rooting for you and hope they approve your claim quickly. You deserve benefits after what you went through.
The unemployment data is interesting from a policy perspective too. When rates are that low, it creates upward pressure on wages as employers compete for workers.
Remember that even if your severance affects your first few weeks of benefits, you can still file your weekly claims. This keeps your claim active and ensures you don't have gaps in coverage once the severance period ends.
Final thought for the OP - don't let your former employer's HR department discourage you from filing. They may not understand Washington ESD rules fully. You have the right to file for unemployment benefits, and Washington ESD will make the determination based on their guidelines, not your employer's interpretation.
For anyone still reading this thread, remember that your job search requirements don't change just because you're working part-time. You still need to be actively looking for full-time work and logging those activities in WorkSourceWA.
Has anyone had success using Claimyr to get specific answers about working while on unemployment? I'm still confused about some of the calculation details and might need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
Nia Johnson
Just wanted to add that if you're getting severance pay, that might affect when your unemployment benefits start. Washington ESD considers severance as wages so there could be a delay. Something to keep in mind when planning your finances.
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Nia Johnson
•It usually just delays when your benefits start, not the whole claim. But you should definitely mention it when you file so they can calculate everything correctly.
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Natasha Volkov
•This is exactly the kind of situation where calling Washington ESD directly helps. If you use something like Claimyr to get through, they can explain how your severance affects your claim timeline.
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CyberNinja
The whole system is pretty straightforward once you get started. Just make sure you do your weekly claims every week even if you're still in the waiting period or dealing with severance issues. Missing weekly claims can mess up your whole claim.
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Paolo Romano
•Got it - consistency is key. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This thread has been super informative.
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