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Anyone know if there's a maximum amount of severance that affects unemployment? Like if someone got a huge severance package, would they have to wait years before collecting benefits?
I believe Washington ESD has some limits on how long severance can delay benefits, but I'm not sure of the exact details. That would be a good question for an actual Washington ESD representative.
Makes sense, probably depends on individual circumstances too.
This thread has been really helpful! I was worried I couldn't file for unemployment at all with my severance package. Sounds like the key is just being upfront about everything and reporting it correctly.
Agreed! I feel much more confident about filing now. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and knowledge.
Yes, transparency is definitely the way to go with Washington ESD. They have access to wage records anyway, so it's better to be honest upfront than deal with overpayment issues later.
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just wanted to add that if you're worried about money, you should also look into other assistance programs. unemployment might not cover everything but there are food programs and utility assistance available too
Thanks, that's actually really helpful. I hadn't thought about other programs.
211 is a good resource for finding local assistance programs if you need help beyond unemployment benefits.
I used Claimyr when I had questions about my benefit amount and it was super helpful. Way better than trying to navigate the Washington ESD phone system on my own. Definitely worth checking out if you need to talk to someone there.
Multiple people have mentioned this service. I might try it if I can't get answers online.
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One more thing - if you win your appeal, make sure Washington ESD processes your backpay correctly. Sometimes they mess up the calculation or don't include all the weeks you should get paid for. Double-check their math!
Yeah they screwed up my backpay calculation and I had to call them like 5 times to get it fixed.
That's another situation where Claimyr helped me get through to actually talk to someone about payment issues.
Update us on how your appeal goes! A lot of people are in similar situations and it helps to hear success stories. You've got a strong case from what you've described.
I will definitely update once I hear back. Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement!
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Sebastian Scott
At least you got your claim filed now though. Make sure you're doing your weekly claims on time and meeting all the job search requirements. Don't let any more weeks slip by without getting paid.
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Aiden Rodríguez
•Yeah, I'm being super careful about the weekly claims now. Not making any more timing mistakes.
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Emily Sanjay
•Good call. The weekly filing deadline is really strict too - if you miss it, that week is just gone.
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Jordan Walker
Just went through something similar and used Claimyr to get clarification from Washington ESD. Turns out there really aren't exceptions for regular circumstances like job hunting delays. The agent I talked to was sympathetic but said the rules are pretty firm on this. Still worth calling though to make sure your current claim is set up correctly.
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Aiden Rodríguez
•Thanks for confirming that. At least now I know for sure instead of wondering if there's some loophole I'm missing.
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Natalie Adams
•Yeah, sometimes it's better to just get the definitive answer even if it's not what you want to hear.
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