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Just remember that if Washington ESD denies your claim for any reason, you have the right to appeal. Don't give up if the initial decision isn't in your favor.
How long do you have to file an appeal?
You have 30 days from the date of the determination letter to file an appeal. Don't wait until the last minute.
One more tip - if you do any part-time or gig work while collecting unemployment, make sure you report it on your weekly claim. Washington ESD can reduce your benefits but you won't lose them entirely if you're honest about the income.
That's good to know. I might pick up some freelance work if my claim gets approved.
Just remember that you still need to be actively searching for full-time work even if you're doing some part-time work on the side.
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One more thing - if you need to speak with Washington ESD about any of these issues, definitely try Claimyr. I've recommended it to several friends and they've all had success getting through to agents quickly. Way better than the endless busy signals.
I'm going to check out that video demo. Getting through to Washington ESD is such a nightmare.
The demo really shows you how simple it is. Wish I had found it sooner - would have saved me so much frustration.
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Seriously though, bookmark that Claimyr site. I wish I had known about it from the beginning instead of wasting so much time on hold with Washington ESD.
I just checked out their demo video and that actually looks pretty useful for when you need to talk to someone.
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One more thing - if you do get approved, make sure you understand when your benefits start. There's usually a waiting week, and if you had any severance pay or vacation payout, that might affect when your benefits begin. Plan your finances accordingly.
I did get a small severance package. Will that delay my benefits even if I'm approved?
It might depending on how much and how Washington ESD categorizes it. They'll ask about any payments you received when you file your claim.
Bottom line: apply now, be honest, keep records of everything, and don't let anyone tell you that being fired automatically disqualifies you. Performance-related terminations are approved for benefits all the time in Washington state.
Good luck! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
Keep us posted on how it goes. Your experience might help someone else in a similar situation.
Layla Mendes
This thread has been really helpful. I'm in a somewhat similar situation and wasn't sure about the timing. Sounds like the consensus is to wait until medically cleared, then file immediately with proper documentation.
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Luca Esposito
•Yes, that seems to be the safest approach based on everyone's advice here.
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Nia Thompson
•That's the right takeaway. Better to wait and file correctly than rush and create problems later.
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Lucas Notre-Dame
One last thought - keep records of when your employer notified you about the position elimination. Washington ESD might ask about the timeline of events when you file your claim.
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Luca Esposito
•Good point. I have the email they sent me, so I'll make sure to keep that handy.
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Lucas Notre-Dame
•Perfect. Having that documentation will help establish the reason for your unemployment.
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