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Just want to add that the Washington ESD website has a severance calculator tool that can help you figure out exactly when your benefits would start. Might be worth checking out.
Oh that sounds helpful! Do you remember where on the site it is?
I think it's under the 'File a Claim' section, but the site layout changes sometimes. You might need to search for 'severance calculator'.
Bottom line - file now, be honest about the severance, keep up with weekly claims, and don't stress too much about it. The system handles this situation all the time.
Good luck! You've got this.
Feel free to come back if you run into any issues. This community is pretty good about helping each other out.
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I finally got through to an agent last week after trying for a month. She said the main delays are happening in the adjudication unit and they're working overtime to catch up. No promises on timeline but she said most claims from December should process by end of January.
That's somewhat hopeful. At least there's some kind of timeline now.
End of January would put you right at the 6-8 week range, which matches what I've been seeing lately.
just wanted to follow up - my claim finally got approved yesterday after 7 weeks of waiting! first payment should hit my account this week according to the agent. keep the faith everyone, it does eventually happen
yes, got credit for all 7 weeks i was waiting. definitely helped to keep filing every week even though nothing was happening
This is exactly why it's crucial to keep filing weekly claims during the wait. Great outcome!
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one more tip - if you get denied for any reason, don't give up! you can appeal the decision. a lot of people don't realize that and just accept the denial
good to know. hopefully won't need to appeal but thanks for the heads up
no problem. the appeal process isn't too complicated and sometimes they made mistakes on the initial decision
been reading this thread and just wanted to say that washington's UI system is actually pretty good compared to what my friends in other states deal with. the amounts are decent and the process isn't too terrible if you have all your paperwork ready
that's reassuring! i was worried it would be a nightmare to deal with
nah it's not that bad. just be patient with the phone system if you need to call them
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Final thought: even if Washington ESD initially denies your claim, you have appeal rights. Don't give up if the first decision goes against you. Many people win on appeal, especially for performance-related terminations.
Good to know there are options even if things don't go smoothly initially. Feeling much more confident about moving forward now.
Christian Burns
One more thing - make sure you understand your rights in the appeals process if it comes to that. You can present evidence and have witnesses testify at unemployment hearings.
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Alice Pierce
•Good to know. Hopefully it doesn't come to that, but it's nice to know I have options.
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Christian Burns
•The hearing process is actually pretty straightforward and less intimidating than it sounds. Focus on facts and documentation if you end up there.
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Sasha Reese
Bottom line: respond to Washington ESD promptly, provide all requested documentation, and don't take it personally if they approve benefits. The system errs on the side of helping unemployed workers.
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Alice Pierce
•That makes sense from a policy perspective, even if it's frustrating as an employer. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
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Sasha Reese
•You're welcome! This is all part of running a business. Just make sure to learn from it and improve your processes.
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