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Last piece of advice - if you do file for unemployment, be completely honest on your application. They verify everything anyway, and any discrepancies can cause major delays or even disqualification.
Definitely! I wouldn't want to mess anything up by not being truthful.
Exactly. It's better to be upfront about everything from the start than to have problems later.
You got this! 8 months of work history puts you in a good position. Try not to worry too much about something that might not even happen. And if it does, at least you know you'll have some income coming in while you look for your next job.
Thanks for all the encouragement everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful and reassuring.
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Whatever you do, don't lie on your application or weekly claims. Washington ESD audits these things and benefit fraud penalties are serious - they can make you pay back everything plus fines and interest.
Definitely planning to be completely honest. Not worth the risk of getting in legal trouble over.
Smart approach. I've seen people get caught years later when employers report wage discrepancies. The state has good record-keeping systems.
One last tip - set up direct deposit if possible. Paper checks take forever to arrive and can get lost in the mail. Electronic payments are much more reliable.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! This has been really helpful for understanding what to expect from the process.
Good luck with your claim! The process can be frustrating but most people eventually get their benefits sorted out.
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One last thing - keep copies of everything you submit to Washington ESD regarding your work. I save screenshots of my weekly claim submissions just in case there are ever any questions later.
Smart idea. I'll start doing that starting with my next claim.
Yes, documentation is key. You never know when you might need to reference something from months ago.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about handling this correctly now. I'll make sure to report everything honestly and keep good records. Really appreciate all the responses!
Happy to help! You'll do fine as long as you stay on top of the reporting.
And remember, if you ever need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD, Claimyr is there as an option. Much easier than the regular phone system.
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Bottom line for your dad: file for regular unemployment benefits through Washington ESD, meet all the job search requirements, and don't let anyone tell him he's too old to receive benefits. Age discrimination in unemployment is illegal.
Perfect summary! This thread has been really helpful for understanding his options.
Agreed. The system isn't perfect but the benefits are there for people who qualify, regardless of age.
One more thing - if your dad worked for a large company, they might have offered voluntary separation packages that could affect his unemployment eligibility. Make sure Washington ESD knows about any severance or separation agreements.
He didn't get any severance, just a layoff notice. But good point about making sure Washington ESD has all the details.
Yes, being completely honest about the separation circumstances is crucial for avoiding issues later.
Dylan Hughes
Been trying to reach Washington ESD for 2 weeks about my claim status. This phone system is impossible.
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Dylan Hughes
•How does that work exactly? Do they actually get you connected to a real person?
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Ethan Campbell
•Yeah, they handle all the calling and waiting, then connect you when they get an agent on the line. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.
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Mateo Gonzalez
Final update: My claim was approved and I got my first payment! The whole process took about 3 weeks from start to finish. Thanks everyone for the guidance.
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Nia Williams
•Congratulations! Remember to keep filing your weekly claims and doing your job searches.
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NightOwl42
•That's awesome! Gives me hope that mine will come through soon too.
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