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For what it's worth, I've heard that Washington ESD has been more strict about disqualifications lately. They're really cracking down on any kind of misconduct or voluntary quit situations. Just something to keep in mind for future reference.
Figures. They make it harder and harder to get help when you actually need it.
I think it's partly a response to all the fraud during the pandemic. They're being extra careful now.
Last thought - if you do end up requalifying and filing a new claim later, make sure you have all your employment documentation ready. They'll want to verify everything about your requalifying employment.
Good point. I'll make sure to keep careful records of everything once I start working again.
Pay stubs, tax forms, anything that shows when you worked and how much you earned. Better to have too much documentation than not enough.
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Make sure you understand the waiting week too. First week you file you don't get paid, so really you're looking at 25 weeks of actual payments if you use the full 26 weeks.
Wait, so the first week is unpaid? That's news to me.
Yep, it's called the waiting week. You file but don't get paid for that first week. It's just how the system works.
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For anyone who ends up needing to call Washington ESD about severance questions or other complicated situations, I really recommend checking out that Claimyr service. Getting through to an actual human who can explain your specific situation is so much better than trying to guess from the website.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any issues with my claim. Thanks for mentioning it!
Yeah I've heard good things about services like that. Sometimes you just need to talk to someone who can look at your actual account and explain what's happening.
One more question - if my severance is paid out over several months instead of one lump sum, does that change anything for Washington ESD?
The payment schedule doesn't matter - they still calculate it as total severance divided by the weeks it's meant to cover. Whether you get it all at once or spread out, the UI benefit offset calculation stays the same.
Perfect, that's what I was hoping. Thanks for clarifying!
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One more thing - if you have any issues or questions about your claim, try to get help early. Don't wait until week 20 to figure out problems. The Washington ESD phone lines are brutal but services like Claimyr can help you actually get through to talk to someone when you need it.
It's really bad. High call volume, system hangs up on you, hours on hold. Claimyr basically automates the calling process so you don't have to sit there hitting redial all day.
I was skeptical at first but after spending 6 hours one day trying to get through, I tried Claimyr and got connected the next morning. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to resolve issues.
Bottom line for OP: 26 weeks maximum, file immediately, keep detailed job search records, stay on top of your weekly claims, and get help early if issues come up. That's the formula for getting your full benefits without problems.
Good luck with your job search! The accounting market is pretty good right now so hopefully you won't need all 26 weeks.
Thanks! I'm optimistic but it's good to know what the safety net looks like.
Mia Alvarez
Bottom line - unemployment benefits and Social Security are completely separate. File for your UI benefits with confidence, and don't let this worry keep you from getting the help you need while you're looking for work.
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Oscar Murphy
•Thanks everyone for all the reassurance and information. I'm going to file my claim today!
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Carter Holmes
Had the same concern when I was 63 and got laid off. Talked to someone at Social Security directly and they confirmed zero interaction between the two programs. Your future SS benefits are safe!
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Oscar Murphy
•Perfect - that's exactly the confirmation I needed. Really appreciate everyone's help with this question.
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Nora Bennett
•Glad we could help clear this up for you. Good luck with your job search!
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