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This thread has been super helpful! I'm in a similar situation and was terrified I wouldn't qualify for benefits after being terminated. Feeling much more confident about filing now.
That's what this community is for! Don't let fear keep you from applying for benefits you might be entitled to.
Agreed! Everyone here has been so supportive and informative. Really glad I asked this question.
Final update: Got approved for unemployment benefits! The whole adjudication process took about 4 weeks but they determined that my termination didn't constitute misconduct. Thank you everyone for encouraging me to apply and not give up. For anyone in a similar situation - definitely file your claim even if you were fired. You might be surprised by the outcome!
Awesome news! The system actually worked like it's supposed to in your case.
Welcome to the approved club! Hope your job search goes well and you find something even better than your last position.
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The whole process would be so much easier if Washington ESD just had decent phone support. But since they don't, services like Claimyr have become pretty essential for anyone who runs into problems. Check out their demo video if you want to see how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ
I've heard good things about that service from other people too, seems legit
Yeah it's basically become necessary because Washington ESD's phone system is so broken
Hope your claim goes smoothly OP! Most people don't have major issues if it's a straightforward layoff situation. Just be prepared to be patient with the Washington ESD system - it's slow but it works eventually.
Thanks! I'm going to file today and hopefully everything goes smoothly
You got this! Just take it one step at a time and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it
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I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked great. Was able to talk to someone at Washington ESD in about 12 minutes when I had questions about whether I filed too early (spoiler alert: you can't file too early, only too late). Definitely recommend if you need to talk to someone quickly.
Good to hear another positive experience with that. Might try it myself if I run into issues.
Bottom line from someone who's been through this multiple times unfortunately - file the day after your last day of work. Period. End of story. Don't listen to anyone who tells you to wait. You'll thank yourself later.
Crystal clear advice. Thanks to everyone who responded - I'm definitely glad I asked and even more glad I already filed!
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Just wanted to add that the benefit amount is based on your gross wages, not your take-home pay. So don't use your net pay when trying to estimate your benefits.
That makes sense. I was wondering if I should use my salary before or after taxes and deductions.
Definitely use your gross pay. Washington ESD looks at what your employer reported to them, which is your gross wages.
One more thing - make sure you're available for work and actively seeking employment. If Washington ESD thinks you're not genuinely looking for work, they can deny your benefits.
There are some programs that allow you to collect unemployment while in approved training programs, but you'd need to get approval from Washington ESD first.
The Training Benefits program is what you're thinking of. But you have to get approved before you start school, not after.
Ryan Young
Seasonal workers sometimes have issues too. If you work the same seasonal job every year, Washington ESD might determine you have reasonable assurance of returning to work, which can affect your eligibility during the off-season.
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Sophia Clark
•That happened to my friend who works at a ski resort. They couldn't get unemployment in the summer because they had 'reasonable assurance' of returning in winter.
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Katherine Harris
•School employees face similar issues with reasonable assurance between school years.
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Madison Allen
The bottom line is that eligibility rules are complex and sometimes your situation might not fit neatly into the standard categories. When in doubt, it's better to file and let Washington ESD make the determination rather than assuming you don't qualify.
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Joshua Wood
•Exactly. And if you're denied, you can always appeal if you think the decision was wrong.
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Justin Evans
•Just make sure to file as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. There can be delays in processing, and benefits are typically only backdated to when you first filed.
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