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Also remember that temp work counts too! If you take temporary assignments, you need to report those earnings even if the assignment only lasts a few days.
Makes sense. Better to over-report than get in trouble later.
The bottom line is you can work part-time and still collect some unemployment benefits in Washington, but you have to report everything honestly. Once you're working full-time (usually 30+ hours) or earning more than your weekly benefit amount, that's when you stop filing claims.
This has been really helpful everyone! I feel much more confident about handling this transition now.
glad we could help! good luck with the job interviews
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Also make sure you answer all the weekly claim questions honestly. They ask if you worked, if you looked for work, if you were able and available, etc. Wrong answers can cause issues later.
What happens if you worked a few hours one week? Do you still get partial benefits?
Yes, you can work part-time and still collect partial benefits. Just report all your earnings honestly when you file your weekly claim.
Bottom line for OP - no waiting period in Washington, file your weekly claims every Sunday, and you should get paid within a few days if everything goes smoothly. The main delays come from claim processing or adjudication issues, not from any built-in waiting period.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about the process now.
Good luck! Hope your claim goes through quickly and smoothly.
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Just want to add that timing really matters here. If you wait too long to file, you might miss out on benefits entirely. There are deadlines for filing after you become unemployed.
What's the deadline? I've been unemployed for 4 weeks now but still getting severance.
You should file within a few weeks of your separation date. Four weeks might still be okay but don't wait any longer.
Final thought - even if this seems confusing now, just file the claim and start the process. Washington ESD can always adjust things later if there are issues, but you can't go back and file for weeks you missed.
That's reassuring. I think I'll file this week and figure out any complications as they come up.
Smart move. Better to be in the system and working through any issues than missing out on benefits altogether.
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this whole thread is making me anxious about my own benefits running out soon. guess we're all in the same boat
Unfortunately yeah. At least we can share information and support each other.
That's what these forums are for - helping each other navigate this mess.
Final thought - even if you can't get an extension, make sure you apply for any other benefits you might qualify for before your unemployment ends. The transition period is always rough.
Thanks everyone for all the advice and reality checks. Time to make some moves.
Good luck! Keep us posted on how it goes.
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Bottom line: plan for 26 weeks maximum, but hope you find something sooner. Keep good records, follow all the requirements, and don't wait until the last minute to start thinking about what's next if benefits run out.
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Chloe Delgado
This thread has been really helpful. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and advice!
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