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Just want to emphasize that you need to keep filing weekly claims for your entire benefit year, even if you find temporary work. You might need those benefits again if the temporary job doesn't work out.
No, if you get a full-time job you stop filing. But if it's just temp work or part-time, you might still qualify for partial benefits.
Right, and if the temp job ends, you can resume your regular weekly claims without having to reapply.
The weekly payment system in Washington is pretty straightforward once you understand it. File every week, report your earnings honestly, do your job search, and the money comes regularly. It's not complicated, just consistent.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful in understanding how the weekly payment system works.
Good luck with your job search! The weekly routine will become second nature soon.
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bottom line - its not welfare or charity. you paid for it, your employers paid for it, and you earned the right to collect it when you lost your job through no fault of your own. end of story.
Well put! That really sums it up perfectly.
exactly. its earned benefits not a handout
This whole thread has been super educational. Never really thought about the mechanics behind unemployment funding before but it makes total sense now. Thanks for asking the question OP!
You're welcome! I'm glad other people found it helpful too. Sometimes the obvious questions are the ones worth asking.
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One last tip - if you're having trouble with the SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account creation, that's separate from the Washington ESD website. Sometimes people get confused between the two.
Wait, so I need two different accounts?
You need a SAW account to access Washington ESD services. Think of SAW as the login system for all Washington state services, including unemployment benefits.
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Bottom line for the original poster - based on what you described (8 months full-time plus 6 months part-time), you should easily meet the earnings requirement. Being laid off rather than fired or quitting means you should qualify. Just file your claim online and let the system determine your eligibility officially.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck! Don't hesitate to ask more questions here if you run into issues during the application process.
Makayla Shoemaker
One more tip - keep copies of everything you submit. With multiple claims, it's easy to forget what documentation you provided for which claim if issues come up later.
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Ezra Bates
•Great advice! I'll make sure to keep digital copies of all my forms and documents.
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Christian Bierman
The bottom line is yes, you can absolutely file multiple unemployment claims with Washington ESD. Just make sure you meet the work and wage requirements for each new benefit year.
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Ezra Bates
•Perfect! Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about filing my second claim now.
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