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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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Also don't forget that if you worked for multiple employers during your base period, Washington ESD will combine all those wages to calculate your benefit. So gather information from all your jobs during that timeframe.
Fortunately I was with the same company for the whole base period, so that should simplify things.
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For those doing gig work or freelancing while on unemployment, make sure those job search efforts get documented too. Contacting potential clients or platforms counts as work search activities.
You can do some work while on unemployment, but you have to report the earnings and it may affect your benefit amount. Check with Washington ESD about the rules.
Yeah, there are specific rules about working while on unemployment. Definitely something to clarify with an agent if you're unsure.
Final tip from someone who's been through this process: when in doubt, over-document rather than under-document. Washington ESD would rather see too much information than too little when they're reviewing your work search efforts.
This thread has been super helpful. Going to start being way more organized about my documentation.
Same here. Really glad I found this discussion before I potentially messed up my work search requirements.
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Just want to add that if you're union, check with your rep too. Sometimes there are additional protections or benefits available during layoffs.
Not union but good advice for others reading this.
Yeah union members sometimes get supplemental unemployment benefits that extend beyond regular UI.
Bottom line - with 14 months of work history you should be fine to qualify. The bigger issue will be making sure you file correctly and navigate the weekly claims process smoothly.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. Feel much more prepared now if layoffs do happen.
Good luck! Hopefully you won't need any of this information but it's smart to be prepared.
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Bottom line: you CAN get unemployment after quitting if you have good cause. Just be prepared for extra scrutiny and make sure you have solid documentation. Don't let anyone tell you that quitting automatically disqualifies you - that's not true in Washington state.
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Connor Murphy
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
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NebulaNova
•Good luck with your claim! Hope it works out for you.
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Mateo Hernandez
One more thing - if you do get approved, your benefits might be reduced for the first few weeks as a 'penalty' for quitting. It's not much but something to be aware of.
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Connor Murphy
•Really? I hadn't heard about that. How much of a reduction are we talking about?
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Yara Haddad
•Actually, that's not accurate for Washington state. If you quit for good cause, there's no penalty reduction. You might be thinking of other states or different types of separations.
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