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Good luck with your claim! This thread convinced me to file too. At our age we need all the help we can get, and it sounds like getting both benefits is completely legal and legitimate.
Thanks! I'm feeling much more confident about filing now. This community is so helpful.
Final thought - if you run into any roadblocks with Washington ESD, don't give up. Sometimes you need to talk to a real person to sort things out. That's where services like Claimyr really shine - they get you connected to someone who can actually help rather than getting stuck in phone trees.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Hopefully the filing process goes smoothly but good to know there are options if I hit snags.
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One last thing I'll add - if you worked for multiple employers during your base period, make sure Washington ESD has wage information from all of them. Sometimes there are delays in reporting that can affect your benefit calculation.
I only had the one part-time job, so hopefully that won't be an issue for me.
That actually makes it simpler. Single employer claims usually process faster.
Just wanted to follow up on the Claimyr service I mentioned earlier - definitely recommend it if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your eligibility or any other questions. Way better than trying to get through on your own.
I might try that if I run into any issues with my application. Thanks for the suggestion!
I used them too recently. Really does work like they say it does.
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thanks for all this info everyone, sounds like I need to be really careful about documenting everything if I file
Exactly right. Keep records of everything - job applications, work search activities, any communications with Washington ESD.
Yeah this thread has been super helpful. I feel more confident about filing now that I know what to watch out for.
One more thing - if you do get disqualified, don't give up. The appeal process exists for a reason and a lot of initial decisions get overturned.
30 days from the date on the determination letter. Don't wait because they're strict about deadlines.
And if you need help understanding the determination or appeal process, definitely worth getting in touch with an ESD agent through whatever means necessary.
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Does anyone know if the partial benefit calculation changes if you have multiple part-time jobs? I'm thinking about picking up a second gig on weekends.
Thanks! So if I made $360 from job 1 and $200 from job 2, they'd subtract 25% of $560 total, not calculate each job separately.
Exactly right. Just make sure to report earnings from both jobs when you file your weekly claim.
This thread has been super helpful! I was so confused about partial benefits but now I understand how it works. Going to keep filing my weekly claims and see how it goes with my new part-time schedule.
Same here! Thanks everyone for explaining everything so clearly. I feel much better about my situation now.
Emma Swift
Just want to say hang in there everyone waiting for approval. I know it's stressful but most claims do get approved eventually. The waiting is the worst part but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
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Madeline Blaze
•Thanks, I needed to hear that today. This whole process is so nerve-wracking when you're already dealing with job loss.
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Max Knight
Final thought for the OP - if you hit the 3 week mark with no updates and no requests for additional information, that's when I'd definitely recommend calling to check on status. Don't just assume no news is good news.
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Madeline Blaze
•Good to know! I'm at 10 days now so I'll give it another week before I start panicking.
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Max Knight
•Exactly. Two weeks is normal, three weeks warrants a phone call to check what's happening.
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