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Remember that if you do any part-time work while collecting unemployment, you MUST report it on your weekly claim. Even just a few hours can affect your payment.
That counts as work too. Report all income, even gig work. They'll reduce your weekly benefit accordingly but you won't get in trouble for fraud.
This is super important. Unreported income is one of the main reasons people get overpayment notices later.
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who helped explain this process. I filed my claim yesterday and it went much smoother than I expected. Keeping my fingers crossed that it gets approved quickly!
This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck everyone! And remember Claimyr is there if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
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One thing to watch out for - if your claim goes to adjudication, they might ask detailed questions about your medical condition and work capacity. Be prepared to explain how you can meet job requirements with or without accommodations.
Good point. I should probably write down some key points about how I manage my condition at work so I'm prepared if they ask.
That's smart preparation. Having clear examples of your work capabilities will strengthen your case.
Bottom line: diabetes doesn't disqualify you from unemployment as long as you're able and available for work. Your termination circumstances might be reviewed, but medical documentation should support your case. Don't let the condition itself worry you about eligibility.
Good luck with everything! Sounds like you have a solid case.
I really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their experiences and advice. This community is incredibly helpful!
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just want to say thanks to whoever mentioned claimyr earlier. finally got through to esd and found out i had a job search requirement issue that was holding up my claim. would have never known without talking to an actual person
Glad it helped! It's frustrating that we need a third-party service just to contact our own state agency, but at least there's a solution that works.
So if I understand correctly, we're basically at the mercy of economic conditions for extended benefits? That seems backward - shouldn't extended benefits be MORE available when the economy is bad, not less?
Extended benefits ARE more available when the economy is bad - that's exactly when unemployment rates are high enough to trigger them. The current relatively low unemployment rate is why EB isn't available right now.
Oh that makes more sense. I had it backwards in my head. So if unemployment gets worse, more people would qualify for extended benefits.
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Bottom line for the original poster - you'll likely get close to the full 26 weeks if you worked steadily for 8 years. Make sure to file your weekly claims on time and keep up with your job search requirements. The benefits should give you a good cushion while you look for your next position.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
Good luck with your job search! With 8 years of experience in manufacturing, you should have good prospects.
One last tip - if you do need to contact Washington ESD and can't get through on your own, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me weeks of frustration trying to get answers about my claim duration and weekly benefit amount.
I might have to try that. I've been calling Washington ESD every day for two weeks with no luck.
Definitely worth trying if you're stuck. It's much easier than the endless busy signals and dropped calls.
Zoe Stavros
Honestly, sometimes getting fired from a toxic situation is the push you need to find something better. Try to see it as an opportunity rather than just a setback if it happens.
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Yara Khoury
•I'm trying to keep that perspective. This job has been making me miserable anyway, so maybe it would be for the best in the long run.
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Jamal Harris
•That's the right attitude! Life's too short to stay in a job that makes you dread going to work every day.
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Had to use Claimyr again recently when I had questions about my job search requirements. So much easier than trying to get through on the phone myself. If you do end up filing for unemployment, it's worth having that option to actually talk to someone when you have questions.
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Yara Khoury
•I'll definitely keep that in mind. Having access to real information instead of just guessing would be huge.
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Mei Wong
•Yeah, the peace of mind from getting accurate information is worth it when you're dealing with something as important as your income.
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