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- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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Update us on how your filing goes! Always curious to hear how the process works for different people.
Will do! Going to file this afternoon and I'll report back on how it goes. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice - feeling much more confident about the process now.
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Quick question - do tips count toward the earnings requirement? I worked as a server and most of my income was tips that I reported on my taxes.
Yes, reported tips count as wages for unemployment purposes in Washington. Make sure your employer reported them correctly though.
Thanks! I was worried my mostly-tips income wouldn't count.
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Just want to add that your benefit amount gets calculated automatically once you file your initial claim. You don't have to do the math yourself - Washington ESD will send you a monetary determination letter with your weekly benefit amount and how long you can collect.
That's reassuring! So I should just file and wait to see what they calculate for me.
Exactly, no need to stress about the calculation. Just make sure all your employment history is accurate when you file.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you file your claim as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. In Washington you can't get benefits for weeks before you actually filed, even if you were eligible. Don't wait thinking you might find a job quickly.
Good advice, I'll file this week for sure. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Yeah I made that mistake and lost out on 2 weeks of benefits because I thought I'd find something fast. File right away!
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The hardest part about partial unemployment is keeping track of all your earnings and making sure you report everything correctly. I use a spreadsheet to track my hours and pay.
That's a great idea! Do you track anything else besides hours and pay?
I also track my job search activities since I still need to do those for partial claims. Helps me stay organized.
Just want to say thanks to everyone who shared their experiences with partial unemployment. I'm going to apply this week and feel much more confident about the process now!
Same here! This thread answered all my questions. Really appreciate everyone's help.
Glad we could help! Feel free to ask if you run into any issues with your partial claim.
Landon Flounder
Last bit of advice - save all the confirmation numbers and emails you get from Washington ESD during this process. If there are any issues later, having that documentation can save you a lot of headaches trying to prove when you filed claims or submitted information.
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Chris Elmeda
•I'll start a folder right now. Better to be organized from the beginning.
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Josef Tearle
•Smart thinking! Organization really helps when dealing with any government benefits system.
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Callum Savage
If you run into any roadblocks with Washington ESD not responding to calls or emails, don't give up. Sometimes you need to be persistent or find alternative ways to reach them. I've heard good things about services like Claimyr that help people get through to agents when the normal channels aren't working.
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Chris Elmeda
•I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully everything goes smoothly!
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Callum Savage
•Fingers crossed for you! Most people don't have major issues, but it's good to know your options just in case.
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