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make sure your address is correct in the system too. i had mail going to my old address for weeks before i realized
Good catch! I'll double check all my contact info when I file.
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One thing to remember is that working part-time doesn't pause your benefit year. You're still using up weeks of eligibility even when you're working and getting reduced benefits.
Oh I didn't realize that! So even if I only get like $50 in benefits because I worked a lot, that still counts as using up a week?
Exactly, each week you file a claim counts toward your benefit year regardless of how much you actually receive.
This has been really helpful! I feel much more confident about taking on some part-time work now. The key seems to be staying under 40 hours and being honest about earnings.
That's exactly right! And don't forget to keep looking for full-time work and doing your job searches.
Will do, thanks everyone for the advice!
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Just want to add that if you're filing as a part-time worker, make sure to report ALL your employers during the base period. I initially forgot about a short-term job and it caused delays in processing my claim.
Good point. I had a brief stint at a third job during that time period. Should I include that even though it was only for a few weeks?
Yes, include everything. It's better to over-report than miss something and have to correct it later.
Bottom line: part-time workers can and do qualify for unemployment benefits in Washington. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The system is there to help people who lose work, regardless of how many hours they were working.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
Good luck with your application! Don't hesitate to reach out if you run into any issues.
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Good luck with your claim! Sounds like you should be fine based on what you've described.
Thank you! I really appreciate all the helpful information from everyone here.
Anita George
Bottom line - 12 months of work at $15/hour means you definitely qualify for Washington ESD unemployment. Stop second-guessing yourself and file the claim. The system will tell you exactly what you're eligible for.
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Wesley Hallow
•You're absolutely right. I'm going to file today. Thanks everyone for the help!
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Abigail Spencer
•Good luck! The hardest part is usually just getting through the phone system if you need to call them later. But the online application itself is pretty straightforward.
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Logan Chiang
For what it's worth, I used to stress about these requirements too but Washington ESD makes it pretty clear in your monetary determination whether you qualify or not. With your work history I'd be shocked if you didn't meet the requirements.
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Isla Fischer
•Same here. The wage requirements sound scary but they're actually pretty reasonable for anyone with a normal work history.
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Miles Hammonds
•Exactly. They're designed to weed out people who barely worked, not people who had steady jobs for months.
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