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Make sure you save or print confirmation pages during the application process. It's always good to have records of what you submitted and when.
Great tip! I'll make sure to save everything as I go through the process.
One last piece of advice - if you start working again even part-time while receiving benefits, make sure you report those earnings on your weekly claim. They'll adjust your benefits accordingly but you need to be upfront about it.
Definitely will do. I'd rather be honest and avoid problems later.
Smart approach. Washington ESD eventually finds out about unreported earnings anyway, and then you have to deal with overpayment issues.
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If your claim gets denied for any reason, don't give up! You have the right to appeal the decision. I had to appeal when my employer wrongly claimed I was fired for misconduct, and I won the appeal.
How long does the appeal process take?
My appeal took about 6 weeks from filing to the hearing. If you win, you get all the back benefits you should have received.
Good luck with your claim! The whole process can be stressful but most people who are eligible get their benefits without major issues. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements.
Thanks! I'm going to file my initial claim today.
You can also check out the Washington ESD YouTube channel - they have some helpful videos about the application process.
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One more resource - the Washington State Labor Council sometimes has advocates who can help with these kinds of situations. Might be worth reaching out to them too.
I didn't know about that resource. I'll look into it, thanks!
This thread has been really helpful. I'm in a similar situation with a different type of injury and wasn't sure about the unemployment/disability overlap either.
Glad it helped! It's confusing for everyone. Hopefully we can both get some answers.
Feel free to ask questions if you have a different type of disability situation. The rules vary quite a bit depending on the source of your benefits.
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Just remember when you do need to call Washington ESD for the transition, services like claimyr.com can save you hours of waiting on hold. I used them twice during my unemployment claim and it was a lifesaver.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Seems like several people here have had good experiences with it.
Yeah the Washington ESD phone system is terrible. Any service that can help you actually reach a human is worth considering.
Isabella Costa
Has anyone here ever had Washington ESD audit their part-time work reporting? I'm paranoid about making a mistake and getting hit with penalties.
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Connor Gallagher
•I got audited once and it was fine because I had kept all my pay stubs and hour logs. They just wanted to verify what I had reported was accurate.
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Isabella Costa
•That makes me feel better. I'll make sure to document everything carefully.
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Ravi Malhotra
Bottom line: take the job, report everything accurately, keep good records, and continue your full-time job search. You'll be fine and probably better off financially even with reduced benefits.
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Sofia Torres
•Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the advice. This thread has been super helpful.
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Dmitry Sokolov
•Glad we could help! Best of luck with the new job.
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