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Just wanted to add that if you're still employed but your hours got cut significantly, you might qualify for partial unemployment benefits too. It's not just for people who are completely out of work.
That's true but there are specific rules about how much your earnings can be reduced. Worth looking into if your hours got slashed.
My hours are still normal but good to know for the future. This thread has been super educational!
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Just wanted to follow up on the WorkSource suggestion - I went to the one downtown and they have computers you can use plus staff who can answer questions about the ESD website. They don't file for you but they can help troubleshoot if you get stuck.
Thanks for the update! I'll check out both the library and WorkSource options.
WorkSource also has job search resources which you'll need for your weekly claims anyway.
Remember that even if you get help filing your initial claim, you'll still need to file weekly claims online every week. Make sure you're comfortable with the eServices system before you start receiving benefits.
Good point. I should probably practice navigating the website even if I get help with the initial filing.
The weekly claims are actually much easier than the initial filing. Just a few questions each week about your job search and any work you did.
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One last piece of advice - read every letter and notice they send you carefully. Washington ESD communication can be confusing but it usually contains important deadlines or actions you need to take. Missing a deadline can cost you benefits.
You're welcome! Feel free to come back if you run into any issues. We've all been there and it's good to help each other navigate the system.
good luck! the first time is always the most stressful but once you get the hang of it it becomes routine
Oh and one more thing - if you do any freelance or part-time work while collecting benefits, report it accurately on your weekly claims. It's better to have reduced benefits than to get hit with an overpayment later.
Technically any income should be reported, even cash payments. It's not worth the risk of getting caught in an audit later.
Exactly right. Washington ESD has gotten much stricter about unreported income. Always err on the side of reporting too much rather than too little.
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If your payment is ever more than 2 days late, definitely call ESD or use one of those callback services to find out what's wrong. Usually there's a specific issue that needs to be resolved.
Yeah, Claimyr has been really helpful for getting through when I've had payment issues. Much better than trying to call during busy hours.
Zainab Omar
Just a heads up - if you're considering taking an assignment in another state while your Washington claim is active, you need to report that to Washington ESD. Can't collect benefits while working full-time elsewhere.
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Yuki Kobayashi
•What if I take a short-term assignment? Like a 1-2 week fill-in?
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Zainab Omar
•You'd need to report that income and probably wouldn't be eligible for benefits those weeks. But you can resume your claim after the assignment ends.
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Connor Murphy
Final update - my Washington ESD claim was approved! Took 4 weeks total but I'm finally getting benefits. The key was having all my documentation ready and being clear about the nature of travel nursing work.
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Yuki Kobayashi
•Congratulations! This gives me hope that mine will work out too.
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Connor Murphy
•Don't give up! The process is slow but they do understand travel healthcare work once they review everything properly.
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