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From what I can tell, unemployment might be up slightly but it's not a dramatic increase. The real issue is that Washington ESD is understaffed relative to demand.
That makes sense. Even a small increase in claims could overwhelm the system if they don't have enough staff.
Plus they're still dealing with all the fraud cleanup from the pandemic. That probably takes resources away from regular claims processing.
Bottom line: whether unemployment is up or down, if you need UI benefits, file your claim ASAP. Don't wait for the perfect economic conditions.
And document everything! Save emails, keep records of your job search activities, screenshot your claim status.
Good advice. The system isn't perfect but it's there to help people who need it.
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One more fact - if you move to another state while collecting Washington unemployment, you can usually continue receiving benefits as long as you keep meeting the requirements and filing your weekly claims. You just need to notify Washington ESD about your address change.
That's good to know. I thought moving would automatically disqualify you.
I moved to Oregon while on Washington unemployment and had no issues. Just had to update my address and keep doing my job search activities.
To summarize the main facts for the original poster: Washington unemployment insurance requires you to be unemployed through no fault of your own, able and available to work, actively seeking work, and to have sufficient earnings in your base year. Benefits are calculated based on past earnings, you must file weekly claims, complete job search activities, and report any income. The system is designed to provide temporary financial assistance while you look for new work.
This has been incredibly helpful. I feel like I actually understand the system now instead of just having bits and pieces of information. Thank you everyone!
Glad this thread helped! I was confused about a lot of these same things when I first had to deal with unemployment. The Washington ESD website has good information too, but sometimes it's easier to understand when real people explain it.
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One more thing - if you do get approved for disability, make sure you understand the trial work period rules. You might be able to work (and potentially collect unemployment if you lose that job) for a limited time without losing your disability benefits.
There's a trial work period? How does that work exactly?
Social Security lets you work for up to 9 months (not necessarily consecutive) to test your ability to work without losing benefits. But it's complicated and has income limits.
Bottom line - get professional advice before you do anything. This isn't something you want to guess about. The penalties for getting it wrong can be severe, and the rules are too complex for most people to navigate alone.
Good plan. Documentation is key too - keep records of every conversation and decision you make.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This has been really helpful in understanding what I'm dealing with.
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Your sister should be totally fine with 8 months of retail work. I had a similar situation and got approved without any issues. The Washington ESD system worked pretty smoothly once I understood the requirements.
Thanks for sharing your experience! That gives me confidence that she'll be approved.
If she runs into any problems during the application process or needs to speak with someone at Washington ESD about her specific situation, that Claimyr callback service is definitely worth considering. I've heard good things about it from multiple people now.
I'll keep that in mind as a backup option if she has trouble with the online application or needs clarification on anything.
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Final suggestion - document everything including dates you filed claims, dates you called, and any reference numbers you might have received. If this goes on much longer you may need to file a complaint or appeal, and having detailed records will help your case.
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Ava Martinez
•That's smart advice. I'll start keeping a log of all my attempts to resolve this.
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Ravi Gupta
•Documentation is so important when dealing with government agencies. Good advice.
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GalacticGuru
Hope you get this resolved soon! The uncertainty is almost worse than just being denied because at least then you'd know where you stand.
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Ava Martinez
•Exactly! I just want to know what's wrong so I can fix it or at least have realistic expectations about timing.
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Freya Pedersen
•The lack of transparency in these systems is really frustrating for everyone involved.
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