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Hang in there. I know the waiting is awful but most cases do get resolved eventually. The system is slow but it usually works in the end.
Thanks for the encouragement. Really helps to have this community during such a stressful time.
Six weeks is frustrating but I've seen cases take 10+ weeks for complex separation issues. If you can get through to Washington ESD directly, they might be able to give you a better timeline for your specific case.
10+ weeks would be devastating financially. Really hoping mine doesn't take that long.
That's why services like Claimyr can be worth it - getting actual information instead of just waiting in the dark.
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thanks for asking this question OP! i'm in almost the exact same situation and didn't even know partial unemployment was a thing. definitely going to file a claim now.
Glad this thread helped! I feel so much more confident about filing now.
same! the community here is really helpful with these confusing washington esd questions.
One last thing to remember - your benefit year starts when you first file, whether you're partially or fully unemployed. So if you think your hours might get cut more later, it's better to file sooner rather than later to maximize your benefit period.
That's really good to know! I was thinking about waiting to see if my hours picked up but sounds like I should file now.
Exactly. You can always stop filing weekly claims if your hours increase, but you can't get back weeks you didn't claim.
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Good luck! Hope your claim gets approved soon.
Keep us updated on how it goes. Your experience might help others in similar situations.
My cousin went through this same thing last year when his factory got automated. Took months to get his Washington ESD benefits straightened out.
Months?? I really hope mine doesn't take that long.
He didn't know about services like Claimyr back then. Might have been faster if he had.
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Really appreciate this community for helping each other navigate the Washington ESD system. It's complicated enough without having to figure everything out alone.
Agreed! These forums are so valuable for sharing real experiences with unemployment claims.
Hope the original poster gets their payment sorted out soon!
UPDATE: Just checked my account and the payment finally showed up! Must have been processed late or my bank was slower than usual. Thanks everyone for the advice and support!
Great news! Glad it was just a delay and not a bigger issue with your claim.
This is why I love this community - people actually follow up with resolutions. Helps everyone learn.
Talia Klein
Just wanted to add that if you're still working part-time while applying for unemployment, you can still potentially qualify for partial benefits. Washington ESD has rules about how much you can earn and still receive some unemployment compensation.
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Ella Cofer
•That's good to know, though I'm not currently working at all right now.
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Maxwell St. Laurent
•The partial benefit rules are complicated. Basically they reduce your weekly benefit by a certain percentage of what you earn each week.
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PaulineW
Bottom line: 680 hours of work, $1000 minimum in wages, work in at least 2 quarters, and separated from work through no fault of your own. If you check all those boxes, you should qualify. The Washington ESD application will verify all this information when you submit it.
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Ella Cofer
•Perfect summary! I think I meet all those requirements so I'm going to go ahead and apply today.
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Annabel Kimball
•Good luck! The application process has gotten a lot smoother than it used to be.
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