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One more thing - if your employer calls you back to full-time hours, make sure you report that on your weekly claim right away. Don't wait until the next week or you might get an overpayment notice.
Good point! I'll make sure to update immediately if my hours change.
Yeah overpayments are a nightmare to deal with. Much easier to just report everything accurately from the start.
Just to summarize for the OP - file the same way as regular unemployment, report your wages and hours on weekly claims, do your job searches, and keep good records. The system is confusing but the benefits can really help when you're dealing with reduced hours.
Thanks everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to start my application tonight.
Good luck! Feel free to ask if you run into any issues with the process.
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For what it's worth, I finally got through yesterday after calling at exactly 11:47am. Seems like there might be a brief window when agents come back from breaks or something.
Interesting timing. I'll try calling around that time tomorrow.
Could be a shift change or break time. Good observation!
The whole system needs an overhaul. It shouldn't take 20+ phone calls just to ask a simple question about your own unemployment claim. Glad there are services like Claimyr helping people navigate this mess.
Hopefully they'll invest in more staff and better phone systems soon. This can't continue indefinitely.
Thanks everyone for all the suggestions! Going to try the 8am calling strategy and also check out Claimyr. Will update if I have any success.
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honestly the hardest part was just getting started. once you file that first claim and get into the routine it's not too bad
That's good to hear. I think I'm overthinking it because it's all new to me.
totally normal to be nervous about it. just take it one step at a time
Based on everything you've described, you should definitely qualify for partial unemployment benefits. 8 months of work history should meet the earnings requirement, and hour reduction due to lack of work (not your fault) makes you eligible. I'd recommend filing your initial claim online this week.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about moving forward with filing now.
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Final thought - you losing your income is a much bigger financial hardship than your employer's unemployment taxes going up slightly. Don't sacrifice your financial security for their bottom line.
You're absolutely right. I need these benefits to survive while I look for work.
Exactly. Take care of yourself first.
Anastasia Romanov
Also make sure you understand the job search requirements once your claim is approved. You'll need to log your job search activities and be available for work. Washington ESD is pretty strict about this stuff.
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Anastasia Romanov
•You should start right away. They can ask for your job search log going back to when you first filed.
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StellarSurfer
•The job search requirement is 3 job contacts per week minimum in Washington state.
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Sean Kelly
One more tip - keep copies of everything you submit and take screenshots of confirmation pages. If there are any issues later, you'll want proof that you filed correctly and on time.
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Connor Byrne
•Great advice! I learned that lesson the hard way with other government stuff.
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Zara Malik
•This is so important. I had to appeal a decision once and having those screenshots saved me.
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