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Fatima Al-Sayed

How to apply for partial unemployment benefits through Washington ESD - reduced hours situation

My employer cut my hours from 40 to 25 per week starting last month and I'm struggling to make ends meet. I heard you can get partial unemployment benefits if your hours are reduced but I'm not sure how to apply for partial unemployment through Washington ESD. Do I file the same way as regular unemployment? I'm still employed but just need help covering the difference in pay. Has anyone been through this process before?

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.

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Good point! I'll make sure to update immediately if my hours change.

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Yeah overpayments are a nightmare to deal with. Much easier to just report everything accurately from the start.

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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.

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Thanks everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to start my application tonight.

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Good luck! Feel free to ask if you run into any issues with the process.

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CosmicCrusader

When do I qualify for unemployment benefits in Washington - confused about requirements

I'm really confused about when exactly I qualify for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD. I've been working part-time at a retail job for about 8 months, but my hours got cut down to basically nothing last week. My manager said they might have more hours in a few weeks but can't guarantee anything. I've never filed for unemployment before and honestly have no idea if I even qualify or what the requirements are. Do I need to be completely unemployed or can I file if my hours are just really reduced? Also heard something about needing to work a certain amount of time before you can get benefits - is that true? Any help would be appreciated because I'm starting to stress about paying rent next month.

honestly the hardest part was just getting started. once you file that first claim and get into the routine it's not too bad

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That's good to hear. I think I'm overthinking it because it's all new to me.

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totally normal to be nervous about it. just take it one step at a time

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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.

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Thank you everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about moving forward with filing now.

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You're welcome! Remember, if you run into any issues or need to speak with Washington ESD directly, don't hesitate to use resources like Claimyr to actually get through to someone.

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Mohamed Anderson

Does employer pay when employee files for Washington ESD unemployment benefits?

My manager told me that if I file for unemployment after getting laid off, it's going to cost the company money and hurt their rating with Washington ESD. Is this actually true? I feel bad about filing if it's going to penalize them, but I need the benefits to pay my bills. How does this actually work - do employers pay something when their former employees get UI benefits?

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.

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You're absolutely right. I need these benefits to survive while I look for work.

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Exactly. Take care of yourself first.

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Update us after you file! I'm curious to see if your employer actually tries to contest it or if they were just bluffing to scare you.

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I will! Filing my claim this afternoon. Thanks everyone for the support and information.

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Emma Bianchi

What is overpayment unemployment - Washington ESD sent me a confusing notice

I got this letter from Washington ESD yesterday saying something about 'overpayment unemployment' and I'm completely lost. The notice mentions I might owe money back but I don't understand what that even means. I've been collecting unemployment for 8 weeks now and I thought everything was fine. I reported my work hours correctly every week on my weekly claims. Can someone explain what overpayment unemployment actually is? I'm scared they're going to make me pay back thousands of dollars I don't have.

I went through this whole overpayment nightmare last year. Turned out my employer had reported my wages under the wrong quarter, which made it look like I was working more than I actually was during certain weeks. Once we got that corrected, the overpayment was removed.

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That gives me hope that it might just be an error. How long did it take to get resolved?

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About 2 months total, but most of that was waiting for my employer to submit the correction. The actual review by ESD was pretty quick once they had the right information.

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For what it's worth, I've used Claimyr twice now for different ESD issues and it's been worth it both times. Way less stressful than trying to get through on your own. Their video demo really shows you what to expect.

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I think I'm going to try it. The regular phone system is just too frustrating and I need answers about this overpayment.

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Same here - I finally got through to ESD using Claimyr and got my adjudication issue resolved. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person.

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Andre Dubois

Washington ESD unemployment if you get fired - eligibility questions

So I got terminated from my job last week and I'm wondering if I can still file for unemployment benefits with Washington ESD. It wasn't for anything criminal or really bad, just some performance issues that built up over time. My supervisor said it was due to not meeting productivity standards. I've been working there for almost 2 years and this is my first time dealing with unemployment. Can you still get benefits if you were fired rather than laid off? I'm really stressed about this because I have bills to pay and I don't know what my options are.

If you run into issues with adjudication taking forever, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really helped me get answers. Sometimes these cases get stuck in the system and a quick call to the right person can get things moving again.

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I'll keep that in mind if my claim gets stuck. Right now I'm just focused on getting the application submitted.

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Just wanted to say good luck! Being fired is stressful enough without worrying about money. Most people don't realize you can get unemployment even when you're terminated as long as it wasn't for serious misconduct.

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Thanks for the encouragement. I'm feeling more confident about applying now after reading everyone's responses.

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