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The bottom line is that Washington's unemployment system is based on wages, not hours. As long as you earned enough money during your base period and your hour reduction was involuntary, you should qualify for benefits. Don't let the complexity scare you away from applying.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck! The system can be frustrating but once you get through the initial application it gets easier.
One last tip - when you file your weekly claims, make sure you report those 10 hours you're still working accurately. Partial unemployment can actually be better than full unemployment in some cases since you're still earning some money.
Good point, I'll make sure to report everything correctly. Don't want any issues down the road.
Exactly. Honest reporting from the start saves you from overpayment headaches later.
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For anyone struggling with the Washington ESD phone system like I was, I ended up using Claimyr after reading about it here. Game changer for getting actual help when you need it. The video demo they have really shows how much easier it makes the whole process.
I'm getting frustrated with not being able to reach anyone. Might have to try this.
Honestly wish I'd found it sooner. Would have saved me so much stress trying to get simple questions answered.
One last tip - if you're having trouble with your weekly claim or it gets stuck processing, don't wait weeks hoping it resolves itself. Contact Washington ESD as soon as possible because delayed payments can create a backlog that takes forever to clear up.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about filing my first weekly claim now.
You've got this! Just take it one week at a time and don't overthink it.
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Bottom line - 8 months of restaurant work should definitely qualify you if you were working decent hours. The earnings threshold isn't that high and you probably exceeded it. Just file the claim online and let Washington ESD make the determination.
thanks everyone, feeling more confident about filing now
good luck! the sooner you file the sooner you can start getting benefits if you qualify
Has anyone here actually been denied benefits for not working long enough? Just curious what the denial letter looks like and if there's any way to appeal it.
my cousin got denied last year but it was because she didn't earn enough money, not because of how long she worked
You can always appeal a denial, but if it's just based on not meeting the monetary requirements there's not much you can do unless their calculations were wrong.
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One last tip - if you end up having any issues or questions after the move, don't waste time trying to call Washington ESD the regular way. The wait times are insane and you'll just get frustrated.
Yeah several people mentioned using Claimyr to actually get through to agents. Seems like that's the way to go if I need to talk to someone.
Exactly. I wish I had known about it earlier. Would have saved me so much time and stress trying to get simple questions answered.
Sounds like you've got good advice here. The move shouldn't affect your benefits at all as long as you stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements. Good luck!
Thank you! I really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their experiences. This thread has been super helpful.
That's what this community is for! We're all trying to navigate this unemployment system together.
Lydia Santiago
This whole conversation has been super helpful. I'm dealing with a similar situation and was scared to even try filing. Nice to know there are people who actually got through the system successfully.
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Vince Eh
•That's what these forums are for! We've all been through the unemployment maze and it helps to share experiences.
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Sophia Gabriel
For anyone still struggling to reach Washington ESD by phone, seriously check out that Claimyr service I mentioned. I know I sound like a broken record but it actually works when you need to talk to someone there about your claim status or ask questions about adjudication.
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Romeo Quest
•I might actually try that. Been trying to call ESD for two weeks with no luck.
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Sophia Gabriel
•The regular phone system is basically useless. This at least gets you through to a real person who can help.
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