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Update us when you get it sorted out! I'm curious how the process goes since I might need to do the same thing soon.
Good luck! Monday mornings are usually the busiest so be prepared for a wait.
Or use Claimyr to skip the wait! Just saying. Sometimes the small fee is worth the time savings.
One more thing - make sure you understand what happens to your benefit year if you withdraw. I think it might affect when you can file again in the future.
Good point. Withdrawing doesn't usually affect your ability to file a new claim later, but it's worth asking when you call to withdraw.
I'll definitely ask about that when I call. Thanks for thinking of it!
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One more thing - if you end up needing to appeal any decisions about your benefits, don't wait. You only have 30 days to appeal most Washington ESD decisions. I learned that the hard way when I got a disqualification notice I disagreed with.
Hopefully I won't need to deal with appeals, but good to know about the deadline.
Overall the Washington unemployment system is pretty decent compared to other states I've heard about. The benefits last longer and the amounts are usually reasonable. Just be prepared for some bureaucracy and make sure you follow all the rules for weekly claims and job search.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Feeling much more confident about the process now if it comes to that.
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One last thought - if your back injury is work-related, you might also want to look into workers' compensation. That could be another source of income while you're waiting for disability to process.
Might still be worth checking into. Workers' comp can sometimes cover injuries that develop or worsen after you leave the job.
Definitely worth exploring. Workers' comp, unemployment, and SSDI all have different rules and timelines.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I think I'm going to try to get through to Washington ESD first to ask about putting my claim on standby, then talk to a disability lawyer about the SSDI application. I'll also look into the workers' comp angle. This is way more complicated than I thought it would be.
Good luck with everything. These situations are stressful but you're asking the right questions and getting good advice here.
And remember to document everything! You'll thank yourself later if any issues come up.
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OP, definitely try the Claimyr service if you can't get through on your own. I used it last month and the agent found that my social security number had a typo in the system. Fixed it immediately and payments started flowing within days.
A typo in my SSN? That would definitely cause problems. Ok I'm convinced, going to try Claimyr tonight.
Yeah these little errors can cause major delays. Good luck getting it resolved!
Mae Bennett
Don't forget that even with part-time work you might still qualify for things like the job training programs through WorkSource if you want to learn new skills
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Manny Lark
•Oh that's interesting, I hadn't thought about training programs. Does that affect your job search requirements?
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Mae Bennett
•Some approved training programs can actually substitute for your job search activities. Worth looking into if there's something you want to learn
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Beatrice Marshall
Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about balancing part-time work with my unemployment claim now.
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Rita Jacobs
•Glad we could help! Just remember to keep detailed records of everything and you'll be fine
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Manny Lark
•Yes, thank you all! This community is so much more helpful than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website alone
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