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Quick tip - if you do gig work like DoorDash or Uber while on unemployment, you still need to report that income. Don't think they won't find out because they will.
Good to know. I was thinking about doing some delivery work to make ends meet.
You can definitely do that, just be honest about the income. They'll adjust your weekly benefit accordingly but you won't lose eligibility.
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One more tip - take screenshots of everything when you file your claim and keep records of all your job search activities. Having documentation helps if any questions come up later.
That's smart advice. I'll make sure to keep good records from the start.
Yes! I learned this the hard way when they asked me to verify some information months later and I couldn't remember the details.
You should be totally fine with a layoff claim. The key is just being honest and providing accurate information. Don't stress too much about it - thousands of people go through this process successfully every week in Washington state.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now. Going to do it this weekend.
Good luck! Feel free to come back if you have any other questions during the process.
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This thread has been really helpful. I'm in a similar boat and had no idea about the W-2 employment angle.
Glad it helped! I'm feeling more optimistic about my options now.
Good luck to both of you. The job market is tough right now but there are resources available if you know where to look.
Don't forget to also look into other resources like your local WorkSource office. Even if you don't qualify for benefits, they might have job training programs or other assistance.
That's a great point. I hadn't thought about job training programs. Maybe I could learn some new skills while I figure things out.
Exactly! Sometimes a career pivot is exactly what you need when your business isn't working out.
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For what it's worth, I tried calling Washington ESD about this same question and finally got through using Claimyr. The agent was really helpful and even emailed me some information about maintaining benefits while living out of state.
That's great that they emailed you information. I should ask for that when I call.
Yeah, having it in writing was really helpful for my peace of mind.
Khalil Urso
One thing to remember is that even if you qualify based on wages, you still need to meet the ongoing requirements like job searching and filing weekly claims. The work history is just the first hurdle.
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Cedric Chung
•Right, I've heard about the job search requirements. Do you have to apply to a certain number of jobs each week?
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Khalil Urso
•In Washington, you need to make at least 3 job search activities per week and keep a log. There are specific requirements about what counts as a valid job search activity.
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Myles Regis
Just to close this out - sounds like you're probably fine with 8 months of work as long as you made decent wages. The key thing is that $1,685 minimum across your base period quarters.
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Cedric Chung
•Yeah I think I'm in good shape. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain this stuff. Hopefully I won't need to use this information, but it's good to know!
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Brian Downey
•Hope everything works out for you! And if you do need to call Washington ESD, definitely check out that Claimyr service people mentioned. Sounds like it could save a lot of headaches.
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