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I was in a similar situation with multiple part-time jobs. The adjudication process took forever because they had to verify employment with both employers. Be prepared for potential delays if your work history is complicated.
How long did your adjudication take? I'm worried about how long it might be before I see any money.
About 6 weeks for me, but this was during peak season. Could be faster now. The waiting is definitely the worst part.
Just want to add that if you're working reduced hours, you need to still be available for additional work. Washington ESD might ask if you're turning down shifts or refusing overtime. Make sure you can show you're willing to work more hours if available.
That makes sense. I definitely want more hours if my retail job offers them. I'll make sure to document that.
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I made decent money but it was all in the first half of last year. Then I had a lower paying job for a few months before getting laid off. Will they use my higher earnings or more recent ones?
How do I request that? Is it something I do when I file or after?
You can request it when you file your initial claim or contact Washington ESD after filing if you think it would result in higher benefits.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been way more helpful than the Washington ESD website. I feel much better about filing my claim now.
Glad we could help! The unemployment system can be overwhelming but once you understand the basics it's much easier to navigate.
This is why I love this forum. Real people sharing real experiences instead of confusing government websites.
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The Washington ESD website has a calculator for partial benefits if you want to figure out exactly what you'll get with different earning amounts. It's under the 'Calculate Benefits' section.
I'll check that out, thanks! It'll be nice to know what to expect each week.
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Hope your payment comes through tomorrow! Keep us posted on how it goes.
Thanks! I'll update once I see it hit my account. This thread has been super helpful.
Always nice to help someone through their first unemployment experience
Amara Nnamani
Thanks everyone for all this helpful information! I feel much more confident about taking this part-time job now. It sounds like as long as I'm honest and report everything correctly, I should be fine.
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StarStrider
•You've got this! Part-time work while on unemployment is super common and the system is designed to handle it.
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Anastasia Fedorov
•I really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain this. This forum is so much more helpful than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website.
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Giovanni Mancini
For anyone else reading this thread later - the Washington ESD handbook has all this information but it's written in legal language that's hard to understand. The basic rule is: work if you can find it, report it honestly, and let the system calculate your benefits. Don't overthink it.
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Nia Jackson
•Wish I had found this thread before spending hours trying to get through to Washington ESD on the phone. You all explained it better than their customer service probably would have anyway.
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Mateo Hernandez
•Hey, at least now you know about Claimyr for next time you need to reach them! Sometimes you really do need to talk to an actual person.
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