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Final reminder - always report any work and earnings accurately on your weekly claims, regardless of how many times you've filed for unemployment. Honesty is crucial to maintaining your eligibility.
Absolutely. I learned that lesson well during my first claim experience.
And keep detailed records of your job search activities. Washington ESD can audit your work search compliance at any time.
I've been through this situation multiple times myself and can confirm everything mentioned here is accurate. One thing I'd add is to make sure you file your new claim as soon as possible after your job ends - don't wait around thinking about it. Washington ESD can't pay benefits for weeks before you actually file, so any delay just costs you money. Also, if you have any employer-provided severance pay, make sure you understand how that affects your benefit timing since it might delay when you can start receiving payments.
That's really helpful advice about filing right away! I didn't realize there was no backpay for weeks before you file. Quick question about the severance - does it matter if it's paid out as a lump sum versus over several weeks? I'm wondering if that changes how it affects benefit timing.
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I'm currently in week 4 of adjudication myself after being laid off from a retail chain that closed several locations. Reading through everyone's experiences here is honestly both terrifying and reassuring at the same time! Lucas, I'm so glad you finally got some answers - that must be such a huge relief after 7 weeks of uncertainty. The fact that your employer already confirmed the layoff situation is definitely a good sign. I've been debating whether to try one of those callback services but hearing that you got through in 20 minutes is pretty compelling compared to the endless busy signals I keep getting. Thanks for sharing the update and keeping us posted on your progress. It really helps to know we're all in this together and that there's light at the end of this very long tunnel!
Week 4 is still early compared to what most of us have been dealing with, so try not to panic yet! But I totally get that mix of terror and reassurance from reading everyone's stories. The callback service really was worth it for me - I was skeptical too but after weeks of getting nowhere with regular calling, it felt like a lifeline. Retail closures should be pretty straightforward cases like mine was, so you're probably in good shape once they actually get to reviewing your file. Keep filing those weekly claims and hang in there - you're not alone in this crazy process!
I'm in week 8 of adjudication and this thread has been incredibly helpful! Like many of you, I was laid off in a company restructuring (manufacturing plant closure) and have been going absolutely crazy with the wait. Lucas, congrats on finally getting through and getting some clarity - that's huge! Reading everyone's timelines here makes me realize I'm probably close to the end of this nightmare. I've been keeping up with weekly claims religiously but the financial stress is real. Definitely going to try that Claimyr service tomorrow since it seems to be working for people. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's so reassuring to know this isn't just me and that most people do eventually get approved. This community has been a lifesaver during this stressful process!
Week 8 is so tough Benjamin, but you're definitely in that final stretch based on what everyone else has shared! Manufacturing plant closures should be pretty clear-cut cases for ESD to process, similar to all the other layoff situations we've been discussing. I really hope the Claimyr service works as well for you as it did for Lucas - getting that clarity about what's actually happening with your claim makes such a huge difference for your peace of mind. You've made it this far keeping up with the weekly claims, so you're doing everything right. Fingers crossed you get some good news very soon! This whole process is absolutely brutal but this community has been amazing for support.
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I found Claimyr super helpful for understanding this stuff. The Washington ESD agent they connected me with explained how excess wages work with my specific work schedule. Much clearer than trying to figure it out from the website.
I might need to try that. Still confused about how this applies to my irregular schedule.
Yeah, definitely helps to talk through your specific situation with someone who knows the system.
Thanks everyone for explaining this! I was also confused about excess wages when I first started working part-time on UI. One thing that helped me was keeping a simple spreadsheet to track my weekly earnings versus my benefit amount, so I could predict what my payment would be before filing my claim. It takes the guesswork out of it and helps you plan your finances better. Just remember the key rule: benefit amount + $5 = your threshold, and anything above that reduces your UI payment dollar for dollar.
@Benjamin Carter This is such a helpful tip! I ve'been panicking every week not knowing what to expect. Quick question about your spreadsheet method - do you also track your hours worked along with wages? I m'wondering if there s'a pattern between hours and when I hit that excess wage threshold. Also, does Washington ESD ever audit these calculations or do they just go with what you report?
@Benjamin Carter This spreadsheet idea is genius! I ve'been losing sleep trying to calculate this stuff in my head every week. Do you also track which weeks you had to do job search activities even when your excess wages wiped out your benefit? I want to make sure I m'staying compliant with all the requirements even when I don t'get paid that week.
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Does anyone know if multi-apping affects how ESD looks at your availability? I sometimes run both DoorDash and UberEats at the same time to maximize earnings during my 2-hour delivery window. Would ESD consider that as working more hours since I'm using two apps, even though I'm only actually delivering for 2 hours total?
Great question. What matters to ESD is the actual hours you're working, not how many platforms you're using simultaneously. So if you're multi-apping for 2 hours, that's still 2 hours of work. Just make sure you're reporting the combined earnings from all platforms for the correct week. The key requirement is that you remain available for suitable full-time work in your regular occupation.
Just wanted to share my experience since I'm doing something similar! I've been doing DoorDash for about 3 months while on unemployment, making around $200-250 per week. The key things I've learned: 1) Always report your GROSS earnings (including tips) for the week you worked, not when you got paid, 2) Keep screenshots of your weekly earnings summary from the DoorDash app - this has been a lifesaver during my recent phone interview with ESD, 3) Track your hours worked because you'll need to report those too. One thing that surprised me was that ESD actually asked me specific questions about my gig work during a routine eligibility review - they wanted to know if I was turning down delivery requests during typical business hours when I should be available for job interviews. Since I only work evenings and weekends, it wasn't an issue, but it's something to consider. The income reduction hasn't been as bad as I expected - I'm still getting about 75% of my full benefit amount. Just be super accurate with your reporting and you should be fine!
This is really reassuring to hear from someone who's actually been through the process! I'm glad to know that doing gig work in the evenings/weekends is viewed more favorably by ESD. That makes total sense from an availability standpoint. I've been keeping screenshots of my DoorDash earnings but wasn't sure if they'd actually want to see them - sounds like it was smart to have them ready. One follow-up question: when they asked about turning down delivery requests, did they want specific details or was it more of a general availability check? I want to make sure I'm prepared if they call me for a similar review.
@Myles Regis Really appreciate you sharing your actual experience with the ESD review process! The fact that they specifically asked about turning down deliveries during business hours is eye-opening - I hadn t'thought about that aspect. I ve'been doing my DoorDash runs mostly between 5-7pm after finishing my daily job applications, so hopefully that timing works in my favor too. Your 75% benefit retention rate is way more encouraging than I expected - I was bracing for much steeper reductions. Quick question: during that eligibility review, did they ask you to submit the DoorDash screenshots right away, or did they give you time to gather the documentation? I want to make sure I m'prepared if they contact me for a similar review.
Aurora Lacasse
this happened to me last quarter too.. they do this sometimes but dont tell anyone in advance which is super annoying. my cousin works at a call center and said they get FLOODED with calls whenever this happens because everyone panics lol. definitely just keep doing ur job searches even tho they arent asking for them right now!!!
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Jasmine Quinn
Just for everyone's future reference, here's what you need to know about these job search suspension weeks: 1. They typically happen 1-2 times per quarter 2. The system will not ask for job search details during these weeks 3. You are still required to perform your 3 job search activities each week 4. Keep your job search log updated even during suspension weeks 5. ESD can audit your job search records for up to a year 6. Notifications about suspension weeks are posted in your ESD message center Hope this helps clear up any confusion!
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Lauren Zeb
•This is super helpful, thanks! Do you know if these suspension weeks always happen on the same weeks each quarter? Would be nice to know in advance when to expect this.
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StarGazer101
•From what I've observed over the past year, they don't seem to follow a set schedule. Sometimes it's during the last week of the quarter, sometimes it's random mid-quarter weeks. I think it really depends on when they need to do system maintenance or process large batches of employer data. The unpredictability is frustrating but at least now we know what to expect when it happens!
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