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My benefit amount was way lower than I expected because I had some part-time work mixed in with my full-time job. The calculation gets complicated when you have multiple employers.
I have a side gig too, should I be worried about this affecting my benefits?
It depends on how much you made from each job. Washington ESD counts all wages in your base period, but the calculation can get tricky.
Pro tip: if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD about your benefit calculation or any other issues, I found that calling right when they open at 8am gives you the best chance of getting through. Still took me 15 tries but eventually worked.
I tried that strategy for weeks and never got through. That's when I decided to try Claimyr and actually got connected to someone who could help.
Never heard of that before, might be worth looking into if I have more issues.
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Seems like a few people here have mentioned Claimyr. Might be worth trying if I have specific questions about my claim.
Yeah, especially if you need to talk to someone quickly. The regular phone lines are still a nightmare to get through.
Just want to add that the 26 weeks is consecutive - you can't use some benefits, go back to work for a few months, then resume the same claim later. Once you're back to full-time work, your claim effectively ends even if you had weeks remaining.
What if you only work part-time? Can you still collect partial benefits?
Yes, you can work part-time and still collect partial unemployment benefits as long as you report all your earnings. Washington ESD has a formula for calculating partial benefits.
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I keep seeing people mention WorkSourceWA. Is that a separate account I need to create or is it connected to my unemployment claim?
It's a separate system but you're required to register there. It's where you'll do your job search activities and they can share information with Washington ESD about your compliance.
The WorkSourceWA website is worksourcewa.com if you need to register. Pretty straightforward process.
Just want to add - if you have any issues with your claim or need to appeal a decision, you have limited time to do that too. Don't assume everything will work out automatically.
Usually 30 days from the date of the decision. The appeal instructions should be in any determination letter you receive.
And if you need help understanding a decision or talking through an appeal, that's another situation where Claimyr can help you get through to Washington ESD to get real answers.
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The good news is once you get that first payment, the rest usually come on schedule. It's just that initial processing time that's unpredictable. Hang in there - it will come through.
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm trying to stay patient but bills don't wait unfortunately.
I totally understand the stress. Maybe contact your creditors to explain the situation if you need to buy some time on payments.
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my payment finally came through this morning! Took exactly 12 business days from my first weekly claim filing. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice. For anyone still waiting - don't give up, it does eventually come through!
Great news! Thanks for updating us - it helps others know what to expect.
That's awesome! Gives me hope that mine will come through soon too.
Tyler Lefleur
This thread has been super helpful! I'm bookmarking it for reference. The unemployment system seems complicated but manageable if you stay organized.
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Logan Greenburg
•Agreed! I feel much more confident about starting this process now. Thanks everyone!
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Andrew Pinnock
Good luck with your claim! Most people's first experience with unemployment goes smoother than they expect. Just remember to file that initial claim ASAP and then stay on top of your weekly filings. You've got this!
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Logan Greenburg
•Thank you! I'm going to start the application tonight.
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