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One last tip - keep detailed records of your work hours and earnings. If Washington ESD ever questions your claim, you'll want documentation to back up what you reported on your weekly claims.
Great advice! I'll start keeping better track of my pay stubs and schedules.
Screenshots of your work schedule are helpful too if your employer uses an online scheduling system.
The system isn't perfect but partial unemployment definitely helped me get through a tough period when my hours were cut. Just be patient with the process and keep filing those weekly claims!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I'm feeling much more confident about applying now.
Good luck! The partial benefits really do help bridge the gap when your income gets reduced like that.
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I actually called Washington ESD about this same question a few months ago and got transferred around for over an hour before getting disconnected. Finally used a service called Claimyr that got me through to an agent in about 10 minutes. The agent confirmed there's no voluntary program but at least I got a definitive answer without wasting my whole afternoon on hold.
That's the third mention of Claimyr in this thread - sounds like it really works for getting through to Washington ESD!
Yeah, I was skeptical at first but it definitely beats sitting on hold for hours. Worth checking out if you need to talk to an actual person at Washington ESD.
Just want to say thanks for asking this question! I've been wondering the same thing but never got around to researching it. Sounds like I need to focus on building up my emergency fund instead of hoping for a government safety net.
Glad the thread was helpful! It's definitely disappointing that there aren't more options, but at least now we know what we're dealing with.
Exactly. Better to have realistic expectations and plan accordingly than to assume there's help available that doesn't actually exist.
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COVID unemployment was a once-in-a-lifetime thing. Don't expect anything like that again unless there's another global pandemic. But regular benefits should still help you get by while job hunting.
Makes sense. I'm just glad there's something available while I look for work.
Exactly the right attitude. Use it as a bridge to your next opportunity, not a long-term solution.
One more thing - if you run into any problems with your claim, don't wait around hoping it fixes itself. The sooner you address issues with Washington ESD, the faster they get resolved. I learned this the hard way.
Good luck! Hope your claim goes through smoothly. Most do if you have straightforward employment history.
And remember, if you need to reach Washington ESD quickly for any reason, that Claimyr service is there as an option. Much better than the endless phone runaround most people experience.
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Just to echo what others have said - file your claim now! Even if you're not 100% sure you qualify, let Washington ESD make that determination. You can't get benefits retroactively for weeks before you file.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm going to file tonight. This thread has been really helpful!
Glad we could help! Keep us posted on how it goes.
One thing to remember is that you'll need to start looking for work and documenting your job search activities once your claim is approved. Washington ESD has specific requirements for how many jobs you need to apply for each week.
Good point. I should probably start applying for jobs now even before my claim is approved. Can't hurt to get a head start.
Smart thinking. Plus it shows you're taking the work search requirement seriously if anyone asks.
Lucas Notre-Dame
If you're still unsure about your eligibility, there's an earnings threshold calculator on the Washington ESD website that can help you estimate whether you qualify based on your work history.
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Nia Thompson
•Oh that's helpful! I'll look for that on their website.
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Lucas Notre-Dame
•It's under the 'Am I Eligible' section if I remember correctly. Good starting point before you file your actual claim.
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Aria Park
Bottom line - with 8 months at one job plus 4 months at another, you've almost certainly earned enough to qualify for Washington unemployment benefits. Don't stress too much about it, just file your claim and let them determine your eligibility officially.
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Nia Thompson
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about filing now.
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Mateo Rodriguez
•Good luck with your claim! The hardest part is usually just understanding how the system works, which you've got a handle on now.
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