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Last thing - if you do find temporary or part-time work, you can still collect partial benefits. Don't turn down work thinking it'll hurt your unemployment. Washington has a good partial benefit system that encourages working.
Good to know. I was worried about taking temp work and losing benefits.
Nope, they actually encourage it. Just report all your earnings honestly when you file your weekly claims.
If you end up needing help navigating the system or getting answers from Washington ESD, that Claimyr service others mentioned really does work. I used it when I had questions about benefit duration and got through to someone who explained everything clearly. Worth checking out if you get stuck.
Thanks for the recommendation. Sounds like it might be useful to have in my back pocket.
Yeah, just nice to have when you need to actually talk to someone instead of trying to figure things out from the website.
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Thanks for sharing all this info. It's encouraging to know that receiving both benefits is possible with the right documentation and approach.
Agreed! This community has been incredibly helpful in understanding the process.
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just want to add that this system has been around since the 1930s. its one of the most successful social insurance programs in the country
That's true - unemployment insurance has helped millions of people through temporary job loss over the decades.
For anyone still having trouble getting detailed info from Washington ESD directly, I really recommend checking out Claimyr. The video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ shows exactly how it works to connect you with actual agents who can answer complex questions like funding and benefit calculations.
Thanks for sharing that resource. Going to give it a try since I have some complicated questions about my own claim.
Kai Santiago
Just to summarize for anyone else reading this: File as soon as possible after your last day of work, have your employment history ready, and don't overthink it. The Washington ESD system will guide you through the process.
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Pedro Sawyer
•Perfect summary! That covers all the main points from this discussion.
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Kai Santiago
•Glad this thread was helpful for everyone. Good luck to all who need to file claims!
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Lim Wong
Also remember that if you have questions after filing, you can always call Washington ESD or use services like Claimyr if you need help getting through. Don't let confusion stop you from getting the benefits you're entitled to.
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Pedro Sawyer
•Absolutely. It's good to know there are options if I need help navigating the system.
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Lim Wong
•Exactly. The important thing is to file your claim and then work through any issues that come up.
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