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When I had questions about potential disqualification, I used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD directly. Way better than trying to figure it out from their website or waiting on hold forever. The agent was able to look at my specific situation and give me clear guidance.
Did they tell you right away if you'd be disqualified or did you still have to file and wait?
They couldn't guarantee anything, but they walked me through what the adjudicator would be looking for. Helped me gather the right documentation before filing.
Bottom line - don't assume you're disqualified without applying. Washington ESD looks at each case individually, and what disqualifies one person might not disqualify another even in similar situations.
Thanks everyone. This gives me a much better idea of what to expect. Going to gather my documentation and file this week.
Good luck! And remember, even if you get initially disqualified, you can appeal. Don't give up if you think the decision was wrong.
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One last tip from someone who's been through this - keep detailed records of everything. Every application, every contact with Washington ESD, every job search activity. You never know when you'll need to prove something.
Great advice! I'll start a spreadsheet to track everything. Better safe than sorry.
Exactly! Organization is key when dealing with any government agency. It'll save you headaches later.
Bottom line: at $1000/week you'll probably get $600-700 in unemployment benefits. File as soon as you're laid off because there's a waiting period anyway. And be prepared for a frustrating experience trying to get through to Washington ESD if you have any issues.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect.
Good luck with everything. Hope you don't need to file but at least you'll be prepared if you do.
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I work part-time at two different jobs. Does that change anything about qualifying for unemployment if I lose one of them?
You might still qualify for partial unemployment benefits if you lose one job but keep the other, depending on how much you earn from the remaining job. The calculations get more complex in that situation.
That's good to know. I'll have to look into the partial benefits rules if that happens.
Thanks everyone for all this information! I feel much more confident about applying now. The Washington ESD website really is confusing but this thread cleared up most of my questions.
Same here! Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain things clearly.
This is what forums are for - helping each other navigate confusing government systems!
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Just filed my claim yesterday and used the benefit estimator. With my wages from tech job should get around $850/week. Now just waiting for adjudication to complete so payments can start.
From what I've read on here, seems like 2-4 weeks is typical right now. Hopefully not longer.
If adjudication is taking too long, that's another good time to use something like Claimyr to reach an agent and check on status
One more thing - if you work part-time while collecting unemployment, Washington ESD has a formula for how that affects your weekly benefit. You can earn up to about $200 without any reduction, then they start deducting from your benefit amount.
That's good to know. So you can do some gig work or part-time and still collect most of your benefits?
Yeah, they encourage people to work part-time while job searching. Just have to report all earnings when you file your weekly claim.
Camila Castillo
One last thing - if anyone does end up with credit issues while unemployed, there are nonprofit credit counseling services that can help. Just wanted to mention that as a resource.
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Aurora St.Pierre
•Good to know about those services. Hopefully I won't need them but it's nice to know they exist.
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Brianna Muhammad
Really glad I found this thread. Was losing sleep over this credit score question. Now I can focus on job hunting instead of worrying about things that aren't even real problems.
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Grace Johnson
•That's the right attitude. Focus your energy on getting back to work rather than worrying about non-issues.
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