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Quick question about working while on UI - I might get some part-time work. How does that affect my weekly benefit amount?
So if my weekly benefit is $300, I can earn up to $295 without any reduction?
Malik Thomas
•Exactly. Just make sure to report all earnings when you file your weekly claim, even if it's under the threshold.
Jamal Carter
Has anyone dealt with an overpayment notice from Washington ESD? I got one saying I owe back $1,800 but I don't understand why.
Jamal Carter
•The letter is confusing and doesn't give specific details. I really need to talk to someone at Washington ESD to understand what happened.
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Zoe Wang
Remember to keep filing your weekly claims even while your initial claim is in adjudication. You won't get paid until it's approved, but you need to keep filing to maintain your eligibility.
I didn't know that! Good thing you mentioned it. I would have probably stopped filing if I didn't hear anything for a few weeks.
Zoe Wang
•Yeah, it's a common mistake. Keep filing every week no matter what, even if your claim is pending or under review.
One more thing - if you do get approved, make sure you understand all the requirements for keeping your benefits. Job search, reporting any work or income, being available for work, etc. It's a lot to keep track of but important to follow all the rules.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! I feel much more prepared to navigate this process now.
You're welcome! This community is really helpful for unemployment questions. Don't hesitate to post again if you run into any issues.
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Don't stress too much about the qualification requirements. Based on what you described - working 8 months plus 6 months before that, being laid off from your most recent job, and having good cause for quitting the previous job due to hour reduction - you should qualify. The key is just getting your application submitted and providing clear documentation about the hour reduction at your previous job.
Zara Khan
•Thanks, this makes me feel a lot better about applying. I was psyching myself out thinking it was more complicated than it actually is.
Dylan Cooper
•Yeah, Washington's unemployment system has its problems but the basic qualification requirements aren't too bad if you've been working steadily. Good luck with your claim!
Sofia Perez
One last tip - when you file your claim, be completely honest about everything. Don't try to hide the fact that you quit your previous job or downplay the reasons. Washington ESD will find out anyway when they contact your employers, and being dishonest will just create more problems and delays.
This is so important. I know someone who tried to not mention a job they quit and it ended up disqualifying them entirely when Washington ESD found out later.
QuantumQueen
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I used Claimyr twice now when I needed to talk to Washington ESD about my benefit duration and other issues. Way easier than trying to get through on the phone myself. They walk you through everything.
Lia Quinn
•Is it legit though? Seems too good to be true.
Totally legit. They just help you get connected to the actual Washington ESD agents. Check their website claimyr.com if you want to see how it works.
Haley Stokes
Bottom line: plan for 26 weeks max, start job searching immediately, keep filing weekly claims, and follow all the work search requirements. Don't count on extensions that probably won't come.
This is really helpful everyone. Sounds like I need to treat this as a 6 month window to find new work, not a long-term solution.
Asher Levin
•Exactly. Unemployment is meant to be temporary bridge income, not permanent support. Use the time wisely.
Dmitry Petrov
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Zara Ahmed
•I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into problems. Seems like a few people here have had good experiences with it.
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StarSurfer
Good luck with your application! The waiting is always nerve-wracking but it sounds like you have a solid case for eligibility.
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Zara Ahmed
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about applying now.
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