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One more thing - keep records of everything! Screenshot your weekly claim confirmations and keep your job search log updated. If Washington ESD ever audits your claim you'll need documentation to back up what you reported.
Great advice! I'll start keeping better records. Better safe than sorry with this stuff.
Yes! I learned this from my cousin who got audited and had to provide 6 months of job search documentation. Luckily she had kept good records.
This thread has been really helpful! I feel much more confident about the weekly claim process now. Thanks everyone for all the detailed explanations.
Same here! Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything. This community is great for figuring out the Washington ESD system.
That's what we're here for! The unemployment system can be confusing but once you understand the weekly routine it gets much easier.
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This thread has been super helpful! I was worried about how to handle child support while on unemployment but it sounds like Washington ESD takes care of it automatically. One less thing to stress about.
Right? I was panicking about missing payments and getting in legal trouble, but it seems like the system is set up to handle this situation.
Exactly! Now I just need to figure out how to budget with the reduced income after the child support deduction.
One more tip - if you think there's an error in your child support withholding amount, document everything and don't wait to address it. I waited 3 months thinking it would sort itself out and it just got worse.
Contact both Washington ESD and your local child support office. Sometimes the error is on the enforcement side, sometimes it's on the unemployment side. That's when services like claimyr can be helpful for actually reaching someone at ESD.
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The bright side is that if you're back to work now, next year's taxes should be more straightforward without the unemployment complications. Hang in there everyone!
Thanks for the encouragement! Hopefully I won't need to deal with unemployment taxes again.
Same here. Ready to have regular W-2 income again and leave all this unemployment stuff behind.
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Just wanted to add that if you're in a union, your union rep might be able to help you understand the requirements too. Mine was really helpful when I had questions about my eligibility.
Unfortunately neither of my jobs are union positions, but that's good advice for others who might be reading this.
The key thing to remember is that Washington ESD will do all the calculations for you once you apply. You just need to provide accurate information about your work history and wages. Don't stress too much about getting the math perfect beforehand.
This is the best advice in this whole thread. Just be honest and thorough in your application.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about understanding the requirements now.
Aileen Rodriguez
Don't overthink it too much. Thousands of people work part-time while collecting unemployment in Washington. Just be honest about your earnings and keep looking for full-time work.
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Alfredo Lugo
•You're right, I'm probably overthinking this. Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses!
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Danielle Campbell
•Good luck with the part-time job! Hope it leads to something full-time soon.
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Zane Gray
Summary for anyone else reading this: No hour limit in Washington, just earnings limits. Report everything honestly, keep job searching, stay available for full-time work. Pretty straightforward once you understand the actual rules.
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Sydney Torres
•Great summary. The key is understanding it's about earnings and availability, not arbitrary hour limits.
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Abigail Patel
•And if you need to talk to Washington ESD directly about your specific situation, don't forget about services like Claimyr that can actually get you through to an agent.
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