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Amina Bah

Quit my job can I get unemployment benefits through Washington ESD?

So I quit my retail job last month because my manager was creating a hostile work environment and I couldn't take it anymore. Now I'm wondering if I can still file for unemployment benefits with Washington ESD? I know usually you have to be laid off but I've heard there might be exceptions for quitting with good cause. Has anyone been in a similar situation? I really need the income while I look for something new.

This thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was too scared to even try filing. Now I think I might have a chance.

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Don't let fear stop you from trying! The worst they can say is no, and you might be surprised by the outcome.

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Agree with that. Even if you're not sure, it's worth filing and seeing what happens. You can always appeal if needed.

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Hope this works out for you OP. Toxic work environments are no joke and it takes courage to walk away. You deserve to be treated with respect at work.

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Thank you, that really means a lot. It was a hard decision but I know it was the right one.

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Mia Alvarez

Hours cut at work Washington ESD - can I still collect unemployment benefits?

My employer just reduced my hours from 40 to 15 per week starting next month due to slow business. I'm making way less than I need to survive but I'm still technically employed. Can I file for partial unemployment with Washington ESD? I've never dealt with this before and don't know if reduced hours qualify or how the process works.

Quick reminder that if you end up getting a second part-time job while collecting partial benefits, you still need to report ALL earnings on your weekly claims. Some people think they only report earnings from their main job.

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Good point - I'll make sure to report everything accurately if I find additional work.

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Exactly. Washington ESD can cross-reference with tax records so it's not worth trying to hide anything.

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One last thing - make sure you understand the difference between being laid off completely versus having hours reduced. The requirements and processes can be slightly different even though both qualify for benefits.

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In my case it's definitely hour reduction not layoff. My employer made it clear I still have my job just fewer hours due to business being slow.

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Perfect - that's a straightforward partial unemployment situation. You should have no problem qualifying as long as the reduction was involuntary.

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Mateo Hernandez

Can you get unemployment if you quit because of coronavirus - Washington ESD eligibility?

I'm thinking about quitting my retail job because I'm really worried about getting COVID at work. Our store doesn't enforce mask wearing and customers get right up close to us. I have asthma so I'm high risk. Would I be able to get unemployment benefits from Washington ESD if I quit for health reasons related to coronavirus? I know usually you can't get UI if you quit but wondering if there are exceptions for COVID situations.

Just saw this thread and wanted to mention that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier - I finally tried it last week and actually got through to Washington ESD on the first try. Saved me so much time compared to calling myself.

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Good to hear another positive review. Might be worth it if I end up needing to talk to them about my case.

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Hope this works out for you. The most important thing is having a solid paper trail showing you tried everything else before quitting. Washington ESD really wants to see that you made good faith efforts to keep working.

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That seems to be the consistent advice from everyone. I'm going to spend this week documenting everything properly before making any decisions.

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Emma Davis

How long does an unemployment claim take to process through Washington ESD?

I submitted my initial unemployment claim with Washington ESD about 10 days ago and I'm still waiting to hear back. My claim status just says 'under review' but doesn't give me any timeline. I've been laid off from my warehouse job and really need to know when I can expect my first payment. Has anyone dealt with this recently? How long should I expect to wait for Washington ESD to process my claim?

Quick question - do I need to keep filing weekly claims while my initial claim is still processing? I don't want to mess anything up.

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Yes, absolutely keep filing your weekly claims even if your initial claim isn't approved yet. You won't get paid until approval, but you need those weekly filings to get retroactive payments.

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Good question, I was wondering the same thing. Glad to know I should keep filing them.

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My advice is to call them if you've been waiting more than 3 weeks. I know it's hard to get through but sometimes there are issues that need to be resolved and they won't tell you unless you ask.

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That's exactly why services like Claimyr exist - to solve the phone problem. Worth checking out if you're tired of wasting hours trying to get through.

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I might have to try that. This is driving me crazy and I need answers about my claim status.

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Olivia Martinez

Can you claim unemployment if your hours are cut at Washington ESD?

My employer just cut my hours from 40 to 15 per week due to slow business. I'm barely making enough to cover rent now. Can I file for partial unemployment benefits through Washington ESD even though I'm still technically employed? I've never dealt with this situation before and don't know if reduced hours qualify for UI benefits. Has anyone been through this process?

Interesting! My boss hasn't said anything about when hours might return to normal. I should probably ask about that before I file my claim.

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Good point! Standby status can be better in some situations because you don't have to do active job searching, but it's only available under specific circumstances. Worth asking Washington ESD about when you call.

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