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Seasonal workers sometimes have issues too. If you work the same seasonal job every year, Washington ESD might determine you have reasonable assurance of returning to work, which can affect your eligibility during the off-season.
That happened to my friend who works at a ski resort. They couldn't get unemployment in the summer because they had 'reasonable assurance' of returning in winter.
School employees face similar issues with reasonable assurance between school years.
The bottom line is that eligibility rules are complex and sometimes your situation might not fit neatly into the standard categories. When in doubt, it's better to file and let Washington ESD make the determination rather than assuming you don't qualify.
Exactly. And if you're denied, you can always appeal if you think the decision was wrong.
Just make sure to file as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. There can be delays in processing, and benefits are typically only backdated to when you first filed.
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For anyone still confused about quarters, remember that Washington ESD looks at when the wages were PAID, not when you worked. So if you worked at the end of December but got paid in January, that counts toward Q1 of the next year.
That's a really important distinction. I think that might have affected my calculation when I filed.
Yeah, payroll timing can definitely shift which quarter your wages count in. It's another reason why the whole system is so confusing.
Bottom line - if you think you might qualify, just file the claim. The worst they can say is no, and at least then you'll know for sure. Trying to calculate quarters beforehand is more trouble than it's worth most of the time.
Agreed. I spent weeks trying to figure it out myself when I should have just filed from the start.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I think I'll just go ahead and file and see what happens. This thread has been really helpful.
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Just remember that even if Washington ESD initially denies your claim, you can appeal within 30 days. Sometimes they're more conservative on the first review but appeals officers look more carefully at the evidence.
The appeal process gives you a chance to present your case more fully, especially if new information comes to light.
And during an appeal hearing you can have witnesses testify on your behalf, which can be very powerful.
Last thing I'll add - while you're waiting for your claim decision, document any ongoing effects from the hostile work environment. If you're seeing a therapist or having trouble sleeping, keep records. It shows the lasting impact of what you experienced.
Absolutely. Washington ESD considers the ongoing impact when determining if quitting was reasonable under the circumstances.
Shows that the work environment wasn't just temporarily stressful but had serious lasting effects on your wellbeing.
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The work search requirement trips up a lot of people. You need to make at least 3 job search contacts per week and keep detailed records. Even if you're on temporary layoff, you still need to search unless you have a specific return date within 4 weeks.
Applying for jobs, contacting employers directly, attending job fairs, networking events. Has to be stuff that could reasonably lead to employment.
And you have to keep records of everything - company names, contacts, dates, method of contact. Washington ESD can audit your job search at any time.
NebulaNinja
Remember that if you work part-time while collecting unemployment, your benefits get reduced. Washington ESD has specific rules about how much you can earn before it affects your weekly payment.
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Amara Oluwaseyi
•I'm not working right now but that's good to know for the future. How much can you earn before it affects benefits?
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NebulaNinja
•You can earn up to your weekly benefit amount minus $5 before they start deducting from your unemployment payment.
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Javier Gomez
For anyone still confused about Washington ESD calculations, I used Claimyr last month when I had questions about my benefit amount. The agent explained everything clearly and helped me understand why my payment was what it was. Way better than trying to navigate their website or waiting on hold.
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Emma Wilson
•How quickly were you able to get through to someone with that service?
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Javier Gomez
•Pretty fast actually. Way faster than calling Washington ESD directly. The video demo on their site shows exactly how it works.
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