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wait i just remembered somethin else - make sure u answer YES to the "were u able and available for work" question even tho u worked that one shift. i messed that up once and had to deal with a whole thing with ESD
Thanks for the reminder! These weekly claim questions can be confusing sometimes.
To summarize for the original poster and anyone else wondering about part-time earnings: 1. Always report ALL earnings in the week you WORKED (not when you get paid) 2. ESD deducts 75% of your gross earnings from your weekly benefit 3. Report actual worked hours (don't include unpaid breaks) 4. You can earn up to your weekly benefit amount and still get some UI 5. Working part-time always leaves you financially better off than not working Hope this helps!
This is super helpful, thank you! I feel much more confident about how to handle my weekly claim now. Will definitely report the $100 and expect about a $75 reduction in my benefit for the week.
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Does anyone know if you need to keep filing weekly claims even after benefits are exhausted? I'm confused about whether I should keep doing this or if it's pointless?? The ESD website has conflicting info.
Yes, you should continue filing weekly claims even after exhausting benefits if you're still unemployed. This serves two purposes: 1) It maintains your claim as active in case any extensions become available later, and 2) It provides accurate unemployment data that could potentially trigger extended benefits if enough people are reporting continued unemployment. The system won't pay you during this time, but keeping your claim active is important.
Just out of curiosity have you tried looking at remote work in other states? I know someone who couldn't find anything locally but got hired by a company in Colorado for remote healthcare admin work. Might be worth expanding your search geographically since so many places are remote now?
That's a really good point. I've mostly been focusing on jobs within WA state. I'll definitely expand my search to include remote positions nationwide. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Has anyone actually gotten PFML in Washington recently? I hear the system is completely broken and payments are super delayed??
YES it's STILL a mess in 2025! My claim from January just got fully processed last week. I had to call literally every other day. The online system shows nothing useful and the status updates are completely wrong. The only way I made progress was getting through to actual agents who could fix things in their system.
To follow up on your question about the PFML application process - it's not overly complicated, but it does require coordination with your healthcare provider. Here's a quick overview: 1. Create an account on the PFML portal through ESD 2. Start your application (you can save and return to it) 3. Your healthcare provider will need to complete a certification form 4. Submit documentation about your employment and wages 5. You'll receive a determination within 2-3 weeks typically Since your treatments start in 2 weeks, start the application immediately. There's a waiting week before benefits begin. Also, PFML can be taken intermittently, which might be helpful for a weekly chemo schedule if you're able to work some days. As others have mentioned, the system can have delays, so persistence is key if you encounter issues.
This is extremely helpful, thank you. I'll start the application today and get the certification form to my oncologist right away. Really appreciate everyone's advice here!
Aisha Mahmood
My cousin works in IT (not for ESD) but he says most government websites are running on ancient systems and whenever they try to update security it breaks something else. Not surprised this is happening right when they're probably doing end of quarter updates or whatever.
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Mateo Sanchez
Glad to hear the SAW portal workaround solved it for you! For anyone else still experiencing issues, ESD just posted on their website that they're aware of the login problems affecting some users and expect to have it fully resolved by tomorrow. They've extended the weekly claim filing deadline by 2 days this week to accommodate for the technical difficulties.
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Luca Russo
•Where did you see this?? I just checked their website and Twitter and don't see ANY announcements about the problems or extended deadlines??
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Mateo Sanchez
•It's on the alert banner that appears at the top of the main ESD unemployment benefits page when you access it from a desktop browser. It might not be showing on mobile. They typically update these system notices once daily, usually in the morning.
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