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I think everyones forgetting to mention that you can work part-time while on unemployment! If you find a temp gig or part-time work while job searching, you can still get partial benefits as long as you earn less than your weekly benefit amount. You just report your earnings each week when you file your weekly claim. Helped me stretch my benefits longer last year when I picked up some gig work.
That's true but be careful with the earnings deduction. They take away your full daily benefit amount for any day you work 8+ hours, and there's also a formula where they deduct a percentage of your earnings from your weekly benefit. Still worth it though!
Thank you all for the helpful information! I've checked out the calculator on the ESD website and it looks like I'll get around $780/week, which is lower than my current income but will definitely help. I appreciate all the tips about job search requirements and the part-time work option - that could really help stretch things if my job search takes longer than expected. I'll make sure to apply right after my last day and keep detailed records of all my job search activities from day one. This community has been incredibly helpful!
One last tip: Set a calendar reminder for your weekly claims! They must be filed each week (Sunday-Saturday) and can be submitted starting Sunday through the following Saturday. Missing even one weekly claim can cause problems with your benefits. Good luck with your job search!
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If you're getting an ID verification error when trying to use eServices, try clearing your browser cache and cookies first. If that doesn't work, your account might be flagged for identity verification. For weekly claims, I've found that using the eServices mobile site on my phone works better than the desktop version or the telephone system. Just make sure you're on a stable wifi connection when submitting.
That worked! After clearing my cache I was able to log in and file my weekly claim online. Got a confirmation number and everything. Thanks so much for the help everyone!
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Also, make sure you understand how ESD calculates deductions for part-time work. Many people don't realize you can work part-time and still get partial benefits. For every $3 you earn, your weekly benefit amount is reduced by about $1 (after the first $50 which doesn't count against you). So you might not owe back the full amount of benefits you received during those weeks. When you talk to ESD, ask them to explain exactly how they're calculating the overpayment amount.
I had no idea about this partial benefit calculation. So it's possible I might not have to pay back the entire amount for weeks I worked? That's really helpful information, thank you!
For future reference (for yourself and others reading this thread), here's how income reporting works with ESD: You must report ANY earnings during the week you earned them, not when you get paid. Even if it's just a few hours or a single gig job. Then ESD applies their formula to determine if you still qualify for partial benefits. This is one of the most common mistakes people make with unemployment claims.
Thank you for explaining this. I definitely misunderstood how it worked. I'll make sure I have the dates I actually worked (not just when I got paid) when I call to report the overpayment.
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this happened to me to. i waited 9 WEEKS for my claim!!! the system is broken nobody cares about us regular ppl
9 weeks?? Ugh that's scary. Did you eventually get paid for all the weeks you claimed during adjudication?
ya i got backpay for everything but it was HELL waiting. couldnt pay rent on time got charged late fees. thanks ESD!!!
Back to your original question about moderation - I did find an email address for the site administrators at the very bottom of the page. Maybe try sending a message there specifically about the harassment issues? Might be more effective than the report button.
Good suggestion, I'll try that. Thanks for being one of the helpful people here!
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One more thing to consider - check your collective bargaining agreement carefully. There might be a specific grievance process for wage issues that you need to follow before or alongside filing with L&I. Some CBAs have strict timelines and procedures. You don't want to miss any deadlines that could help your case.
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That's a really good point. I'll review our CBA tonight. I've already talked to my union rep but maybe there's a formal grievance process I should be using too. I appreciate all the help everyone!
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