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Paolo Conti
One other important point - make sure you're continuing to look for work and documenting your job search activities while your appeal is pending. You need to complete and document at least 3 job search activities each week. Even though your initial claim was denied, if you win on appeal, they'll ask for your job search logs for the weeks you're claiming. Many people forget this and lose out on benefits they would have otherwise received.
This happened to my cousin!! He won his appeal but didn't get all his backpay cuz he wasn't keeping job search records!! So frustrating!!!
Yara Haddad
Thanks everyone for the great advice! I'll definitely be documenting everything carefully, getting statements from former coworkers, and making sure I maintain my job search records. I'll try that Claimyr service to get through to ESD - I've been calling for days without success. I feel much more prepared for my hearing now. Will update when I have news!
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One thing to remember is that banking holidays can affect the timeline too. For example, if Monday is a banking holiday, everything gets pushed back a day. I learned this the hard way during President's Day when I was expecting payment on Wednesday but didn't get it until Thursday.
That's a good point! I'll make sure to check for holidays when planning around when my payments will arrive. Thankfully there aren't any holidays coming up in the next few weeks.
ppl on here keep saying file online but tbh the phone system never crashes. website is always down for maintenance right when i need to file 🙄
LunarEclipse
•The website maintenance is usually scheduled for late night/early morning hours, but I agree the phone system is more reliable when the site is having issues. Just takes longer to go through all the questions by phone.
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Dylan Cooper
did u work enough hours to qualify for unemployment??? thats the real question!!!
Yes, I definitely worked enough hours in my base year to qualify. I was working 25-30 hours per week consistently for the last two years at the medical office before they downsized. That's not what I'm worried about - it was specifically how the Social Security might impact the benefit amount.
Just to summarize what everyone's been saying: 1. Your Social Security won't reduce your ESD unemployment benefits (regardless of what some confused adjudicators might think) 2. Your unemployment benefits might affect your Social Security if you're under full retirement age and exceed the annual earnings limit 3. Answer all application questions honestly - if they ask about retirement income, list your Social Security 4. If they incorrectly reduce your WBA because of Social Security, appeal immediately Hope this helps, and good luck with your claim!
Thank you for this perfect summary! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now. I appreciate everyone's help!
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One more important thing: if you disagree with any of the facts ESD presents during the hearing, make sure to clearly state your objection. The judge can only rule on what's discussed during the hearing. If the ESD rep says something incorrect and you don't challenge it, the judge will assume you agree with that fact. Be polite but firm if you need to correct something.
Natasha Orlova
One more thing - if your standby request gets denied, don't panic. You can still do your required job searches by: 1) Looking at remote positions you could do from anywhere, 2) Attending WorkSource workshops (virtual ones count), 3) Updating your resume and posting it on WorkSourceWA (counts as one activity), or 4) Researching companies in your new location (document it properly). The key is making sure each activity is something you can honestly do given your circumstances.
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Oliver Becker
•These are excellent suggestions! I'll definitely use these if my standby request doesn't go through. Really appreciate the practical workarounds that keep me in compliance while we're in this transition phase.
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Ravi Malhotra
my cousin moved to oregon n kept getting washington unemployment for like 3 months without telling them lol but she got caught eventually and had to pay it all back plus penalties so dont do that!!
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CosmicCowboy
•This is absolutely correct - you must notify ESD about any change of address, especially if moving out of state. Interstate claims are possible, but must be properly transferred. Failing to report your move could result in fraud charges and having to repay benefits with penalties.
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