BE CAREFUL!!!!! ESD is super picky about this stuff and will hit you with an overpayment if you mess up. My cousin got a $2,300 overpayment bill because he answered the full-time work question wrong. Make sure you answer NO tomorrow (since you haven't started yet) and YES next week (after you've started). And keep all your paystubs from the new job in case they ask for verification later. They randomly audit people all the time!

To clarify what others have said: 1. File tomorrow for this week (where you worked 0 hours) 2. File next Sunday for your first partial work week 3. Answer the "returned to full-time work" question as NO on tomorrow's claim 4. Answer the "returned to full-time work" question as YES on next week's claim 5. Report all hours and wages accurately on next week's claim 6. Continue completing 3 job search activities until your very last claim ESD calculates your eligibility for partial benefits using this formula: If your gross earnings for the week are less than 1.33 times your weekly benefit amount, you may receive partial benefits. The system automatically makes this calculation based on what you report. Congratulations on your new position!

I don't understand why people waste time with WorkSource when you could just CALL ESD directly!!! I got through after only 5 attempts and resolved my issue in one call. All these "shortcuts" people keep suggesting sound more complicated than just being persistent with the main phone line!!

Update: I went back to the WorkSource in Everett today and got more info about the UI Liaison schedule. Turns out they're only there Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-3pm. The woman I spoke with confirmed they can see the same things the phone reps can see but don't have to deal with the massive call volumes so they can spend more time explaining things. I also signed up for 2 workshops while I was there (resume building and interview skills) which will count for my job search activities. So even if you can't see the UI Liaison, still worth checking out WorkSource for the workshops!

Just to follow up on the job search activities question - yes, you still need to complete and document 3 job search activities for both weeks, including the week where you returned to work. It might seem pointless since you already have a job, but it's required if you're claiming any benefits for that week. Once you stop claiming benefits entirely, you can stop doing job search activities.

anybody know how long it takes to get the partial payment for the week you go back? my last partial took FOREVER compared to my regular claims

my cousin had to wait almost a year for his waiver and then they denied it anyway lol just saying dont get your hopes up too much the system is rigged

I had a similar issue but with a different timeline. For anyone dealing with overpayment waivers, here's what worked for me: 1. Request a Statement of Overpayment Account to verify exactly how much they say you owe and how much they've already recouped 2. Submit a hardship reduction request (Form ESD 640-001) to temporarily reduce the weekly amount they take 3. Check if your waiver was actually denied already - sometimes the notices go to spam or get lost 4. If it's been over 6 months, file a complaint with the ESD Commissioner's Office directly The hardship reduction form specifically asks about your income and expenses, and they can reduce the recoupment to as little as 10% of your weekly benefit rather than the default 50%.

The ESD system is so annoying. I'm still fighting with them over an overpayment notice from a job I had 6 months ago! They claim I didn't report income correctly but I absolutely did. Now they want $2,400 back! I've been trying to appeal but good luck getting anyone on the phone. The whole system is designed to be frustrating.

To summarize what everyone's said: 1. Wait until your last day of work to file 2. File immediately after your last day (don't wait for final paycheck) 3. Report your final paycheck during weekly claims for the week you receive it 4. Prepare to do and document 3 job search activities every week 5. File weekly claims consistently, even during adjudication 6. Keep records of everything Good luck with your claim and job search!