Bottom line - there's no lifetime limit on unemployment claims in Washington. Just make sure you meet the work requirements between claims and file properly each time.

I'm in a similar situation - this is potentially my fourth time filing over the past 8 years due to various layoffs in the tech industry. It's reassuring to hear from everyone that there really isn't a limit as long as you meet the work requirements. The 680 hours OR $7,000 rule is key to remember. I've always made sure to work at least a full year between claims just to be safe, but it sounds like you don't need to wait that long if you hit the requirements sooner.

I think u should consider tempoary work also. Lots of warehouses n retail hiring for holiday season right now. That way you make extra $ AND dont have to worry bout turning down jobs or the requirements.

I've been dealing with this same issue for the past two months! One thing that really helped me was keeping a detailed spreadsheet of all my job search activities with dates, descriptions, and how they relate to my career goals. ESD seems to appreciate when you can show you're being strategic about your search rather than just randomly applying places. Also, don't forget about informational interviews - you can reach out to companies in your industry (or related fields) and ask to speak with someone about their work. Most people are happy to chat for 15-20 minutes, and it counts as a legitimate job search activity. I've actually made some great connections this way that might lead to opportunities down the road. One more tip: if you do apply for jobs, try to focus on positions that would genuinely add to your skill set or could complement your landscaping work. Think about office jobs at nurseries, garden centers, or landscape supply companies. That way if you do get an interview, you can honestly say it aligns with your career interests.

I've been in a similar situation and can share what I learned. In Washington state, there's no strict hourly limit, but you need to stay "able and available" for full-time work. I kept my part-time hours around 25-30 per week to be safe. The earnings formula is key - you can make up to your weekly benefit amount minus $5 before they start reducing benefits dollar for dollar. So if your weekly benefit is $300, you can earn up to $295 without any reduction. Beyond that, every dollar you earn reduces your benefit by a dollar. Always report everything accurately on your weekly claims - even small amounts matter. Washington ESD does cross-check with employer wage reports, so honesty is crucial. Good luck with the part-time work!

One thing I'd add that I haven't seen mentioned is that when you work those part-time hours, make sure your schedule still allows you to attend job interviews or accept full-time work if offered. Washington ESD can ask you to prove you're available for work, and if your part-time schedule conflicts with that availability, it could be a problem. I learned this when I had to turn down a job interview because it conflicted with my part-time shifts - thankfully it didn't affect my claim, but it was a wake-up call. Keep your part-time work flexible enough that you can still actively job search and be available for opportunities.

So glad to hear you got your backpay! This is exactly why this community is so valuable - real people sharing real experiences with ESD's confusing system. Your story will definitely help others who find themselves in the same scary situation of getting approval followed by more adjudication. Hope that last week clears up quickly too!

This happened to me too about 6 months ago! The timing is so stressful when you're already behind on bills. One thing that helped me was setting up payment arrangements with my utilities and landlord while waiting - most are understanding about unemployment delays if you can show them the approval letter. Also, make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while that one week is in adjudication, otherwise you could miss out on future payments. The system is definitely confusing but sounds like you're on the right track!

Nathan, this is such an inspiring update! Congratulations on getting approved - you must be so relieved after 6 weeks of stress. Your case really shows how "not a good fit" terminations usually work out in the employee's favor when there's no documented misconduct. I'm currently dealing with something similar - got let go after 4 years for "cultural misalignment" with zero warnings or write-ups. Been in adjudication for 3 weeks now and this gives me so much hope! Definitely going to try that Claimyr service you mentioned since I've had no luck getting through ESD's phone system. Thanks for sharing your whole journey with updates - it's exactly what people like me need to hear when we're panicking about bills and wondering if we'll ever get answers. Enjoy that backpay!

Nathan, congratulations on getting your claim approved! This is such great news and really gives hope to everyone else dealing with similar vague termination reasons. Your experience shows exactly why it's so important to keep filing weekly claims during adjudication - that 6-week backpay must be such a relief right now! I'm currently 2 weeks into adjudication after being terminated for "lack of alignment with company direction" following a management change at my workplace of 3 years. No warnings, no documentation, just suddenly not aligned anymore. Stories like yours help me stay optimistic that these weak employer justifications usually don't hold up under ESD's scrutiny. Thanks for taking the time to update everyone throughout your process - it's incredibly helpful for those of us still waiting to see how these cases typically play out. Enjoy having that financial stress lifted off your shoulders!