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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about managing the work search requirements now. This thread has been super useful.
Glad we could help! Remember to keep detailed records and you should be fine. Washington ESD mainly wants to see that you're making genuine efforts to find work.
Agreed, thanks to everyone who shared their experiences. Makes the whole process feel less overwhelming.
As someone who just went through a Washington ESD audit last month, I can't stress enough how important it is to be detailed in your documentation. I thought I was being thorough, but they asked for things like the specific time of day I submitted applications and whether I followed up on any of them. I ended up having to reconstruct some of my records from email confirmations and browser history. Now I include timestamps, confirmation numbers when available, and notes about any follow-up actions. It's extra work but worth it for peace of mind. Also, don't forget that volunteer work related to your field can sometimes count as networking - I had volunteered at a professional conference and the ESD agent confirmed that counted as a valid activity.
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Just wanted to add one more tip that helped me - when you report your Uber Eats earnings each week, make sure you're reporting the gross amount BEFORE any expenses like gas or car maintenance. ESD wants to know your total earnings from the work, not your net profit after expenses. You can deduct those expenses on your taxes later, but for unemployment reporting purposes, always use the gross amount that Uber shows you earned. Also, if you have a week where you signed up to drive but didn't get any orders or chose not to accept any, you still need to answer "yes" to the question about looking for work that week, but you'd report $0 in earnings. Just being available to work counts as work-seeking activity.
I'm in a similar situation and have been hesitant to start any gig work because of all the conflicting information out there. Reading through everyone's experiences here is really helpful - it sounds like the key is being super accurate with reporting and keeping detailed records. One question I have is about the timing of reporting. If I work Uber Eats on a Sunday but don't get paid until the following Tuesday, do I report those earnings for the week I worked (the week with Sunday) or the week I got paid? I want to make sure I get this right from the start to avoid any flags on my account. Also, has anyone had experience with ESD asking for additional documentation about gig work income beyond just the weekly reporting? I'm wondering if I should be prepared to provide screenshots or other proof upfront.
You report earnings for the week you actually worked, not when you got paid. So if you work Sunday, you'd report those earnings for that week even though the payment comes later. This is really important to get right! As for documentation, I haven't had ESD ask for additional proof during regular weekly reporting, but like @Miles Hammonds mentioned, they can randomly audit claims later. I d'definitely recommend taking screenshots of your daily earnings right from the start - the Uber driver app shows your daily totals which makes it easy to track. Better to have the records and not need them than the other way around. @Freya Larsen gave great advice about reporting gross earnings before expenses. The Uber app will show you exactly what to report each day, so just use those numbers directly.
@Keisha Johnson You re'smart to want to get this right from the beginning! @Aurora Lacasse is absolutely correct about reporting for the week you worked, not when paid. I d also'suggest setting up a simple spreadsheet or even just notes on your phone to track your daily Uber earnings as you go. That way you re not'scrambling at the end of the week trying to remember what you made each day. The Uber driver app keeps good records, but having your own backup is always helpful. One thing I learned is that ESD s weekly'claim questions are pretty straightforward about gig work - they ll ask'if you worked and how much you earned. As long as you re honest'and accurate with those numbers, the system handles gig work just fine. The problems seem to come up when people try to hide income or report incorrectly. Good luck with whatever you decide to do! It sounds like both you and @Isla Fischer are approaching this thoughtfully.
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Based on everyone's feedback, here's a summary for you: 1. Yes, you must complete 3 job search activities weekly while working part-time 2. Your part-time work doesn't count toward job search requirements 3. Various activities count: applications, workshops, job fairs, etc. 4. Report gross earnings for hours worked each week, even if not paid yet 5. Partial benefits = Weekly Benefit Amount minus 75% of your earnings 6. Keep detailed records of all job search activities in case of audit 7. You must remain available for and accept suitable full-time work Hope this helps clarify everything!
Thank you so much for this perfect summary! This answers all my questions and I feel much more confident about managing my claim while working part-time now. I'll start documenting my job searches properly and make sure I stay in compliance with all the requirements.
Just wanted to add that if you're struggling to fit in all 3 job search activities each week with your part-time schedule, try to batch them efficiently. I do all mine on Sunday evenings - apply to 2-3 jobs online, update my profile on a job board, and maybe register with a new staffing agency. Takes about an hour total and then I'm done for the week. Also keep a simple spreadsheet with dates, company names, and what you did - makes it so much easier if ESD ever asks for documentation later!
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She said it's because until you actually start getting paid, there's always a chance the job falls through. They've had too many people stop looking for work because of a
It looks like your comment got cut off! I'd love to hear the rest of what your cousin said about why they have this rule. That makes sense though - I guess job offers can fall through even after you've accepted them.
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Good luck! Remember to be completely honest about your work situation and include every detail that shows you were treated like an employee.
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Paolo Ricci
I've been following this thread closely because I'm in a similar situation. Just wanted to add that if you do end up having to appeal a denial, consider getting help from a legal aid organization or employment attorney who specializes in worker classification issues. Many offer free consultations for unemployment cases. I know it's another step, but having someone who understands the legal nuances can really help present your case effectively. Also, while you're gathering documentation, don't forget things like how they handled your work assignments - did they give you projects directly or did you bid on them? Did they provide training or detailed instructions? These details can be crucial in proving employee vs contractor status. Wishing you the best of luck with your application!
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Liam McConnell
•This is really helpful advice about getting legal help! I hadn't thought about the difference between being assigned work directly vs bidding on projects. In my case, they definitely just assigned me projects and told me exactly what they wanted - there was never any bidding process. That seems like another point in favor of employee classification. Do you know if Washington state has any specific legal aid organizations that focus on employment issues like this?
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