One more thing to consider - if your new part-time job pays more than the old one, your weekly benefit amount might be reduced more than it was previously. The formula is that ESD deducts 75% of what you earn from your weekly benefit amount. So if your new job pays substantially more, you might end up with less unemployment benefits or none at all depending on your WBA.

I went through something very similar last year. The key is building a solid case before you quit. Here's what worked for me: 1. Send an email to the owner TODAY documenting specific incidents with dates. Something like "I'm writing to address ongoing workplace issues that are affecting my ability to perform my duties..." This creates a paper trail showing you tried to resolve it. 2. Keep detailed notes of every incident moving forward - date, time, witnesses, what was said/done, how it affected you. 3. If any coworkers witnessed the abuse, ask them to write brief statements or at least get their contact info in case ESD wants to interview them. 4. When you quit, do it in writing and clearly state "hostile work environment" as your reason. Be specific about the verbal abuse and unprofessional conduct. The good news is that with your WBA of $486 and new job paying ~$340/week, you'll still qualify for partial benefits once this gets resolved. Yes, adjudication sucks (mine took 6 weeks), but if you have documentation showing genuine harassment, ESD will likely approve your claim. One tip: during adjudication, keep filing your weekly claims and report your new job earnings accurately. If approved, you'll get back-paid for those weeks. Don't let them intimidate you into staying in an abusive situation - your mental health is worth more than avoiding some paperwork hassle.

Good luck with your claim! Remember that even if the initial decision doesn't go your way, the appeals process gives you another chance to present your case with more time to gather evidence and prepare your argument.

I went through a similar situation last year - got terminated for alleged policy violations while dealing with severe anxiety. The key things that helped my case were: 1) Having documentation from my doctor about my mental health condition at the time, 2) Showing I had no prior disciplinary actions, and 3) Demonstrating the employer's evidence wasn't as clear-cut as they claimed. Washington ESD does consider mitigating circumstances, especially mental health issues that may have impaired judgment. Make sure to gather any medical records from that time period and be prepared to explain how your mental state may have affected your actions. The adjudication process was nerve-wracking but fair - they really do listen to both sides before making a decision.

Last thing - make sure your direct deposit info is correct in your account. I've heard horror stories of people waiting weeks for payments that were going to closed bank accounts.

From what I've seen, if everything goes smoothly you're looking at about 3 weeks total from filing to first payment in your account. But 'everything going smoothly' is the key phrase there - lots of things can cause delays.

I just want to say how much I appreciate everyone sharing their knowledge here. As someone new to all this unemployment stuff, these discussions are really helpful for understanding my options.

This thread has been really eye-opening about domestic worker rights! I'm currently a part-time nanny for two different families and now I'm wondering about my own situation. One family pays me through Venmo and the other gives me cash - neither has ever mentioned taxes or anything official. Reading about all the employee vs contractor classification issues makes me think I should have a conversation with both families about how they're handling my employment status. Does anyone know if working for multiple families at the same time affects unemployment eligibility if I were to lose these positions?

Thanks everyone for all the info in this thread. I feel much more confident about applying for Medicaid now. It's nice to know other people have been through the same situation successfully.

One more thing to consider - if you have any existing prescriptions, make sure to ask about formulary coverage when you're choosing your Medicaid managed care plan. Different plans may cover different medications, so if you take something regularly, you'll want to make sure it's covered under whichever plan you select. I learned this the hard way when I switched plans and had to jump through hoops to get my medication approved.