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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'm feeling much more confident about taking this part-time job and still collecting partial benefits. This thread has been super helpful.
Glad we could help! Remember to report your earnings honestly and you'll be fine. Good luck with the new job!
I've been in a similar situation and can share what I learned from experience. In Washington state, there's no specific hour limit - it's all about your weekly earnings compared to your weekly benefit amount. You can work part-time and still receive partial unemployment benefits as long as your gross weekly earnings don't exceed your weekly benefit amount plus $5. So if your weekly benefit is $350, you could earn up to $355 before losing benefits completely. With your offer of 15 hours at $18/hour ($270 per week), you should still qualify for partial benefits. The key is to report ALL your work hours and gross earnings accurately on your weekly claim - even if it's just one hour. Washington ESD will automatically calculate your partial benefit amount. Also remember you still need to be available for full-time work and continue your job search activities. Don't let fear of losing benefits prevent you from taking work - the system is designed to encourage part-time employment while you search for full-time work.
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Washington ESD should really make this clearer on their website. I was confused about the payment methods too when I first filed.
Agreed! The whole process could be explained better. I ended up calling just to understand how payments work.
That's exactly why services like Claimyr are helpful - sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get clear answers about this stuff.
Just wanted to add that if you're still waiting for your first payment to process, you can check the status in your eServices account under "Payment Information." The debit card usually ships within a few days of your first payment being issued, not when you're approved. So there might be a bit of a delay between approval and actually getting the card. Also, if you move during this time, make sure to update your address with both Washington ESD AND KeyBank separately - they handle different parts of the process.
This is super helpful info! I didn't realize you had to update your address with both Washington ESD and KeyBank separately. That explains why some people have issues with card delivery. Thanks for clarifying about when the card actually ships too - I was wondering why there's such a delay between approval and getting the card.
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the 26 weeks went by so fast for me too. feels like i just started filing and now its over. back to the drawing board i guess
thanks, you too. hopefully we both find something soon
I know the feeling - those 26 weeks really do fly by when you're in survival mode. Have you looked into any of the other assistance programs people mentioned? Might help bridge the gap while job hunting.
Just want to echo what others said about Claimyr - I was skeptical at first but it really does work. Used it to get clarification about my benefit calculation and the ESD agent was able to explain everything clearly. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person.
Still don't understand why we need a third party service to reach our own government agency. Seems backwards.
I agree it shouldn't be necessary, but until ESD fixes their phone system, at least there's an option that works.
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One more thing - some property management companies have specific policies about unemployment income. Call ahead and ask before wasting time on applications. Saves everyone time and frustration.
Great suggestion. I'll start calling places before scheduling viewings to make sure they accept unemployment benefits.
I went through this exact situation about a year ago in Tacoma. What helped me was creating a "rental package" with all my documents organized in a folder: monetary determination letter, 3 months of bank statements showing UI deposits, my job search log from WorkSource, and a brief cover letter explaining my situation and timeline for finding work. Most landlords appreciated the transparency and organization. Also consider looking at smaller, independent landlords rather than big property management companies - they tend to be more flexible about income sources. Don't get discouraged if a few places say no, there are definitely landlords out there who understand that unemployment benefits are reliable government income.
Zara Malik
One more thing - if your plant closure involves more than 50 employees, ESD might have a specialized rapid response team to help everyone. Ask your union rep if ESD has been notified of the mass layoff. Sometimes they set up special processes for large closures.
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Mateo Perez
•Excellent point. Under the WARN Act, large employers must provide notice to the state's dislocated worker unit as well as the local workforce development board. This often triggers additional support services and sometimes dedicated ESD staff to handle claims from that employer.
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Javier Mendoza
I'm going through a similar situation right now with my company's closure. From what I've learned talking to others who've been through this, the key is being completely transparent with ESD about everything you receive and when. My approach has been to report ALL payments when I file my weekly claims, but include detailed notes about what each payment represents (severance vs vacation vs WARN compensation). This way there's a clear paper trail showing I'm not trying to hide anything. Also, don't stress too much about the phone situation - I've found that ESD's online chat feature during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening) sometimes gets you through faster than calling. You can also try calling right when they open at 8am on weekdays. The most important thing is documenting your attempts to get clarification and being honest about what you received. Good luck with everything!
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