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One thing I learned is that temporary work through staffing agencies can be tricky to report correctly. Make sure you understand whether you're an employee or contractor because it affects how you report the income.
I hadn't thought about that distinction. The place I might work at uses a staffing agency.
Definitely clarify that before you start. It'll save you headaches later when filing weekly claims.
Bottom line: you can work while on unemployment but you have to report everything honestly and understand how it affects your benefits. The 1.5x your weekly benefit amount rule is key to remember.
Thanks everyone, this has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about taking those part-time hours now.
Good luck with the part-time work! Just stay on top of the reporting and you should be fine.
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This thread has been really educational. I feel like I understand the requirements much better now.
Just to summarize for anyone else reading this: Washington ESD looks at your total earnings during a base period (usually 4 quarters), you need at least $3,850 and wages in 2+ quarters, and there's no minimum time at any single employer. The key is having enough total work history, not length at one job.
Perfect summary! That really clarifies everything.
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Final tip - set up direct deposit during your initial claim. Paper checks take forever and sometimes get lost in the mail.
Great point, I'll make sure to do that.
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This has been really educational. I never really paid attention to that deduction before but now I understand it's basically insurance for if I lose my job. The rate seems fair for what you potentially get back.
That's exactly the right way to think about it - it's insurance. You hope you never need it, but you're glad it's there if you do.
Agreed. This whole discussion really helped me understand how the system works. Thanks everyone for all the detailed explanations!
One more tip - if you do end up needing to file for unemployment, make sure you understand the job search requirements. Washington ESD requires you to actively look for work and document it.
yeah the job search thing caught me off guard when i first filed. you have to apply to like 3 jobs a week and keep track of it all
Exactly. And they can audit your job search activities, so it's important to keep good records of your applications and networking efforts.
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•Alright, you've convinced me. My adjudication is going on week 4 and I need answers. Going to check them out today.
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Paolo Conti
thanks for all this info everyone. i was feeling pretty hopeless about my situation but now i'm going to file my claim tomorrow. fingers crossed!
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Dylan Cooper
•Good luck! Remember to be honest and thorough in your application. You've got this!
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