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One more thing - if you're thinking about going back to school or training, there are some programs that can extend your benefits or change your requirements. Worth looking into if you're considering a career change.
Interesting! I hadn't thought about training programs. Where would I find info about those?
WorkSourceWA has information about approved training programs. Some let you collect benefits while in training instead of doing job searches.
Summary for OP: 26 weeks maximum in Washington, file weekly claims on time, do 3 job search activities per week, report all income, and keep good records. You should be all set with 8 years of work history!
Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more prepared now.
This is exactly the kind of info I wish I'd had when I first filed. Great thread!
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I was in a similar boat but found out I was actually misclassified as a 1099 when I should have been a W-2 employee. If your client controlled your hours, provided equipment, or treated you like an employee, you might have grounds for a misclassification claim.
You can file a worker classification determination request with Washington ESD. If they rule you were misclassified, your employer would owe back taxes and you could qualify for benefits.
That's a longer process though and might burn bridges with the client. Sometimes it's not worth the fight.
Bottom line - apply anyway. I thought I wouldn't qualify because of weird employment situations but Washington ESD surprised me. The online application takes like 20 minutes and they'll tell you if you're eligible.
You're right, I'm overthinking this. I'll just apply and see what happens. Thanks everyone for the advice!
Make sure to file quickly too. There's usually a waiting period and benefits don't start until after you file, so don't delay.
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The main thing is to stay current on all your existing accounts. If UI benefits plus any other income you have can cover minimum payments, your credit should be fine. Focus on job searching and don't stress about credit impact from the benefits themselves.
Thanks everyone for all the reassurance and advice. Feeling much better about this whole situation now!
Good luck with the job search! The unemployment benefits are there to help you through this transition.
I'm actually an HR person and deal with this question sometimes. Unemployment benefits are considered temporary assistance, not permanent income, so they're not reported to credit agencies. Your job search activities through WorkSource might be tracked by ESD but that's completely separate from credit reporting.
Thanks for the professional insight! The job search requirement is definitely something I'm staying on top of.
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Another thing - make sure you're available for work and actively seeking employment. If they have any doubt about your availability it can trigger a review that adds weeks to processing.
I'm definitely available and already started job searching. Should I document that somehow?
Keep a job search log with company names, positions, dates you applied. You'll need it for your weekly claims anyway.
Bottom line for OP: file immediately, have all your paperwork ready, file weekly claims on time, and expect 2-4 weeks for a straightforward case. If it goes longer than that, start making noise.
Perfect summary, thank you! I'll file this weekend and keep my expectations realistic.
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Isabella Martin
I'm curious how this turns out. Please update us after your hearing if you can. These stories help other people going through the same thing.
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Ryder Greene
•I'll definitely post an update. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more prepared now.
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Elijah Jackson
Good luck with your hearing! It sounds like you have a solid case if you can document the hostile work environment and your attempts to resolve it. Stay calm and stick to the facts.
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Ryder Greene
•Thank you! I'm still nervous but feel much better about my chances after reading all these responses.
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