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Don't stress too much about having everything perfect before you apply. Washington ESD will ask for additional information if they need it. The important thing is to get your claim started so your benefit year begins.
That's reassuring! I was worried about messing something up and getting denied.
Exactly. Minor errors or missing details can usually be corrected. The bigger risk is waiting too long to apply and losing potential benefits.
Make sure you understand the difference between your waiting week and being disqualified. Everyone has to serve a waiting week where you don't get paid, but you still need to file your weekly claim that week.
Yes, the first week of your claim is a waiting week. You file the weekly claim but don't receive payment for that week. It's just how the system works.
The waiting week can be confusing but just think of it as a one-week delay before payments start.
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One last thing - make sure you understand how partial unemployment works. You can usually earn up to a certain amount before your benefits start getting reduced. Washington ESD has calculators on their website to help you figure out what you can earn.
I'll definitely check that out. I want to make sure I'm doing everything correctly.
Smart approach. The rules can be confusing but Washington ESD's website has good explanations of how partial benefits work.
Bottom line: file if you're eligible. Your employer's tax rate might go up slightly, but that's how the system is supposed to work. They pay when they can't provide work, and employees get support to bridge the gap. Don't let them make you feel guilty about using a system that exists for exactly your situation.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much better about filing now that I understand how it actually works.
You're welcome! Good luck with your claim. Hope you can get back to full-time work soon.
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Just want to add that if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD about partial unemployment questions, I found success using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Got through in minutes instead of hours of busy signals.
I was skeptical about using a third-party service, but honestly the Washington ESD phone system is so broken that anything that helps get through is worth it. Might have to try it myself.
I was skeptical too, but when you're dealing with time-sensitive benefit issues, sometimes you need to use whatever works. The video demo on their site really helped me understand how it works before I tried it.
Final thought from someone who's been through this whole part-time work while on unemployment thing - it's actually not as scary as it seems. The system is designed to encourage people to work even if it's not full-time. Just be honest, keep good records, and don't overthink it.
Thanks for the reassurance! I'm definitely overthinking it. Time to just take the job and figure it out as I go.
Exactly! You'll learn as you go, and there are always people here to help if you run into issues. Welcome to the part-time unemployment club!
Caleb Stone
Bottom line - from what you described, you should qualify. Performance issues aren't misconduct, you worked long enough, and you were involuntarily separated. File the claim and see what happens. Don't let fear of denial stop you from trying.
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Evelyn Martinez
•Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims on time once you get approved.
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Katherine Ziminski
•You've got this! Just be honest and thorough in your application.
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Daniel Price
One last thing - if you do get denied initially, don't panic. A lot of people get approved on appeal. The initial determination isn't always final.
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Alexander Evans
•That's reassuring to know. Hopefully it won't come to that but good to know I'd have options.
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