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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!
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make sure your address is current in the system. friend of mine had issues because his mail was going to old address
Where do you update your address if it's wrong?
You can update it during the application process or log into your account later to change it.
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Quick question - does it matter what type of job I had or why I was laid off when it comes to severance and unemployment? I was in management and got a pretty generous severance package.
The rules about severance affecting UI benefits are the same regardless of your job level or reason for separation (as long as you qualify for unemployment in the first place). The amount of severance might be different, but the calculation method is the same.
I wish someone had explained all this to me when I got laid off. I ended up not filing for unemployment for 6 weeks because I thought the severance made me ineligible. Lost out on benefits I could have received.
That's exactly what I was worried about! This thread convinced me to file right away and figure out the details as I go.
It's crazy how little information employers give you about this stuff when they lay you off. They should be required to explain how severance affects unemployment benefits.
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Just remember that if your employer doesn't show up to the hearing, it doesn't automatically mean you win. The judge still has to determine if you had good cause to quit based on the evidence you present.
Good to know. I was hoping it would be automatic if they no-showed.
It does help your case if they don't show up to defend their side, but you still need to prove your case.
The appeal hearing recording is your friend. They record everything so if there are any issues with the decision you can point to exactly what was said during the hearing.
I didn't know they recorded it. That actually makes me feel better about the whole process.
Yeah, they tell you at the beginning that it's being recorded. It protects both sides and keeps everything transparent.
Chloe Anderson
One thing to keep in mind - even if you qualify, there might be a waiting week before you get your first payment. And make sure you're filing your weekly claims on time or you could lose benefits for those weeks.
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Paolo Conti
•When do you file the weekly claims? Is it the same day each week?
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Chloe Anderson
•You file for the week ending on Saturday, and you can file starting Sunday morning. Most people do it Sunday or Monday to make sure they don't forget.
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Diego Vargas
I qualified after quitting due to unsafe working conditions at my construction job. Had to provide documentation but Washington ESD approved it as good cause. So quitting doesn't automatically disqualify you if you have legitimate reasons.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
•What kind of documentation did you need? I'm dealing with harassment at work and considering quitting.
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Diego Vargas
•I had photos of safety violations, incident reports I filed, and emails to my supervisor about the problems. For harassment you'd want similar documentation - emails, witness statements, complaints to HR, etc.
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