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The key thing is honesty. Report everything and let Washington ESD do the math. It's better to get a smaller benefit check than to risk an overpayment investigation.
Definitely agree. I'd rather be safe than sorry, especially after hearing about that $2800 overpayment earlier in this thread.
Exactly. The penalties for not reporting income can be way worse than just the overpayment amount.
One more thing - if you're working part-time for the same employer who laid you off, there might be different rules. Something about 'standby' status. Worth checking on that if it applies to your situation.
That doesn't apply to me, but good to know for others who might be in that situation.
Yes, standby has different rules. You can work up to 2 days per week without affecting your benefits if you're on standby status with your regular employer.
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One last thing - make sure you understand the difference between 'able and available' and 'actively seeking work.' You have to be both to qualify for benefits each week. Able and available means you're physically and mentally capable of working and available to accept work. The job search requirement is separate from that.
What if you're sick one week? Do you still file a claim?
If you're too sick to work, you wouldn't be 'able and available' that week, so you'd answer 'no' to that question on your weekly claim. You might not get paid for that week, but you should still file the claim.
This thread has been super helpful for me too. I'm bookmarking it in case I need to reference it later. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences!
Same here! It's nice to know there are people who've been through this before and are willing to help.
That's what these forums are for. We've all been there and know how stressful it can be when you're dealing with unemployment for the first time.
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Don't forget about work search requirements! Even though you just filed, Washington ESD expects you to be actively looking for work from day one. If you haven't started job searching yet, that could be part of the issue.
Yes! You need to log all your job search activities in WorkSourceWA. Three job search activities per week minimum.
This is probably it! Lots of people get denied for not properly documenting their work search activities.
Whatever the reason for denial, document everything and keep all correspondence from Washington ESD. If you do need to appeal, having a paper trail makes the process much smoother. Good luck!
Thank you everyone for all the advice! I'm going to check my work search logs first and then try to get through to Washington ESD to understand the specific denial reason.
Smart approach! Let us know how it goes. Hopefully it's something simple that can be fixed quickly.
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The whole system seems designed to be as confusing as possible. I've been trying to understand my eligibility for weeks and still have questions about my specific situation.
Same here! I ended up using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and finally got answers from an actual Washington ESD representative. Worth checking out if you're as frustrated as I was.
I might have to try that. I'm tired of getting nowhere with the regular phone system.
One more thing to consider - make sure you're meeting all the job search requirements even if you're getting the maximum benefit. Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week regardless of your benefit amount.
Good reminder. I need to make sure I'm logging those activities properly in the system.
Yeah, they can disqualify you for benefits if you don't meet the job search requirements, even if everything else is in order.
Paolo Rizzo
One last tip - if your claim goes to adjudication, don't panic. It's normal for disability cases to take longer for review. Washington ESD just needs to verify everything is legitimate.
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Giovanni Conti
•That's reassuring. I was worried adjudication meant something was wrong with my claim.
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NeonNova
•Nope, just means they need more time to review. Mine went to adjudication too and everything worked out fine.
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QuantumQuest
This thread should be pinned! So much useful information about disability and unemployment that you can't find anywhere else online.
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Giovanni Conti
•Agreed! Everyone here was super helpful. Thanks again to everyone who shared their experiences.
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Fatima Al-Hashimi
•Happy to help! These situations are stressful enough without having to navigate Washington ESD blind.
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