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Bottom line - you can definitely work part-time while collecting unemployment in Washington. Just be honest about your earnings, keep looking for full-time work, and you should be fine. Thousands of people do this successfully.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about taking this part-time job now.
Good luck with the new job! Part-time work can be a great bridge while you're looking for something full-time.
One last tip - if you're ever unsure about something with partial unemployment, it's better to call and ask than to guess wrong. I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it was way easier than trying to get through on my own. The agents are usually pretty helpful once you actually reach them.
Definitely keeping that in mind! Better to get the right information upfront than deal with problems later.
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Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even during adjudication. Don't want to miss any weeks.
Yes, I've been keeping up with those. Just frustrating not getting paid while they review whatever they're reviewing.
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Last resort option - if you absolutely cannot find your UI number anywhere, you can visit a WorkSource office in person and they can help you locate it. Bring photo ID and be prepared to verify your personal information.
Yeah, the in-person staff are usually pretty helpful and can access your account information directly.
Just make sure to call ahead and check their hours - some locations have limited walk-in availability.
SUCCESS UPDATE: Found my UI number in an email from Washington ESD titled 'Important Information About Your Weekly Claim Filing'. It was right at the top! Thanks everyone for helping me figure out where to look.
Great! Those weekly claim filing emails are another good place to check. Glad you found it!
Yeah, apparently I had multiple emails with the number in them - I just wasn't looking carefully enough before. Hope you find yours soon!
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Remember that if you work part-time while collecting unemployment, your benefits get reduced. Washington ESD has specific rules about how much you can earn before it affects your weekly payment.
I'm not working right now but that's good to know for the future. How much can you earn before it affects benefits?
You can earn up to your weekly benefit amount minus $5 before they start deducting from your unemployment payment.
For anyone still confused about Washington ESD calculations, I used Claimyr last month when I had questions about my benefit amount. The agent explained everything clearly and helped me understand why my payment was what it was. Way better than trying to navigate their website or waiting on hold.
How quickly were you able to get through to someone with that service?
Pretty fast actually. Way faster than calling Washington ESD directly. The video demo on their site shows exactly how it works.
Chloe Martin
For what it's worth, I used that claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it really did help me get through to Washington ESD when I had a similar confusing status. Worth considering if this doesn't resolve in a few days.
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Ava Garcia
•I'll definitely keep that in mind if I need to call them. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Diego Rojas
UPDATE: Mine just changed from 'pay type progress' to 'paid' this morning! Took exactly 2 business days. OP yours should update soon too.
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Ava Garcia
•Perfect timing! I just checked and mine updated to paid as well. Thank you everyone for the help and reassurance!
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