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honestly the whole thing is confusing but if you worked 8 months you should be good. I worked way less and still got benefits
It depends on how much you earned and when, not just how long you worked. But consistent part-time work for 8 months would likely meet the requirements for most people.
To summarize for the OP: With 8 months of part-time work, you very likely have qualifying wages in multiple quarters of your base period. The specific requirements are $1,000 total base period wages, $200+ in at least 2 quarters, and total wages at least 1.25x your highest quarter. File your application - you can always appeal if there are any issues with the determination.
Perfect summary, thank you! I feel much more confident about applying now.
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Quick clarification - the 2025 Washington state unemployment insurance taxable wage base is actually $68,500, not $67,600 like someone mentioned earlier. Small difference but wanted to be accurate.
thanks for the correction! i was close but not exact
Bottom line: don't worry about the federal $7k limit affecting your benefits. Your Washington ESD claim is based on your real wages during your base period quarters. The wage limits for taxes and the wage limits for benefit calculations are totally different things.
Perfect summary! I'm going to stop worrying about this and focus on getting through to someone about my claim status.
exactly what i needed to hear too, was stressing about the same thing
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Oh and one more thing - make sure you're available for work and actively seeking employment. If you're planning to go back to school full-time or take an extended vacation, you might not be eligible during those periods.
What about part-time school? I was thinking about taking a night class.
Part-time is usually okay as long as it doesn't interfere with your ability to work and job search. Full-time school is different though.
The whole system is pretty straightforward once you get used to it. I've been filing weekly claims for 8 weeks now and it takes maybe 5 minutes each Sunday. The hardest part is really just that initial application.
That's reassuring! I was worried it would be complicated every week.
Nope, weekly claims are just basic questions about whether you worked, looked for work, and were available. Pretty simple.
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Final note for anyone reading this later: if you have questions about unemployment eligibility or your employer contests your claim, document everything and don't hesitate to appeal if you believe you're eligible. The system works when people use it properly.
Great advice. I'm definitely going to be more prepared if I ever need to file in the future.
Absolutely agree about documentation. Having my medical records made all the difference in my case.
thanks everyone, this was way more informative than anything i could find on the washington esd website. you all rock!
seriously! way better than trying to decode government websites
The Washington ESD website has good info but it's not always written in plain English. Glad we could help break it down.
Yara Haddad
This is so true. I found that having a routine and treating job searching like a full-time job helped me stay motivated.
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Keisha Robinson
Also don't isolate yourself. Keep networking and stay connected with people in your industry. Sometimes opportunities come from unexpected places.
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