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Javier Cruz
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.
Miguel Diaz
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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thanks for starting this thread, helped me realize my delay was normal too
Happy to help! That's what this community is for.
definitely, nice to know we're not alone dealing with this stuff
Miguel Diaz
Final tip for anyone reading this later: if your payment is delayed more than 5 business days, definitely contact Washington ESD to check for issues. Normal processing shouldn't take that long.
Great advice to wrap up the thread. Thanks for all your help throughout this discussion!
PixelPioneer
•Yeah this thread was super helpful. Glad we all got our payments eventually.
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Just to be clear for anyone reading this - you can appeal Washington ESD decisions for reasons like: wrong separation reason reported by employer, employer retaliation, constructive dismissal (forced to quit), medical issues that prevented work, domestic violence situations, or if you quit for good cause. The key is having documentation.
This is a great summary. I'm saving this comment for reference.
Javier Cruz
Update us on how your appeal goes! I think with that budget cut email evidence you should have a strong case. Washington ESD appeals are intimidating but they're there to protect workers from exactly this kind of employer misreporting.
Will do! Filing the appeal online today. Thanks everyone for the advice - feeling much more confident about this now.
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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.
Zainab Ahmed
For anyone still reading this - yes it's Wednesday, yes it's consistent, and yes you'll get used to the routine. Been on UI for 8 months now and Wednesday deposit is as reliable as clockwork.
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Connor Byrne
•8 months?? Hope your job search goes better soon
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Zainab Ahmed
•Thanks, the market is tough but I'm staying positive. At least the unemployment payments are reliable!
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NeonNinja
Update: Just wanted to thank everyone for the help! My payment showed up this morning (Wednesday) just like you all said it would. Feel much better knowing what to expect going forward.
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Sean Murphy
•welcome to the wednesday club! 🎉
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Yara Abboud
•Nice! Always good to hear success stories, makes the rest of us feel better about the system
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