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Honestly the whole system is confusing and they don't explain things clearly. No wonder people get stressed about stuff like this. At least forums like this help clarify the rules.
Seriously, this thread has been way more helpful than anything on the official Washington ESD website.
The official info is so vague and technical. Real people's experiences are much more useful.
Bottom line - you're overthinking this. Selling your old stuff while on unemployment is totally normal and not something Washington ESD cares about. Focus on finding your next job instead of worrying about this non-issue.
You're absolutely right. Thanks everyone for the reassurance and advice. I feel much better about this now.
Glad this thread helped! These kinds of questions come up all the time and the answer is usually that it's not as big a deal as we think it is.
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Bottom line: There's no hour limit in Washington state for working while on unemployment. It's based on earnings. Work what you can, report everything accurately, and keep job searching for full-time work. The system is designed to help you transition back to full employment.
Perfect summary. I feel much more confident about taking this part-time job now.
Exactly right. I wish more people understood this instead of turning down work opportunities.
I had the same confusion when I first started collecting. Used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD and the agent walked me through the whole calculation. Now I work part-time and collect partial benefits without any stress about the rules.
Seems like that service really helps people get clear answers. I might try it if I have more questions.
Yeah, definitely beats spending hours on hold or getting conflicting information online.
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Had to deal with a contested claim last year and the whole process was such a headache. Couldn't get anyone on the phone at Washington ESD for weeks. Finally found out about Claimyr through a friend and they got me connected to an adjudicator who cleared everything up in one conversation.
Okay I'm definitely going to look into this Claimyr thing if I run into any issues.
Smart move. Wish I had known about it earlier in the process.
Bottom line - your employer can provide information to Washington ESD about your separation, but they cannot unilaterally block your claim. The decision is always made by Washington ESD based on state unemployment law and the specific facts of your case.
Thank you, this really helps put my mind at ease. I was so stressed about this.
Glad you got the info you needed! The unemployment system can be confusing but knowing your rights helps a lot.
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Last year I tried for weeks to reach someone at Washington ESD about a 1099-G error and got nowhere with their regular phone lines. Finally used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and actually got through to resolve it. Honestly saved my sanity during tax season.
How much did that cost? Is it worth it for just a simple question?
For me it was worth every penny compared to the hours I wasted trying to call on my own. Check out their demo at claimyr.com to see if it makes sense for your situation.
Don't forget you can also deduct job search expenses if you itemize, though with the higher standard deduction these days, most people don't itemize anymore.
What kind of job search expenses can you deduct?
Actually, I need to correct myself - job search expenses aren't deductible anymore under current tax law. That changed a few years ago.
JacksonHarris
One thing to watch out for - if you had any overpayments or issues with your first claim, make sure those are resolved before filing your second claim. It could delay processing.
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Hannah Flores
•Oh good point. I don't think I have any issues from my first claim but I should probably double-check my account.
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Mia Roberts
•If you can't access your account online or have questions about past issues, that's another situation where calling Washington ESD directly through something like Claimyr might help. They can check your account status and tell you if there are any holds.
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Jeremiah Brown
Thanks for asking this question! I've been wondering the same thing but was too embarrassed to ask. Glad to know it's totally normal to file multiple claims.
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Hannah Flores
•No need to be embarrassed! Seems like lots of people go through this, especially with how unpredictable work has been lately.
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