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Remember that your benefit amount can change if you work part-time while collecting. They reduce your weekly payment dollar-for-dollar after you earn more than your weekly benefit amount minus $5. So if you're getting $394, you can earn up to $389 without any reduction.
That's really helpful to know. I might try to find some part-time work while I'm looking for full-time.
Just make sure to report all earnings accurately on your weekly claims. Washington ESD will find out eventually if you don't.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful explanations! This makes way more sense now. I was worried they made a mistake but it sounds like $394 is correct based on my work history. I'll keep filing my weekly claims and focus on my job search.
Glad we could help clarify things! Good luck with your job search.
Don't forget to keep track of your job search activities for your weekly claims. Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week.
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The most important thing is just to file your claim as soon as possible after you become unemployed. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file, so don't wait thinking you'll find work quickly. File first, then if you find work right away you can just stop claiming.
That's good advice. I keep hoping I won't need to file but better safe than sorry.
Exactly. There's no penalty for filing and then not using the benefits if you find work. But if you wait and don't find work, you lose those weeks forever.
One more thing - if you're still employed part-time, you might want to ask your employer about reducing your hours instead of laying you off completely. Sometimes you can get partial unemployment benefits while working reduced hours, which might be better financially than being completely unemployed.
It's called work sharing or partial unemployment. Not all employers participate but it's worth asking about. You still have to meet the job search requirements though.
yeah i did this for a while. worked 3 days a week and got partial unemployment for the other 2 days. helped bridge the gap until business picked up again
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The key is to be patient but persistent. Keep filing your weekly claims, respond to any requests for information immediately, and don't be afraid to call if something seems wrong. The system works but it takes time.
Thank you everyone for all the advice! I feel much better about the process now. Going to keep filing weekly and try to be patient.
You got this! We've all been through the waiting game. It gets easier once you know what to expect.
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I keep seeing people mention this service. Might have to check it out if my claim doesn't update soon.
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UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my card finally came today! 8 business days total from when my payment was processed. Thanks for all the info everyone
Awesome! That gives me hope mine will be here soon too.
see told you it would be fine!
Liam McConnell
At $18/hour, you'd hit your weekly benefit limit pretty fast. If your WBA is $500, that's about 28 hours max. But you also have to stay under 32 hours for the availability requirement. So realistically, you're looking at 25-28 hours max.
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Isabella Ferreira
•That's actually perfect for what I need. Thank you for doing the math!
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Amara Oluwaseyi
•Just remember to factor in any other income too, like gig work or side jobs.
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CosmicCaptain
The bottom line is Washington ESD wants you to work, but they don't want you to become dependent on partial benefits. The rules are designed to push you toward full-time employment. Keep that in mind when planning your hours.
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Isabella Ferreira
•That makes sense. I'm hoping this part-time work leads to full-time eventually.
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Giovanni Rossi
•That's the ideal outcome. Use the part-time work as a stepping stone, not a permanent solution.
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