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One thing to keep in mind is that even if you qualify for unemployment, your benefit amount might be pretty low if you were only working part-time. The weekly benefit is based on your earnings, so lower wages = lower benefits.
Yeah I figured it wouldn't be much, but something is better than nothing when you're unemployed.
Exactly. Plus you'll have time to look for full-time work while collecting benefits. The job search requirements aren't too bad as long as you're actually looking.
Just wanted to add that if you do get denied initially, don't give up! You can appeal the decision and sometimes they reverse it if you provide additional documentation or clarification about your work history.
The appeal process is actually pretty straightforward. You just have to make sure you file it within 30 days of getting the denial notice.
This is another situation where being able to talk to an actual Washington ESD agent through Claimyr really helps. They can explain exactly why you were denied and what documentation might help with an appeal.
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Make sure to file your weekly claims every week even if you think you might not qualify that week. Missing a week can cause problems and you can't usually go back and file it later.
You can file starting Sunday for the previous week. I always do mine Sunday morning so I don't forget.
I set a phone reminder for Sunday at 9am. Too easy to forget otherwise.
Just want to add that your benefit amount is based on wages from a specific time period called your base year, not necessarily your most recent wages. If you just started a new job before getting laid off, those wages might not count yet.
I worked at my last job for 3 years so that shouldn't be an issue for me.
You should be fine then. It's mainly an issue for people who recently changed jobs or just entered the workforce.
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One last tip: keep good records of your employment and wages. If there's ever a dispute about your eligibility or benefit amount, having documentation makes resolving issues much easier.
Good advice. I'll make sure to keep copies of my pay stubs and tax documents just in case.
Ravi Sharma
For what it's worth, I'm on week 22 of 26 and finally starting to get some good job leads. Don't give up hope - sometimes it just takes time to find the right opportunity.
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Ravi Sharma
•Hang in there! Use the time to really focus on your job search and maybe learn some new skills. The 26 weeks goes by faster than you think.
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Freya Larsen
•Good advice. I'm trying to stay positive about my search too.
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Omar Hassan
One more thing to remember - if you do find work before your 26 weeks are up and then lose that job later, you might be able to file a new claim if you've worked enough hours. So the 26 weeks isn't necessarily a hard stop on all future unemployment benefits.
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NightOwl42
•That's really good to know! So if I work for 6 months and then get laid off again, I could potentially qualify for another 26 weeks?
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Omar Hassan
•Potentially, yes. You'd need to meet the work and earnings requirements for a new benefit year, but it's definitely possible to qualify for benefits again after returning to work.
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