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For anyone still reading this thread, remember that your job search requirements don't change just because you're working part-time. You still need to be actively looking for full-time work and logging those activities in WorkSourceWA.
This is so important! I know people who got disqualified because they stopped doing job searches once they got part-time work.
Exactly. Washington ESD's goal is to get you back to full-time employment, not to support long-term partial benefits.
Has anyone had success using Claimyr to get specific answers about working while on unemployment? I'm still confused about some of the calculation details and might need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
Yes, that's exactly what I used it for! The agent was able to walk me through the exact calculation for my situation and answer my specific questions about reporting requirements.
Perfect, I'll definitely check out that demo video then. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Just want to add that the benefit amount also depends on whether you're on regular UI or if you qualify for any extended benefits. Most people start with regular unemployment which lasts up to 26 weeks in Washington state.
26 weeks should hopefully be enough time to find something new. Thanks for all the info everyone - this thread has been super helpful!
One more thing to keep in mind - your benefit amount is taxable income so you might want to have taxes withheld or set aside money for tax season. Washington ESD gives you the option to have federal taxes taken out automatically.
Oh wow I didn't even think about taxes. That's a good point to remember.
Yes, unemployment benefits are fully taxable at the federal level. You can elect to have 10% withheld when you file your initial claim or change it later through your online account.
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Has anyone used that Claimyr service that was mentioned? I'm not starting a job yet but I've been trying to get through to Washington ESD about my adjudication status for weeks with no luck.
Yeah I used it - worked really well for me. Check out their demo video to see how it works.
I was skeptical at first but it actually helped me reach an agent when I couldn't get through on my own. Worth looking into if you're stuck.
Bottom line - keep filing your weekly claims and report your work honestly. That's the safest approach. Washington ESD makes it pretty clear what you need to do on the weekly claim form.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more confident about handling this correctly now.
No problem! It's always stressful when you're not sure about the process, but you're doing the right thing by asking.
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Remember that even if your severance affects your first few weeks of benefits, you can still file your weekly claims. This keeps your claim active and ensures you don't have gaps in coverage once the severance period ends.
So I should keep filing weekly claims even if I'm not receiving benefit payments during the severance period?
Exactly! This maintains your claim status and ensures continuous coverage. Just report your severance income accurately on each weekly claim.
Final thought for the OP - don't let your former employer's HR department discourage you from filing. They may not understand Washington ESD rules fully. You have the right to file for unemployment benefits, and Washington ESD will make the determination based on their guidelines, not your employer's interpretation.
Thank you so much everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
Good luck with your claim! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any other questions during the process.
Rachel Clark
yeah and if you do run into problems with your claim, dont give up. the appeals process exists for a reason and you can often get decisions overturned if you have documentation to support your case
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Jeremiah Brown
•hopefully it won't come to that but good to know there are options
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Royal_GM_Mark
•Appeals can take months though, so it's better to get everything right the first time if possible.
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Chris King
One last thing about Claimyr - I used it when I was confused about my job search requirements and the agent was able to clarify exactly what activities counted. Sometimes you really need that human interaction to understand the rules properly.
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Jeremiah Brown
•that's really helpful to know, sounds like they can help with more than just claim status issues
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