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Pro tip: Keep detailed records of all your work hours, earnings, and job search activities. If Washington ESD ever audits your claim or asks for documentation, you'll have everything organized. I use a simple notebook to track everything weekly.
That's smart. Do you track anything else besides hours and earnings?
I also note down job applications, interviews, and any communication with Washington ESD. Helps me remember what I've done when filling out weekly claims.
Just to add - the rules can be different if you're on standby status with your regular employer. If you're expecting to be called back to work, the part-time work rules might be more restrictive. Worth checking with Washington ESD if that applies to your situation.
My layoff was permanent, so I think I'm on regular unemployment, not standby status.
Sounds like regular UI then. Standby is when you have a specific return-to-work date with your previous employer.
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One thing that helped me was understanding that the 26 weeks includes any partial weeks. So if you work a few hours one week and still claim benefits, that counts as one of your 26 weeks even though you only got partial payment.
That's good to know. I was wondering if partial weeks counted differently.
Nope, any week you receive benefits counts toward your 26 week total. Something to keep in mind when taking temporary or part-time work.
been collecting for 24 weeks now and found a job that starts next month. glad I didn't have to use all 26 weeks but worried about what would have happened if I hadn't found anything
Congrats on finding work! That's cutting it close with only 2 weeks left on your claim.
thanks! yeah I was getting really stressed about it. the job market is tough out there
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Just to summarize the key eligibility requirements one more time: sufficient work history and wages in your base period, unemployed through no fault of your own, able and available for work, and actively seeking work. If you meet those criteria, you should be eligible for Washington unemployment benefits.
Perfect summary, thanks! I think I meet all those requirements so I'm going to go ahead and file my claim today.
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Just wanted to add that if you were part of a mass layoff or plant closure, there might be additional resources available through the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) program. Worth checking into if that applies to your situation.
How do I know if my company filed a WARN notice? Would they have told us?
Companies are supposed to give 60 days notice for mass layoffs, but you can also check Washington State's WARN database online to see if your employer filed one.
Last bit of advice - don't let the process stress you out too much. Yes, there are rules to follow and forms to fill out, but thousands of people go through this every week. Washington ESD has gotten pretty good at processing claims efficiently, especially compared to how backed up they were during COVID. You've got this!
That's smart - don't put it off. The sooner you apply, the sooner you can start receiving benefits.
Remember, even if there are delays or complications, you'll get backpay for any weeks you were eligible. So don't stress if the process takes longer than expected.
Isabella Martin
Keep us posted on what you find out! I'm sure other people are dealing with similar repeated disqualification issues.
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AaliyahAli
•Will do - hopefully I can figure out what's been going wrong and help others avoid the same problems.
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Elijah Jackson
Good luck OP. The system is frustrating but there are usually specific fixable issues behind these patterns of denials.
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AaliyahAli
•Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel like I have a much better understanding of what to look into now.
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