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Bottom line: if you worked regularly in the past 15 months and made at least minimum wage for decent hours, you probably qualify. The system is designed to help people who lost work through no fault of their own.
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One more thing - seasonal workers and school employees have special rules. Like if you work for a school district, you might not be able to collect during summer break or between school years.
What about substitute teachers? Do they have the same restrictions?
It depends on how much you work and whether you have a reasonable assurance of returning to work. It's complicated for education workers.
also if you owe child support they can take money from your unemployment benefits. not sure if that's a denial reason but it definitely affects how much you get
They can take unemployment money for child support? I didn't know that.
yeah they can garnish up to 50% i think. it doesn't disqualify you but it reduces your payment
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One last thing - after you file, you'll need to file weekly claims to continue receiving benefits. Don't forget about that step or you could lose benefits even if you're approved.
How often do I need to file these weekly claims?
Every week, usually on the same day. Washington ESD will give you specific instructions once your claim is processed.
And remember, if you need help navigating any part of the process or have questions after filing, Claimyr can connect you with Washington ESD agents much faster than trying to call on your own. Really worth checking out their site and demo video.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any issues. Hopefully the application goes smoothly though!
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Whatever the cause, if you're still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD about your partial claim, I'd suggest trying Claimyr. It's been a lifesaver for me when I needed to reach them quickly about claim issues.
Thanks! A couple people have mentioned Claimyr now. I'll definitely check it out since I've been struggling to get through to them.
Yeah, the phone lines are always busy. Having a service that can help you get through faster is really valuable.
The bottom line is that minimum wage policy is complex and economists disagree about the effects. What's clear is that your situation qualifies for partial unemployment benefits, so focus on maximizing those while you look for better opportunities.
Good advice. I think I was getting too caught up in the big picture when I should focus on my specific situation.
Exactly. The policy debate is interesting but doesn't change what you need to do practically to manage your finances.
Noah Ali
Remember to report any work and earnings when you file your weekly claims, even if it's just a few hours. Failure to report work can result in overpayment notices and penalties.
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Liam Mendez
•What if I do some freelance work? Do I need to report that too?
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Noah Ali
•Yes, all work and earnings must be reported, including freelance, gig work, or cash jobs. Washington ESD will reduce your benefits based on what you earn.
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Chloe Boulanger
The whole process seems overwhelming at first, but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims, it becomes pretty straightforward. Just don't miss any deadlines!
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Liam Mendez
•Thank you everyone! This is really helpful. I feel less panicked about the whole process now.
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Sophia Nguyen
•Good luck with your claim! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any specific issues.
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