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Bottom line - if you've been working part-time for 8 months at decent wages, you almost certainly qualify. The work requirement isn't as strict as people think.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much better about my chances now.
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Best of luck with everything! Sounds like you have a solid case for getting approved.
Thank you! Feeling much more optimistic after all this great advice.
If anyone else has questions about workers comp and unemployment, definitely try that Claimyr thing to talk to an actual ESD person. Way easier than trying to guess from online info.
Agreed, sometimes you just need to talk to someone who knows the system inside and out.
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Update on my situation from earlier - finally got through to ESD (thanks to that Claimyr service) and they explained my overpayment was due to employer wage records not matching what I reported. Agent said this happens all the time and isn't considered fraud.
So they were able to clarify it wasn't intentional? That gives me hope for my own case.
Exactly - she said as long as I made good faith efforts to report accurately, it's just an administrative adjustment.
Bottom line - focus on your appeal, gather your documentation, and don't let the fear of criminal charges paralyze you. The overwhelming majority of overpayments are civil matters that get resolved through appeals or payment arrangements.
Thank you everyone for the reassurance and advice. I feel so much better about this situation now.
Good luck with your appeal! Remember, you have rights in this process and shouldn't be intimidated.
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This has been such a helpful thread! I'm bookmarking it in case I ever need to file unemployment in the future. You never know when layoffs might happen.
Smart thinking! It's always good to know this stuff ahead of time rather than scrambling to figure it out when you actually need it.
Agreed! I wish I had looked into this sooner instead of waiting until the last minute.
Final reminder for the OP - don't delay filing once you're unemployed. Every week you wait is a potential week of benefits you could lose. Washington ESD doesn't backdate claims very often.
Noted! I'll file as soon as my last day of work happens. Thanks for the warning about not waiting.
This is so true. I know someone who waited a month to file and lost out on several weeks of benefits because of it.
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Pro tip: Set up your SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account before you need it. That's how you access all the Washington ESD online services and it can take a day or two to get verified.
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Laila Fury
•I'll do that today. Better to have it ready than scramble to set it up when I need it.
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Ryder Ross
•Smart move. Having your SAW account ready makes the whole unemployment application process much smoother.
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Gianni Serpent
Just want to echo what others said about Washington having unemployment benefits. I collected for 4 months last year after a plant closure and the benefits really helped bridge the gap while I found new work.
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Laila Fury
•That's exactly what I'm hoping for - just something to help while I job search. Glad to hear it worked out for you.
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Gianni Serpent
•It's not fun being unemployed but at least Washington makes the benefits relatively accessible compared to some states I've heard about.
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