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UNEMPLOYMENT PAY IS A JOKE! I worked for 15 years and when I finally need help, they want to give me $300 a week. How is that supposed to cover a mortgage and bills? The system is broken!
I don't even know how to appeal or who to talk to. Every time I call I get hung up on.
Just want to add that unemployment pay can be affected if you do any part-time work while collecting benefits. You have to report all earnings and they'll reduce your weekly benefit accordingly.
So I can't work at all while getting unemployment? What if I just do a few hours here and there?
You can work part-time, but you have to report it. In Washington, you can earn up to your weekly benefit amount minus $5 before they start reducing your unemployment pay.
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Last thing - don't be discouraged if your first payment takes a few weeks. Between processing time, the waiting week, and potential adjudication, it's normal for there to be a delay before you see money.
If everything goes smoothly, usually 2-3 weeks from when you first file. Could be longer if there are complications.
Mine took exactly 3 weeks and that was considered normal timing.
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The anxiety about benefits ending is real. I spent my last few weeks of UI constantly checking job boards and applying to everything. Finally found something but it was stressful.
That's exactly how I'm feeling right now. Glad you found something though!
The pressure definitely motivates you to apply more broadly than you might otherwise
Bottom line - you get 26 weeks max unless Congress does something (unlikely), your benefit year is 52 weeks from when you filed, and Washington ESD should send notice but don't count on it being timely. Plan accordingly!
Thanks for the clear summary! That helps a lot actually.
This should be pinned somewhere, best explanation I've seen
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One thing to remember is that even if you qualify for benefits, the amount you get depends on your highest quarter earnings. So working longer or earning more doesn't just help you qualify - it can increase your weekly benefit amount too.
That's a good point. I hadn't thought about how it affects the actual benefit amount.
Yeah, they calculate your weekly benefit based on your highest quarter, so having strong earnings in one quarter really helps.
I had a similar situation and was stressing about it for nothing. 8 months of steady work is definitely enough in Washington. The real challenge comes after you qualify - dealing with the weekly claims and job search requirements.
Good to know. I guess I should focus on understanding the ongoing requirements too.
Yeah, the initial qualification is actually the easy part. The weekly maintenance is where most people run into issues.
Rhett Bowman
The important thing is being honest about your situation. Don't try to collect both benefits at the same time - that's fraud. Wait until you're legitimately able and available for work.
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Ali Anderson
•Definitely don't want to get in trouble. I'll wait until disability officially ends and I have medical clearance.
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Rhett Bowman
•That's the smart approach. Better to wait a few extra days than risk benefit fraud charges.
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Abigail Patel
Good luck with everything! The transition from disability to unemployment can be tricky but sounds like you're asking the right questions.
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Ali Anderson
•Thanks everyone for all the advice. This thread has been really helpful in understanding what I need to do.
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Zadie Patel
•Happy to help. Just remember - wait for disability to end, get medical clearance, then apply for unemployment if you meet all the other requirements.
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