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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Washington ESD really needs to make this information clearer on their website. The base period explanation is so confusing and buried in legal language.
Agreed! I've been trying to help my friend figure out her eligibility and even I'm confused by some of the documentation.
Bottom line for OP: 8 months at your current job plus previous work history should easily qualify you if you've been earning decent wages and had taxes withheld. The key is having enough total wages during the base period, not tenure at one specific employer.
Thank you! This whole thread has been super helpful. I feel much better about my situation now.
Glad to help! Just remember to keep good records of your employment and wages in case you ever need to file a claim.
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One more plug for Claimyr - if you do file and have questions about your claim status or need clarification on next steps, being able to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD instead of playing phone tag for weeks is invaluable. The peace of mind alone is worth it.
I'm definitely going to look into this. The not knowing what's happening with your claim is almost worse than the financial stress.
Bottom line - you CAN get unemployment after quitting but you need a really strong case with lots of documentation. Start gathering evidence now even if you haven't decided to quit yet.
Thank you everyone for all the advice! This has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to start documenting everything and see if I can resolve things through proper channels first.
Smart approach. Having documentation protects you either way - whether you end up quitting for good cause or if they fire you in retaliation for complaining.
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The waiting week was eliminated in Washington so you should get paid for your first week of unemployment as long as you file on time. Don't wait to file your claim!
That's great news! I thought there was still a waiting period. When should I file - right after my last day of work?
File as soon as possible after your last day. You can file online 24/7 but claims are processed faster if you file Sunday through Thursday.
if your claim gets stuck in adjudication like mine did, you might want to try calling. I waited 6 weeks before I finally got through to someone who could help. Turned out they just needed one more piece of documentation.
they wanted a letter from my employer confirming my separation date and reason. something that should have been routine but got flagged for manual review
This is another situation where Claimyr could help - getting through to ask about missing documentation instead of waiting weeks for a callback.
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Just remember - when in doubt, report it. It's better to over-report than under-report with Washington ESD. They're much more forgiving of mistakes when you've been transparent than when they discover unreported work later.
This is the best advice. I've seen too many people get in trouble for trying to hide small amounts of work.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about taking the part-time work now.
One more thing - make sure your part-time employer knows you're collecting unemployment. Some employers don't realize they need to report wages to the state, which can cause problems with your claim if there are discrepancies.
Should I tell them during the interview or after I'm hired?
I'd mention it after you're hired but before you start working. Most employers are fine with it, they just need to know for their reporting requirements.
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if you end up needing to contact washington esd directly for anything, that claimyr service really does work. saved me hours of frustration when i had questions about my job search requirements
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Mei Chen
•Good to know, I'll bookmark that site just in case
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ShadowHunter
Great question OP! Understanding how the system works helps you navigate it better. Washington ESD has come a long way in recent years with their online systems too.
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Mei Chen
•Agreed, this has been really helpful. Feeling much more confident about the whole process now.
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