Can I collect Washington ESD unemployment if I have 2 jobs and get fired from one?

Thanks! Do I need to report my warehouse job income every week when I file my weekly claim?

Yes, you'll need to report all earnings from your warehouse job on your weekly claims. Washington ESD will then reduce your benefits accordingly.

That's what I'm worried about. I did call in sick legitimately but didn't always have doctor's notes. Will that hurt my case?

It could be an issue, but being sick isn't misconduct if it was legitimate. Keep any documentation you have about your illnesses.

How long does the adjudication process usually take? I need to know if I'll get benefits soon.

Adjudication can take anywhere from 2-8 weeks depending on Washington ESD's caseload and the complexity of your case. They have to give your employer time to respond too.

Is that legitimate? Sounds too good to be true with how impossible it is to reach anyone at Washington ESD.

Yeah I was skeptical too but it actually worked. Got connected to an agent within 30 minutes instead of spending all day hitting redial.

So if my weekly benefit amount would be $300 and I earn $200 from my warehouse job, I'd get $105 in benefits? ($300 + $5 - $200 = $105?

Not quite. It's $300 - ($200 - $5) = $105. You get to keep the first $5 without reduction, then they subtract the rest from your benefit amount.

I wasn't planning to lie, just worried about how to explain the attendance thing properly.

Just be honest and provide any documentation you have. If you were genuinely ill, that's different from just skipping work.

Can I count applying for more hours at my current warehouse job as one of the job search activities?

I don't think so, but you'd need to check with Washington ESD. They usually want applications to different employers.

Tell me about it. The phone system is terrible. I spent 6 hours one day just getting busy signals.

That's exactly why I ended up using Claimyr. Worth it just to avoid the phone hassle and actually talk to someone who knows what they're doing.

That's good to know! I was worried having two jobs would complicate things but it sounds like it might help with the benefit amount.

Exactly. More earnings in your base period generally means higher weekly benefits, up to the maximum.

They haven't offered more hours yet but I'll keep that in mind. Would I have to accept any hours they offer?

Generally yes, if it's the same type of work you're already doing and doesn't conflict with your job search requirements.

I always called in according to their policy, usually the night before or early morning. Most of the times I was actually sick but a couple times it was family emergencies.

Family emergencies can be considered good cause too. Make sure you mention that in your claim and have any documentation if possible.

Yes, you file the same initial claim application. Just make sure to accurately report your work separation and your continuing employment when they ask about it.

Thanks, I might need to do this myself soon. My second job cut my hours way back.

Is WorkSource the same as the job search requirement or is that separate?

It's related but separate. You register with WorkSource and then log your job search activities there, but you still need to do the actual searching.

5 weeks?! That's terrible. Have you been able to talk to anyone about the delay?

I keep trying to call but never get through. Thinking about trying that Claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier.

Good point, I'll make sure to file every week even if I don't hear back right away.

Yes, this is crucial. Keep filing your weekly claims throughout the adjudication process or you'll lose those weeks permanently.

They can contact any of your employers if needed, but mainly they'll cross-reference what you report on your weekly claims with wage records they receive from employers quarterly.

Makes sense. So important to be accurate on those weekly reports then.

What should I prepare if it comes to that? I'm already nervous about the whole process.

Gather any documentation about your absences, company policies, communications with supervisors, anything that shows you followed procedures or had legitimate reasons.

Glad it helped! I'm feeling more confident about filing now too.

Definitely worth applying. Even if you don't get approved, there's no penalty for trying as long as you're honest about everything.

Great advice, thank you! I'll start gathering all my documentation before I file.

Smart approach. Being organized from the start will save you headaches later if they need additional information.

Good luck! Remember to keep filing those weekly claims no matter what.

And if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about your case, don't forget about Claimyr. Sometimes talking to an agent directly can speed things up or clear up confusion.