Can I get ESD unemployment if I quit my full-time job but still work part-time?

Maybe??? I quit my warehouse job last year bcuz my supervisor was literally screaming at me everyday & throwing clipboards (not kidding) & ESD approved my claim after like 6 weeks of waiting. But I didn't have any other job so idk how the part time thing works. They'll prolly ask u for LOTS of evidence about why u had to quit - save emails, texts, write down dates of incidents!!!

To directly answer your question: Yes, you CAN potentially qualify for partial unemployment while working part-time, but two critical factors will determine this: 1) You must have a valid reason for quitting your full-time job that meets ESD's "good cause" criteria. Hostile work environment can qualify but you'll need substantial documentation. 2) Your part-time earnings will reduce your weekly benefit amount. ESD uses a formula where they subtract 75% of your part-time earnings from your weekly benefit amount. For example, if you would qualify for $400/week in benefits with no work, and you earn $200/week part-time, they'd subtract $150 (75% of $200) from your $400 potential benefit, leaving you with $250 in partial unemployment. The entire claim will go through adjudication since you're quitting, so be prepared for 4-8 weeks of waiting while they investigate. You'll need to file weekly claims during this entire period.

i had this EXACT situation in november!!! quit my FT accounting job because my boss was a nightmare but kept my weekend barista gig. ESD put me in adjudication for almost TWO MONTHS and kept sending confusing letters asking for more info. i almost gave up but finally got approved for partial benefits. they determined i had "good cause" to quit because i provided copies of emails where my boss threatened to fire me if i took approved sick leave (which is illegal). the part-time work definitely reduces your weekly amount but something is better than nothing right?? good luck!!

I work for a workforce development agency and deal with ESD claims frequently. Here's what you need to know: 1. A hostile work environment CAN qualify as "good cause" to voluntarily quit, but ESD has specific criteria. Documentation is crucial - emails, texts, HR complaints, medical notes if the situation affected your health, witness statements if possible. 2. Part-time work doesn't disqualify you. It's called "partial unemployment" and many people utilize this. Your weekly benefit will be reduced based on your part-time earnings. 3. You MUST report all part-time hours and earnings accurately on each weekly claim. Failure to do so can result in an overpayment determination or fraud investigation. 4. When you file, you'll need to clearly explain why you quit. Be factual and specific about the hostile workplace conditions. 5. Continue filing weekly claims even during adjudication, which will likely take 6-10 weeks currently. Also, make sure your part-time work doesn't interfere with your availability for full-time work, as you must be able and available for suitable full-time employment to maintain eligibility.

I HATE THE ESD SYSTEM SO MUCH!!! I went through something similar last year and it was a NIGHTMARE. They denied my claim initially even though I had PROOF my manager was harassing me. Then I appealed and waited FOUR MORE MONTHS before finally getting approved. Meanwhile my savings were completely drained and I almost lost my apartment. The whole "good cause" thing is ENTIRELY up to whoever reviews your case. Some adjudicators are reasonable, others deny EVERYTHING. It's like rolling dice. And their phone system is USELESS - I called 60+ times trying to get updates and either couldn't get through or got someone who knew NOTHING about my case. Honestly, you need to plan as if you'll get ZERO benefits and anything you do get is a bonus. The system is BROKEN.

Has anyone tried using Claimyr to get through to ESD? After being unable to reach anyone for weeks about my partial unemployment situation (kept getting disconnected), I found this service at claimyr.com that helped me actually get a real person on the phone. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 It was actually pretty helpful for getting answers about my reduced benefit calculations with my part-time job. The adjudicator explained exactly how they were calculating my partial benefits, which was super confusing on the website.

just make sure ur part time job doesn't make u ineligible for benefits. if u earn too much from pt work u might not qualify for any payment that week. happened to me when i picked up extra shifts.

Thank you all so much for the helpful advice! I'm going to document everything thoroughly before I resign and make sure I have a solid case for "good cause." I'll also prepare financially for a potentially long wait during adjudication. It sounds like I should be eligible for at least some partial benefits while working part-time, but I won't count on it until it's approved. I'll keep applying for full-time jobs in the meantime and make sure I report all my part-time hours accurately when filing weekly claims.