Can you apply for unemployment another time after being denied in Washington ESD?

Yes, you can definitely file a new claim! Since you worked after your denial, you'll likely qualify for a fresh claim with your new base period. The denial from September doesn't prevent you from applying again.

same thing happened to me last year, got denied then worked more and got approved the second time around

You'll need to file a new initial claim, not reopen the old one. Washington ESD will calculate your base period using your most recent work quarters. If you've earned enough wages in covered employment since your denial, you should meet the monetary requirements this time.

I had trouble getting through to Washington ESD when I needed to ask about reapplying. Spent hours on hold. Actually found this service called Claimyr that helped me get connected to an actual agent. Check out claimyr.com - they have a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works. Made the whole process so much easier.

MAKE SURE you report your part-time work correctly on your new application! Washington ESD will cross-reference everything and if there are discrepancies it could delay your approval.

wait can you really just apply again after being denied? that seems too easy

Update: I tried calling Washington ESD this morning to ask about my situation but couldn't get through. The automated system just keeps hanging up on me after being on hold.

The key thing is whether you have enough wages in your new base period. Washington ESD uses a specific formula - you need wages in at least two quarters and total wages of at least 680 times your weekly benefit amount.

I applied twice too, first time denied for not enough work, second time approved after working more. The process was actually pretty straightforward the second time around.

be careful about the timing though, if you quit your part time job voluntarily you might get disqualified even if you have enough wages now

The Washington ESD system is so confusing. I wish they made it clearer about reapplying after denials. Had to figure it out the hard way myself.

Just file online through the regular process. Don't overthink it. If you have more qualifying wages now, you should be fine.

I had a similar situation but mine was due to job separation issues, not wages. Still was able to reapply successfully after my circumstances changed.

The phone system is absolutely terrible. I tried calling for weeks about my claim issues before someone told me about Claimyr. Game changer for actually reaching a human at Washington ESD.

Make sure you understand the difference between a new claim and reopening an existing claim. Sounds like you need a new claim since your old one was denied.

just apply online and see what happens, worst case they deny you again but at least you'll know for sure

The Washington ESD adjudication process can take a while if there are any questions about your claim. Be prepared for potential delays even if you qualify this time.

Good luck with your new application! Sounds like you have a much better chance this time with more work history.

Final update: I went ahead and filed my new claim online. The system accepted it and I'm now waiting for the determination. Thanks everyone for the help and encouragement!