Will ESD cut my benefits after getting fired, taking low-paying job, then switching jobs?

youll be fine quitting for a better paying job thats good cause. i did something similar last yr. as long as your making more $ at the new job esd considers that good cause to quit

There's actually specific language in ESD regulations about this. Quitting for a better-paying job or one with more hours IS considered good cause. However, you need to document this carefully. When you report your job change on your weekly claim, make sure you specify: 1. The exact wage increase ($18/hr to $24/hr) 2. That you're accepting a better employment opportunity 3. The date of your last day at current job and first day at new job Your partial benefits will be recalculated based on your new earnings. As long as you're still earning less than your weekly benefit amount plus the earnings disregard (first 25% of your weekly benefit doesn't count against you), you'll still receive some partial UI.

You'll definitely want to call ESD to explain your situation fully. Reporting on the weekly claim is important, but the automated system might flag a voluntary quit for review, which could delay your benefits. When you call, explain that you're quitting for a better-paying position (which is good cause). Be prepared for some potential disruption in your benefits while they process this change. They may put your claim on hold briefly while they verify the details of your new employment. I'd also recommend keeping documentation of both job offers (hourly rates, hours offered, etc.) in case you need to prove the new job is better financially.

I was in almost the exact same situation last month! I was on partial unemployment while working at a warehouse job, then got offered a better-paying office position. I was worried about the same thing, but the key is documenting EVERYTHING. I tried calling ESD for days but couldn't get through because of the constant busy signals. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got connected to an ESD agent within 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The agent confirmed that quitting for a better job is protected under WAC 192-150-100. Make sure you document the wage increase and have both employers' contact info ready. My benefits were adjusted based on my new income without any interruption.

BE CAREFUL!!!! ESD is LOOKING for reasons to deny benefits! They'll see you quit and IMMEDIATELY disqualify you without even reading your explanation. I've seen this happen to multiple people!! They quit for better jobs and still got hit with overpayment notices months later claiming they quit without good cause!!! The system is broken!!

just make sure ur not getting less hours overall!! my sister quit for higher pay but fewer hours and ESD counted it as quitting without good cause bc her weekly income was actually less even tho the hourly was more. they look at total $$$ not just hourly rate

One more important detail: when you start your new job, continue filing your weekly claims without interruption, even if you think you might not qualify for partial benefits anymore. Report your hours and earnings accurately each week. This does two things: 1. It keeps your claim active in case your new job doesn't work out during the benefit year 2. It lets ESD properly calculate if you still qualify for partial benefits If your new earnings exceed your benefit threshold, your claim will simply show $0 paid for those weeks, but remains active. If you stop filing altogether, you might have to reopen your claim later which is more complicated.

When I called ESD about my job change situation, they told me to include a detailed note in the comments section of my weekly claim explaining: - That I'm quitting for a better paying position - The exact wage difference - The hours at both jobs - The date of job change This creates a record in their system. But I still recommend actually speaking with an agent if possible, as they can add notes directly to your file that might prevent an automatic adjudication hold.

btw make sure u got proof of both wages like offer letters or paystubs. my cousin had to appeal when they didnt believe his new job paid more and he won cuz he had the offer letters showing the different pay rates