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Just remember that if you quit your job voluntarily, there might be additional requirements to meet. The work history qualification is just one part of being eligible for UI benefits.
Good point. In my case it would be a layoff, so hopefully that's straightforward.
Layoffs are usually pretty straightforward as long as you meet the wage requirements we discussed.
This has been really educational! I had no idea about the quarter system and base periods. Washington ESD should make this information clearer on their website.
Agreed! The website has all the info but it's buried in dense paragraphs. This thread explained it much better.
Seriously, this thread has been more helpful than hours of reading their website. Thanks everyone!
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If you need to talk to Washington ESD about anything - benefit extensions, training programs, work search requirements - definitely try that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. I used it last month and it was a game changer. Actually got to talk to a human being without spending my whole day on hold.
I'm definitely going to try that. I have several questions about my benefits that I need answered.
Same here. The regular phone system is basically unusable with how busy they are.
honestly the worst part was explaining to family members who kept asking when I was going to 'just take any job.' people who haven't been through it don't always understand that taking the wrong job can set you back even further
Oh my god yes. I get so much pressure from family about this. It's frustrating.
Family pressure is the worst. They mean well but they don't get how the job market works now.
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The system has definitely changed over the years. It used to be more restrictive but now it seems more focused on helping people who are actively looking for work.
The job search requirements are definitely more flexible than they used to be, especially with all the online options now.
True, though you still need to do 3 job search activities per week and keep a log of everything.
Bottom line: work when you can, claim when you need to, keep good records, and don't worry about some arbitrary limit on claims. The system is there to help people transition between jobs.
Perfect summary! Thanks again everyone for all the helpful information.
This thread should be pinned somewhere - lots of good info that people need to know!
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Last tip - keep really good records of everything. Your job search activities, any contact with Washington ESD, your work history, everything. If there are ever any questions about your claim, having documentation makes everything so much easier.
What kind of records should I keep for job search activities? Just a list of where I applied?
Date, employer name, position applied for, method of contact (online, in person, etc.), and what type of activity it was. Washington ESD can audit your job search log so you want to be thorough.
Good luck with your claim! The process can seem overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims and doing your job search activities, it becomes pretty straightforward. Hope everything works out for you.
Thank you so much! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about applying now.
Giovanni Moretti
Keep in mind that if you work part-time while collecting unemployment, your weekly benefit will be reduced. You can earn up to 25% of your weekly benefit amount without any reduction, but anything over that gets deducted.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•This is good to know. So if my weekly benefit is $800, I can earn up to $200 without it affecting my unemployment payment?
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Giovanni Moretti
•Exactly! But you still have to report ALL earnings on your weekly claim, even if it's under the 25% threshold.
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Dylan Cooper
The system is so confusing. I wish Washington ESD would just send you a clear breakdown of how they calculated your weekly benefit amount instead of making you guess.
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Dylan Cooper
•Yeah right, 'just call them' - like that's even possible with their phone system!
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Zara Khan
•This is exactly why I ended up using Claimyr. Got tired of the phone system runaround and needed actual answers about my benefit calculation.
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