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Make sure you understand how working part-time affects your benefits too. If you pick up any shifts while on unemployment, it'll reduce your weekly benefit amount.
Good point, I was thinking about doing some catering gigs. I'll need to look into how that works with reporting earnings.
Yeah definitely report any income or they'll hit you with an overpayment later. The rules are pretty strict about that.
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The hardest part isn't figuring out your benefit amount, it's actually getting approved and navigating all the requirements. Make sure you understand the job search rules before you start collecting.
What are the job search requirements exactly? I keep hearing about this but haven't looked into the details.
You need to make 3 job search contacts per week and keep a log. Washington ESD can audit you at any time so keep good records.
Been collecting UI for 2 months now and the payments are pretty consistent once you get set up. The key is filing your weekly claim every Sunday without fail.
Do you get paid the same week you file or is there a delay?
Usually takes 2-3 business days after filing your weekly claim. I file Sunday night and get paid Wednesday typically.
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Don't forget that if you find work before your benefits run out, you can sometimes restart your claim later if you get laid off again within the benefit year, as long as you haven't exhausted all your weeks.
That's good to know! So if I find a job after 10 weeks of benefits, I'd still have 16 weeks available if I needed them later?
Exactly, as long as it's within your benefit year and you meet the requalification requirements
The whole system is confusing but once you get your determination letter it'll spell everything out clearly. Mine showed exactly how many weeks I qualified for and my weekly benefit amount. Just keep filing your weekly claims on time while you wait for that paperwork.
Good plan - and remember to keep detailed records of your job search activities from day one
Best of luck with everything! The uncertainty is the worst part but it gets easier once you understand your specific situation.
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The hardest part for me was figuring out my base year wages. Make sure you understand which quarters they're asking about - it's not always the most recent ones.
How do they determine which quarters to use?
They use the first four of the last five completed quarters before you file your claim. It's confusing but the application will tell you which quarters they need.
Anastasia Sokolov
Thanks for starting this thread! As a fellow freelancer, this information is really valuable. I had no idea about any of this.
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Connor O'Neill
•You're welcome! I'm glad it helped others too. Seems like a lot of us were in the dark about these options.
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Sean O'Donnell
Final thought - even if you don't qualify for regular unemployment, you might qualify for other assistance programs. Worth checking with DSHS about food assistance, medical coverage, etc.
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Connor O'Neill
•Good suggestion. I'll look into other programs too while I'm trying to get back on my feet.
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