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This thread has been super informative. I didn't realize you could transition from disability to unemployment benefits. Good to know for future reference!
It's definitely not something most people think about until they need it. The key is understanding that unemployment benefits are based on your work history, not your most recent employment status.
That makes total sense when you explain it that way.
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Also be prepared for the weekly claim filing process. Every week you'll need to log in and answer questions about your job search activities, any work you did, and whether you're still able and available to work. Miss a week and you won't get paid for that week.
When do the weekly claims need to be filed? Is there a specific day of the week?
You can file your weekly claim starting Sunday for the previous week. So if you're claiming for the week of January 1-7, you can file that claim starting Sunday January 8th. Most people file on Sundays but you have until the following Saturday.
One last tip - if you're planning to do any part-time or temporary work while collecting benefits, make sure you understand how that affects your payments. You can usually work part-time and still collect partial benefits, but you need to report all earnings accurately.
Just make sure to report all your gig earnings, even if they're small amounts. Washington ESD will deduct from your benefits based on what you earn, but you can often still get some benefits as long as you don't earn too much.
The formula is usually something like for every dollar you earn over a certain threshold, they reduce your benefits by a certain percentage. But honestly the math gets confusing so I just report everything and let them calculate it.
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Anyone know if you can still get partial benefits if you pick up a second part-time job to make up for lost hours?
Yes, but you need to report ALL earnings from both jobs. Washington ESD will calculate your benefit based on your total weekly earnings from all sources.
Good to know, thanks! Was worried taking a second job might disqualify me completely.
Bottom line - if your hours got cut through no fault of your own and you're making less money, apply for partial unemployment. Washington ESD is there to help bridge that gap while you look for better employment.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to apply tomorrow and see what happens.
Good luck! Make sure to keep detailed records of your earnings and job search activities.
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The system has definitely improved since the pandemic chaos, but it's still not perfect. At least now you can actually get through the application process without the website crashing every few minutes.
True, but the phone system is still a disaster. I spent 6 hours total on hold last week trying to get a simple question answered.
That's exactly the problem Claimyr solves. No more sitting on hold for hours just to talk to someone about your claim.
Just want to add that if you worked for the federal government or military, your eligibility might be handled differently. There are special programs for federal employees and ex-service members.
Good to know, though that doesn't apply to me. Thanks for all the helpful information everyone!
No problem! The unemployment system is confusing but once you understand the basics it's manageable. Good luck with your claim!
Ravi Sharma
Bottom line - don't overthink it. The application walks you through everything step by step. Just have your employment info ready, be honest about everything, and file your weekly claims on time. The rest will sort itself out.
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Javier Torres
•Thank you so much everyone! I feel way more confident about getting started now. Really appreciate all the advice.
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Nia Johnson
You got this! Unemployment benefits exist for exactly this situation. Don't feel guilty about using them - that's what they're there for.
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Javier Torres
•Thanks, I needed to hear that. Going to start the application tomorrow morning.
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