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Just want to add that timing is important too. Don't wait too long after your disability ends to file for unemployment. There are deadlines for when you can backdate claims.
Good point! Do you know what the deadline is?
I believe it's within 4 weeks of when you became unemployed, but you should verify that with Washington ESD directly.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Sounds like I need to be patient and wait until I'm medically cleared before doing anything.
That's the smart approach. Use this time to gather any documentation you might need and maybe start thinking about your job search strategy for when you're ready.
And don't forget to keep records of everything - medical clearance, termination paperwork, etc. Washington ESD loves documentation.
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Just remember when you do need to call Washington ESD for the transition, services like claimyr.com can save you hours of waiting on hold. I used them twice during my unemployment claim and it was a lifesaver.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Seems like several people here have had good experiences with it.
Yeah the Washington ESD phone system is terrible. Any service that can help you actually reach a human is worth considering.
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Has anyone here ever had Washington ESD audit their part-time work reporting? I'm paranoid about making a mistake and getting hit with penalties.
I got audited once and it was fine because I had kept all my pay stubs and hour logs. They just wanted to verify what I had reported was accurate.
That makes me feel better. I'll make sure to document everything carefully.
Bottom line: take the job, report everything accurately, keep good records, and continue your full-time job search. You'll be fine and probably better off financially even with reduced benefits.
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the advice. This thread has been super helpful.
Glad we could help! Best of luck with the new job.
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The Washington ESD website has a benefit calculator that can give you an estimate of what you might receive if you qualify. Might be worth checking out before you apply.
Oh that's helpful! I'll look for that on their site.
Just remember the calculator is only an estimate. Your actual benefit amount might be different.
Amara Eze
Bottom line - with 8 months of consistent work you probably qualify, especially if your total earnings were decent. The part about quitting your previous job might complicate things but the layoff from your recent job should be straightforward. Just be honest on your application and provide any documentation they ask for.
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Anastasia Popova
•Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I think I'll go ahead and apply and see what happens. Sounds like even if there are complications, it's worth trying.
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Amara Eze
•Good luck! The process can be frustrating but don't give up. Unemployment benefits exist for situations exactly like yours.
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Anastasia Popova
•I'm definitely keeping that in mind. Seems like a lot of people here have had good experiences with it.
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•Same here - used claimyr.com when my weekly claims got messed up and the online system wouldn't let me fix it. The agent fixed it in 10 minutes.
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