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Luca Bianchi

How to know if I qualify for Washington ESD unemployment benefits?

I'm not sure if I qualify for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD and don't want to waste time filing if I'm not eligible. I was laid off from my retail job last month after working there for 8 months. Before that I had a different job for about 6 months. My manager said it was due to budget cuts, not my performance. I made around $2,800/month at my last job. I've never filed for unemployment before so I have no idea what the requirements are. Can someone explain what Washington ESD looks for when determining eligibility? I don't want to get in trouble for filing incorrectly.

One more thing - make sure your address is current in the system before you file. Washington ESD sends important notices by mail and if they can't reach you, it can cause delays or issues with your claim. Learned this the hard way when I moved and forgot to update my address.

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Thanks for mentioning that! I actually did move recently so I'll make sure my address is updated first.

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Yeah, it's one of those small things that can cause big headaches later. Better to handle it upfront.

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The whole Washington ESD qualification process gave me so much anxiety when I was unemployed. Kept second-guessing whether I'd done something wrong or if I'd get denied. But honestly, if you were laid off through no fault of your own and have a decent work history, you're probably fine. The system is designed to help people in situations like yours.

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That's exactly how I'm feeling right now. It's good to hear from someone who went through the same worries.

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Trust me, I totally get it. But once you file and get through the initial process, it becomes much more routine. Just take it one step at a time.

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Nathan Dell

Washington ESD unemployment vs disability benefits - are they the same thing?

I'm really confused about something and hoping someone can clear this up for me. I've been laid off from my warehouse job due to a back injury that happened at work, and now I'm not sure if I should be filing for unemployment through Washington ESD or if this is considered disability? My coworker said they're basically the same thing but that doesn't sound right to me. I tried calling Washington ESD but couldn't get through after waiting 2 hours. Can someone explain the difference? I need to get some kind of benefits going because I have bills to pay and I'm not sure which direction to go.

Bottom line - unemployment is when you CAN work but don't have a job. Disability is when you CAN'T work due to medical reasons. Workers comp is when you can't work due to a work-related injury. Three different things for three different situations.

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Perfect summary! This thread has been so helpful. I know which direction to go now.

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Glad this got cleared up. The benefit system is confusing enough without mixing up which program is which.

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OP update us when you get your workers comp situation figured out! Hope your back heals up quickly.

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Will do! Thanks everyone for all the help and clarification. This community is awesome.

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Ava Rodriguez

How long after being fired can you apply for unemployment in Washington ESD?

Got terminated from my warehouse job yesterday for attendance issues and I'm wondering how soon I can file for unemployment benefits. I've heard different things - some people say you should wait a few days, others say file immediately. Does Washington ESD have any waiting period requirements before you can submit your initial claim? I'm worried about missing some kind of deadline or messing up the process if I file too early or too late.

Man this whole thread is making me anxious about my own claim. Been waiting 4 weeks for adjudication on a misconduct determination and still nothing. How do you guys stay patient with this system?

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Yeah I've been keeping up with weekly claims and job searches. Just nerve wracking not knowing if I'll ever see any money.

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If you need updates on your claim status, that's another situation where Claimyr helped me get actual answers from ESD instead of just checking the website constantly.

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Final update: Successfully filed my claim online! Took about 30 minutes to complete. Now the waiting game begins for adjudication. Thanks again everyone for pushing me to file immediately instead of waiting around.

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Awesome! Hoping your adjudication goes smoothly. Keep us posted on how it turns out.

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Well done. You've given yourself the best chance by filing promptly and being honest about the circumstances. The process will take time but you're in the system now.

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Jamal Carter

Where does Washington ESD unemployment funding actually come from - confused about the system

I've been on unemployment for 2 months now and I keep wondering - where does this money actually come from? Is it coming out of taxpayer funds? My employer's contributions? I tried looking it up but the Washington ESD website just has generic info about the trust fund. Does anyone know how this system actually works? I feel guilty collecting benefits but my friend says I shouldn't because I 'paid into it' but I'm not sure what that means exactly.

Great thread! I learned something new today about employer experience ratings and trust fund mechanics.

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Mei Liu

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It's always good to understand how these systems work, especially when you're depending on them.

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Thanks everyone for taking the time to explain this. I feel so much better about my situation now and understand that I'm using a system that was specifically designed for circumstances like mine.

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That's exactly right. Hope your job search goes well!

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Mei Liu

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Best of luck with everything! You've got this.

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Molly Hansen

How many hours a week do you have to work to get Washington ESD unemployment benefits?

I'm really confused about the work hour requirements for unemployment in Washington. I've been working part-time at a retail job for about 8 months now, usually getting around 25-30 hours per week. My manager just told me they're cutting everyone's hours down to maybe 15-20 hours starting next month due to slow business. I'm wondering if I can apply for partial unemployment benefits through Washington ESD? Like do I need to have worked a certain number of hours per week in the past to qualify? And if my hours get cut, can I still get some unemployment while working the reduced schedule? I've never dealt with this before and the Washington ESD website is kind of confusing to navigate.

I went through this exact situation last year. Retail hours got cut from 30 to 15 hours per week. I was able to get partial unemployment for about 4 months until I found a better job. The extra money really helped cover the gap.

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That's encouraging to hear. How much did the partial benefits help with your reduced income?

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It didn't replace all the lost wages but it made the difference between paying rent and not paying rent, if you know what I mean.

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Make sure when you apply that you answer all the questions accurately, especially about why your hours were reduced. Washington ESD will verify with your employer so don't try to embellish or anything.

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Definitely won't embellish anything. My situation is pretty straightforward - business is slow so they're cutting everyone's hours.

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