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Bottom line - yes you can collect both in Washington state. I've been doing it for 4 months now. Just be prepared for the job search requirements and make sure you're actually available for work if something comes up.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I'm going to file my claim tomorrow.
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Just want to share my experience - I thought I was going to get 26 weeks but only qualified for 16 weeks because I had a gap in my employment history. When I called Washington ESD to ask why, the agent explained that my base period didn't have enough earnings in all quarters. Wish I had understood this before I started budgeting based on 26 weeks!
Good luck getting through to them. I've been trying for weeks to get my adjudication resolved.
I actually used a service called Claimyr that got me connected to an agent much faster than trying to call directly. Worth looking into if you're having trouble getting through.
The bottom line is that Washington unemployment pays for however many weeks you qualify for based on your work history, up to a maximum of 26 weeks. Most people don't get the full 26 weeks. Your monetary determination letter from Washington ESD should show your exact entitlement.
Perfect summary - thank you! I'm going to look at my monetary determination letter again to make sure I understand my specific situation.
And remember to keep filing those weekly claims on time every week, even if you have questions about your remaining balance.
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Just wanted to add my success story - I was in a similar situation last year with reduced hours at my job. Filed for partial unemployment and it really helped me get through that tough time. The system works if you follow the rules and stay on top of everything.
That's so encouraging to hear! I'm feeling much better about my situation now.
I'm glad this thread was helpful. The unknown is always scarier than the reality. You've got this!
If you run into any problems or have questions after you file, don't hesitate to reach out for help. Whether it's here in the forum or through services like Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD directly. There are resources available to help you navigate the system.
I really appreciate everyone taking the time to help me understand this. You've all been incredibly helpful!
That's what this community is for. We've all been in similar situations and know how confusing it can be. Good luck with your claim!
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To answer your original question directly - there's no waiting period to file in Washington. You can and should file immediately after becoming unemployed. The sooner you file, the sooner you can start receiving benefits if approved.
Perfect, thank you! I'm going to file today then. Really appreciate everyone's help and advice.
Good luck with your claim! Hope everything goes smoothly for you.
BTW if you run into any issues with your claim getting stuck or need to talk to someone at Washington ESD, I recently discovered this service called Claimyr that actually gets you through to a real person. Way better than trying to call yourself and getting hung up on constantly.
A couple people have mentioned that service now. Might be worth bookmarking in case I need it later.
Yeah I've heard good things about Claimyr too. Nice to have options when the regular phone system doesn't work.
Malik Jenkins
One more thing - they're also doing more cross-referencing with other state agencies when unemployment is low. They want to make sure people aren't working under the table or have unreported income.
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Malik Jenkins
•They can cross-check with Department of Revenue, other state databases, even social media in some cases. Don't risk it.
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Eduardo Silva
•Social media? That's kind of scary that they're monitoring that.
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Leila Haddad
This has been really informative. Sounds like the key is just to be extra careful about following all the rules when unemployment rates are low. Document everything and don't take any shortcuts.
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Emma Johnson
•Exactly. Better safe than sorry when it comes to Washington ESD compliance.
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Fatima Al-Rashid
•Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel like I have a much better understanding of what to expect now.
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