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Don't overthink it too much. Thousands of people work part-time while collecting unemployment in Washington. Just be honest about your earnings and keep looking for full-time work.
You're right, I'm probably overthinking this. Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses!
Good luck with the part-time job! Hope it leads to something full-time soon.
Summary for anyone else reading this: No hour limit in Washington, just earnings limits. Report everything honestly, keep job searching, stay available for full-time work. Pretty straightforward once you understand the actual rules.
Great summary. The key is understanding it's about earnings and availability, not arbitrary hour limits.
And if you need to talk to Washington ESD directly about your specific situation, don't forget about services like Claimyr that can actually get you through to an agent.
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Just wanted to add that if you're in a union, your union rep might be able to help you understand the requirements too. Mine was really helpful when I had questions about my eligibility.
Unfortunately neither of my jobs are union positions, but that's good advice for others who might be reading this.
The key thing to remember is that Washington ESD will do all the calculations for you once you apply. You just need to provide accurate information about your work history and wages. Don't stress too much about getting the math perfect beforehand.
This is the best advice in this whole thread. Just be honest and thorough in your application.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about understanding the requirements now.
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Update us on how it goes OP! I'm sure other people will end up in similar situations and your experience could help them.
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the advice. Going to call Washington ESD first thing Monday morning.
One last thought - if the overpayment amount is significant, you might want to consult with a benefits attorney. Some will do free consultations and might be able to help negotiate with Washington ESD.
I hadn't thought of that option. Thanks for mentioning it!
Before going the attorney route, I'd still try Claimyr first. Much less expensive and you might be able to resolve it directly with Washington ESD.
Eloise Kendrick
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! Going to start my application tonight and hopefully get some financial relief soon. This thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding the partial unemployment process.
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Lucas Schmidt
•Good luck with your claim! Feel free to update us on how it goes.
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Raúl Mora
•Hope it works out for you! Partial unemployment benefits really do help bridge the gap when hours get cut.
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Margot Quinn
This whole thread should be pinned - so much useful info about partial unemployment that's hard to find elsewhere!
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Eloise Kendrick
•Agreed! Would have saved me days of confusion if I had found this information earlier.
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