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wait im confused...... do u actually have to keep doing job searches if u already have a part time job??? that seems weird
Yes, you do need to continue with your job search activities even while working part-time, unless you've been specifically placed on standby status (which is rare nowadays). The requirement is 3 job search activities per week. The reasoning is that you're still not fully employed, so you need to be actively seeking suitable full-time work to remain eligible for partial benefits. This is a common point of confusion but very important for maintaining benefit eligibility.
Just wanted to update everyone who commented. I called ESD this morning (took forever but finally got through) and they confirmed I should: 1. Keep filing weekly claims and report all earnings accurately 2. Continue doing 3 job search activities weekly 3. The redetermination will still be processed regardless of my part-time job 4. I might get partial benefits if my earnings are low enough Basically exactly what most of you said! They also told me my redetermination should be completed "within the next 2-3 weeks" but I'm not holding my breath given how long it's already been. Thanks everyone for the helpful advice!
nice! hope u get ur money soon
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Make sure u find out EXACTLY what week(s) they're questioning for the "able and available" issue. My husband's case was only about a specific 2-week period when he had limited his hours due to childcare, not his whole claim. If u know the specific dates it makes preparing way easier. btw do u have a copy of his weekly claim certifications? Those are super important since that's what they're usually comparing to the initial application to find "inconsistencies
That's a good point about the specific weeks - I need to check that. We should have the weekly certifications in his online account, right? I'll look for those tonight.
One more thing - if you're preparing for an "able and available" hearing, get familiar with WAC 192-170-010 through 192-170-070. These are the Washington Administrative Code sections that define what "able and available" actually means. Judges reference these specific codes during hearings. You can find them online by searching "WAC unemployment able and available". Also, hearings are typically held by phone right now. Make sure you're in a quiet place with good reception, have all your documents organized and labeled, and take notes during the proceeding.
Thank you for this! I just looked up those WAC sections and they're really helpful for understanding what we need to prove. Our hearing is scheduled for phone, so we'll definitely prepare a quiet space and have all documents ready. I feel so much more prepared now thanks to everyone's advice!
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Don't expect anything to happen QUICKLY with ESD! Even if you're 100% eligible, if your claim hits adjudication, they'll make you WAIT and WAIT while they "review" your case. Meanwhile your landlord doesn't care about ESD's timeline!!! The whole system is broken!
That's what I'm worried about. I've got rent due in 2 weeks and absolutely need this payment.
One last thing to check: look at your monetary determination letter (should be in your eServices account). This shows your benefit year end date. As long as you're within your benefit year, have available benefit weeks remaining, and haven't earned wages that would establish a new claim, your benefits should continue at the previously established weekly benefit amount after reporting the brief employment period.
Just checked and I still have 16 weeks left in my benefit year, so that should be fine. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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i tried calling 37 times yesterday no joke
Unfortunately, the ESD phone lines are overwhelmed right now. The best times to call are Tuesday-Thursday right when they open (8am) or between 4-5pm when call volume sometimes drops a bit. Mondays and Fridays are typically the worst days to get through.
Update: I tried that Claimyr service and it actually worked! Got a call back from ESD within 2 hours. The agent said my claim was delayed because of the severance calculation, but since I've been waiting 4+ weeks already, she expedited it. Should be processed within 3-5 business days. Thanks for all the advice everyone!
nice! did they tell you why they dont just TELL PEOPLE this information in the first place instead of making everyone guess?? would save everyone so much stress
Isabella Santos
I went through EXACTLY this in December! Had a job offer Dec 2 but didn't start until Jan 8. I kept filing weekly claims and doing my job searches (even though it felt pointless). The ESD person told me job searches are still required until your actual start date because technically offers can fall through. On my first day of work, I filed my final claim reporting my hours worked that week, checked the "returned to full-time work" box, and that was it. System automatically closed my claim after that. Hope this helps!
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Javier Torres
To summarize the correct procedure that your son-in-law should follow: 1. Continue filing weekly claims until he begins working on March 17th 2. Continue completing 3 job search activities each week and reporting them (unless he gets an official exemption) 3. For the week that includes March 17th, file a claim and report: - The exact hours worked that week - His gross earnings (before taxes) for those hours, even if not yet paid - Answer "Yes" to "Did you return to full-time work?" This ensures he receives all benefits he's entitled to while avoiding overpayment issues. After filing that final claim, his claim will be automatically closed when he indicates he's returned to full-time work. Important: If he works partial hours during his first week (starting mid-week on March 17th), he may still be eligible for partial benefits for that week depending on his earnings.
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Amina Diop
•This is super helpful - thank you! I'll share this summary with him right away so he understands exactly what to do. Definitely don't want him dealing with overpayment notices or fraud accusations down the road.
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