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The good news is that partial unemployment can actually work out well if you're strategic about it. You get some income support while having flexibility to interview and look for better opportunities. Just make sure you're genuinely looking for work because Washington ESD does audit people.
What happens if they audit you and you can't prove your job search?
They can disqualify you and potentially make you pay back benefits you already received. Keep good records of all your job search activities.
Bottom line - yes you can absolutely file for partial unemployment with reduced hours. It's designed exactly for situations like yours. Don't let the bureaucracy intimidate you, just be thorough with your paperwork and honest about your situation.
Thank you everyone for all this helpful information! I'm going to file this week and see how it goes.
Good luck! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues during the process.
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I was in almost the exact same situation - toxic manager, 8 months on the job, considering quitting. I ended up using Claimyr to talk to Washington ESD about my options before making the decision. Turned out I didn't have enough documentation for a good cause quit so I started keeping detailed records and eventually found a new job before I had to quit. Sometimes just knowing your options helps you make better decisions.
That's really helpful to know. I think I need to talk to Washington ESD directly about my specific situation before doing anything drastic.
Exactly. Every situation is different and they can give you guidance on what kind of evidence you'd need if you did decide to quit for good cause.
Bottom line - 8 months is plenty of work history for the monetary requirements, but quitting voluntarily is risky unless you have rock solid documentation of good cause. Talk to Washington ESD directly about your specific situation before making any decisions.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to start documenting everything and try to get through to Washington ESD to discuss my options before I make any big decisions.
Good plan. Better to be informed than sorry later.
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Final thought - when you do need to contact Washington ESD about your benefits or have questions about your specific situation, using Claimyr really does make a difference. I was able to get answers about my benefit calculation that I never could have figured out from the website alone.
Thanks for mentioning that service multiple times. I'm definitely going to try it instead of battling the phone system myself.
honestly anything that helps avoid the washington esd phone nightmare is worth trying
This thread has been incredibly helpful. Sounds like I should expect roughly $400-450 per week based on my current salary, plan for taxes, file immediately when laid off, and keep detailed job search records. Thanks everyone!
You've got a solid plan. Hope the layoff doesn't happen, but you're well-prepared if it does.
Best of luck! Having a plan definitely helps reduce the stress of unemployment.
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Remember that if you work part-time while collecting unemployment, your benefits get reduced. Washington ESD has specific rules about how much you can earn before it affects your weekly payment.
I'm not working right now but that's good to know for the future. How much can you earn before it affects benefits?
You can earn up to your weekly benefit amount minus $5 before they start deducting from your unemployment payment.
For anyone still confused about Washington ESD calculations, I used Claimyr last month when I had questions about my benefit amount. The agent explained everything clearly and helped me understand why my payment was what it was. Way better than trying to navigate their website or waiting on hold.
How quickly were you able to get through to someone with that service?
Pretty fast actually. Way faster than calling Washington ESD directly. The video demo on their site shows exactly how it works.
Paolo Conti
Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even during adjudication. Don't want to miss any weeks.
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Jamal Harris
•Yes, I've been keeping up with those. Just frustrating not getting paid while they review whatever they're reviewing.
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Amina Diallo
Update us when you hear something back! I'm curious how long your adjudication takes since you're not getting any communication about what they need.
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Jamal Harris
•Will do. Hopefully it resolves soon. Thanks everyone for the advice and suggestions.
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