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Quick question - if I exhaust my 26 weeks, can I immediately file a new claim if I've been doing some part-time work during my unemployment?
You'd need to have earned enough wages during your unemployment period to establish a new base period, which is unlikely with just part-time work. You'd probably need to work full-time for several months first.
That's what I figured. Better to find full-time work before my current claim runs out then.
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One more thing to consider - if you quit and your claim gets denied initially, you can appeal but you need to do it quickly. I think you only have 30 days from the determination letter to file an appeal with Washington ESD.
Good to know about the deadline. I'll make sure to watch for that if I end up in that situation.
And during the appeals process, keep looking for work and documenting your job search. Even if you're not getting benefits yet, you want to show you're meeting all the requirements.
This thread has been really helpful. I'm in a somewhat similar situation and didn't know about the good cause provisions. Going to start documenting everything now just in case I need to use this information later.
Glad it's been helpful for you too. It's such a stressful situation to be in but at least knowing our options helps.
Definitely start that documentation now rather than trying to remember everything later. Dates and details matter a lot for these cases.
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To summarize your options: 1) Request immediate hearing on the garnishment, 2) File financial hardship claim, 3) Challenge the original overpayment determination, 4) Seek legal aid assistance, 5) Propose voluntary payment plan. Start with the hardship claim since that can provide fastest relief.
This is super helpful. I'm going to start with the hardship claim and see if I can get the garnishment stopped while I work on the other options.
Smart approach. Document everything and keep copies of all correspondence. Good luck with your case.
One last thing - if you do use Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD, make sure you have all your documentation ready before the call. Have your social security number, the garnishment order, and any correspondence about the overpayment. Being prepared will help you make the most of your time with the agent.
Good advice. I'll gather all my paperwork first so I don't waste the opportunity when I finally get to talk to someone.
Exactly. The agents can be really helpful once you actually reach them, but you want to be ready to present your case clearly and completely.
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Hope everything works out for you! Most people get through the process fine, it's just the ones with problems that you hear about more often.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more prepared now for what to expect.
Diego Vargas
Make sure you understand the difference between your weekly benefit amount and your maximum benefit amount. The weekly amount is what you get each week, but there's also a total maximum you can collect during your entire benefit year.
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QuantumQuest
•I hadn't thought about that distinction. How do they calculate the maximum total?
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Diego Vargas
•It's typically 26 times your weekly benefit amount, assuming you're eligible for the full 26 weeks. So if you get $400/week, your maximum total would be $10,400.
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CosmicCruiser
One more thing - make sure you report any income you receive while collecting benefits, even small amounts. Washington ESD is pretty strict about this and penalties for not reporting can be severe.
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CosmicCruiser
•Yes, any income needs to be reported when you file your weekly claim. They'll reduce your benefit amount based on what you earned, but you might still get a partial payment.
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Anastasia Fedorov
•I learned this the hard way - got an overpayment notice for not reporting some cash work I did. Had to pay it all back plus penalties.
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