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Bottom line: There's no hour limit in Washington state for working while on unemployment. It's based on earnings. Work what you can, report everything accurately, and keep job searching for full-time work. The system is designed to help you transition back to full employment.
Perfect summary. I feel much more confident about taking this part-time job now.
Exactly right. I wish more people understood this instead of turning down work opportunities.
I had the same confusion when I first started collecting. Used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD and the agent walked me through the whole calculation. Now I work part-time and collect partial benefits without any stress about the rules.
Seems like that service really helps people get clear answers. I might try it if I have more questions.
Yeah, definitely beats spending hours on hold or getting conflicting information online.
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Last year I tried for weeks to reach someone at Washington ESD about a 1099-G error and got nowhere with their regular phone lines. Finally used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and actually got through to resolve it. Honestly saved my sanity during tax season.
How much did that cost? Is it worth it for just a simple question?
For me it was worth every penny compared to the hours I wasted trying to call on my own. Check out their demo at claimyr.com to see if it makes sense for your situation.
Don't forget you can also deduct job search expenses if you itemize, though with the higher standard deduction these days, most people don't itemize anymore.
What kind of job search expenses can you deduct?
Actually, I need to correct myself - job search expenses aren't deductible anymore under current tax law. That changed a few years ago.
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One last thing - if you do exhaust your benefits and later find work, you might be eligible for retraining programs through WorkSource if your industry has been affected by economic changes. They sometimes offer financial support during training.
That's interesting. I'll have to look into what programs are available. Maybe I could use this as an opportunity to learn new skills.
Definitely worth exploring. Some of those programs even have job placement assistance when you finish.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This has been really helpful. I feel like I have a better understanding of what to expect and some backup options to look into. Going to start preparing now instead of waiting until the last minute.
Definitely use Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD if you need to verify anything about your benefits. Knowledge is power in this situation.
Wishing you the best. It's a tough situation but you'll get through it. Keep us posted on how things go.
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I think I'm going to accept the severance and file for unemployment. Based on what I've read here, it seems like I should be able to do both. I'll make sure to be completely honest about the severance when I file my claim.
You made the right choice. That severance will give you a nice cushion while you look for your next opportunity.
Thanks to everyone who helped! I'm feeling much more confident about my decision now.
One last thing - does anyone know if severance affects the total number of weeks you can collect unemployment?
No, severance doesn't reduce your total benefit duration. You still get the same number of weeks of eligibility based on your work history and the current program limits.
Perfect! That was my last concern. Thanks for all the help everyone!
Donna Cline
Last thing - if your claim gets held up in adjudication for any reason, don't panic. It's pretty common for Washington ESD to review claims, especially if there are any questions about your work history or separation reason. Just respond promptly to any requests for additional information.
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Donna Cline
•Adjudication is just Washington ESD's review process to make sure you're eligible for benefits. It can take a few weeks but doesn't mean anything is wrong with your claim.
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Caleb Bell
•My claim went to adjudication and I couldn't get through to anyone at Washington ESD for weeks. That's when I tried Claimyr and finally got answers about what was taking so long.
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Harper Collins
You've got this! The application itself isn't too complicated once you have your employment info ready. Just take your time and read each question carefully.
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Katherine Hunter
•Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more prepared now. Going to start gathering my documents and file later today.
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