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You're overthinking this. Report your return to work on your final weekly claim, then stop filing. That's it. Washington ESD will figure out the rest.
Thanks everyone for all the help! Feeling much more confident about the process now.
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Good luck with your claim! The whole process is stressful but thousands of people go through it successfully every week. You've got this!
Thank you so much everyone! I feel way more confident about starting the process now.
You're welcome! Come back and update us on how it goes. And remember - file as soon as possible!
Just to add - if you worked in multiple states recently, you might need to file in the state where you earned the most wages. But since you mentioned retail work, you probably worked in Washington so you should be fine filing with Washington ESD.
Yeah, I've only worked in Washington. Thanks for mentioning that though - I wouldn't have thought about it.
No problem! It's one of those things that can complicate the process if you're not aware of it.
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Does the waiting week count? Like if I'm in my waiting week, do I still file a weekly claim that Sunday?
Yes, you file during the waiting week too. You won't get paid for that week but you still need to file to keep your claim active and establish the filing pattern.
Okay good to know. I thought maybe I should wait until after the waiting week to start filing.
This thread has been super helpful! I start unemployment next week and was totally confused about the filing schedule. Now I know to file every Sunday starting with my first eligible week.
Same here! Glad I asked this question because the answers cleared up a lot of confusion.
Happy to help. The timing is the trickiest part for new claimants but once you get in the routine it becomes automatic.
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One thing that tripped me up - if you do any part-time work while collecting, you have to report it on your weekly claim. They'll reduce your benefit but you won't lose it entirely if it's under a certain amount.
That's good to know. I might pick up some freelance work while looking for full-time.
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One more thing to consider - if you have any issues with your claim getting stuck in adjudication or need to speak with someone urgently, services like Claimyr can be a lifesaver. I spent weeks trying to reach Washington ESD about my claim status before using them.
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Kelsey Hawkins
•I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need it, but it's good to know there are options if I can't get through on my own.
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Teresa Boyd
•Exactly. Better to know about it ahead of time than waste weeks like I did trying to call repeatedly.
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Lourdes Fox
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident now about potentially qualifying for benefits if I do get laid off. The work requirements seem pretty reasonable.
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Dylan Fisher
•You're welcome! With 8 months of steady work, you should be fine. Just make sure to file your claim as soon as possible after the layoff - there's no waiting period to apply.
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Lourdes Fox
•Will do. Hopefully it won't come to that, but it's good to be prepared.
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