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One more tip - if your employer gave you any written notice about the layoff (email, memo, etc.) before your actual last day, keep that too. It helps establish the timeline and shows the layoff was legitimate business decision, not performance related.
I do have an email from my supervisor about the project ending and workforce reduction. I'll hold onto that just in case.
Smart thinking! Paper trail always helps with Washington ESD if any questions come up later.
Been dealing with Washington ESD for 15 years and the process hasn't changed much. Separation notice covers 90% of cases. The other 10% are usually people who quit, got fired, or have complicated work situations. Yours sounds straightforward.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! Feeling much more confident about the process now.
Good luck with your claim! Construction workers usually get approved pretty quickly once verification is complete.
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One more thing - make sure your address is current in the system. All important notices come by mail and if you miss something like an eligibility review or hearing notice, you could lose benefits.
Good point. I just moved last month so I need to make sure I updated that everywhere.
Overall the process isn't too complicated if you have your info ready. Just be patient with the system and don't panic if it takes a few weeks to get your first payment. That's normal.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. Feeling much more confident about this whole process now.
You've got this! Feel free to come back if you run into any issues with your weekly claims or anything else.
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Last suggestion - start networking like crazy. Reach out to old colleagues, join professional groups, attend virtual meetups. Sometimes opportunities come from unexpected places.
You're right, I probably haven't been networking enough. Time to swallow my pride and reach out to everyone I know.
I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier to get through to Washington ESD about my situation. Turns out there was an error in my claim that was fixable. Worth checking if you have any issues that might extend your benefits.
Interesting - I should probably call to make sure there are no issues with my claim that I don't know about.
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Don't forget to check if your employer is fighting your claim. Sometimes they'll dispute it to avoid having their unemployment insurance rates go up. If that happens, you'll need to participate in a hearing.
How would I know if they're fighting it? And what kind of hearing?
Washington ESD will send you a notice if there's a dispute. It's usually a phone hearing where you explain your side of the story. Just be honest about what happened.
Bottom line - file as soon as possible, be honest about everything, keep good records of your job search, and don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck. The system can be confusing but most people do get their benefits eventually.
Thanks everyone, this has been super helpful. Going to file this weekend and hope for the best!
Good luck! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues. Lots of people here have been through it all.
James Martinez
Final summary for you: Washington ESD pays weekly, usually Tuesday for Sunday claims, direct deposit is best, file every week even if you worked, and keep good records. You should be good to go!
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Lucas Notre-Dame
•Perfect summary, thank you! I feel much more confident about the process now.
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Alicia Stern
•just dont get discouraged if there are hiccups along the way. the system isnt perfect but you'll get your benefits eventually
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Alexander Zeus
Oh and one last thing - if you're ever on standby status (like seasonal work), the payment schedule is the same but you don't have to do job search activities. Just wanted to mention that in case it applies to your situation.
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Aria Park
•Good addition! Standby is pretty common for teachers, construction workers, and other seasonal employees.
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Lucas Notre-Dame
•I'm not on standby but good to know for future reference. This thread has been incredibly helpful!
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