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Don't get discouraged if the process seems overwhelming at first. Thousands of people go through this every week and most get their benefits eventually. Just stay organized and keep good records.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
Good luck! Remember to apply as soon as possible since the waiting week starts from when you file, not when you lost your job.
One last thing - make sure you report any income you earn while collecting unemployment, even if it's just a few hours of part-time work. They'll reduce your benefits accordingly but you won't get in trouble for working.
What if I do some freelance work or gig work?
All income needs to be reported, including freelance and gig work. Be honest about everything - they can find out anyway and penalties for fraud are severe.
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If your claim gets denied for any reason, don't give up! You have the right to appeal the decision. The appeal process has strict deadlines though, so make sure you understand your options and act quickly if needed.
What are some common reasons claims get denied? Should I be prepared for that possibility?
Most common reasons are insufficient work history, quitting without good cause, or being fired for misconduct. Since you were laid off, you should be fine.
honestly the hardest part for me was just getting started. Once I submitted the application, everything else kind of fell into place. The weekly claims become routine pretty quickly.
You got this! And remember, ESD has customer service if you get stuck, though like others mentioned, actually reaching them can be challenging.
That's where services like Claimyr really come in handy. When you do need to talk to ESD, at least you know there's a way to actually get through to them without the usual runaround.
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The job search requirements are actually pretty flexible. You can count things like updating your resume, attending virtual job fairs, or even researching companies as job search activities.
Yes, keep a detailed log with dates, company names, and what you did. Washington ESD can audit your job search activities at any time.
WorkSourceWA has a built-in job search tracking tool that makes this easier. You can log activities right in their system.
If you run into problems or have questions after filing, don't hesitate to call for help. I know the phone lines are busy, but that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. Got me through to a real person in minutes instead of hours.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about starting the application now.
Good luck! The process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started. Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions.
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i filed last month and got my first payment about 3 weeks later... not too bad considering all the horror stories i heard. just stay on top of your weekly claims!
That's encouraging! Hopefully mine goes just as smoothly.
Miguel Castro
Been there with layoffs. It's scary at first but unemployment benefits really do help bridge the gap. Just follow the rules, file every week, and keep looking for work. You'll get through this.
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Jamal Washington
•Thanks for the encouragement. Everyone here has been so helpful. I'm feeling much more confident about handling this whole situation.
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Fatima Al-Mansour
One more thing - if your claim gets held up in adjudication for any reason, that's when you'll really want to be able to reach someone at Washington ESD. I had a minor issue with my separation date and it delayed everything by weeks until I could get it sorted out over the phone.
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Jamal Washington
•Hopefully that won't happen but good to know. The Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier might be helpful if I run into that.
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Fatima Al-Mansour
•Yeah, I wish I had known about that when I was dealing with my issue. Would have saved me a lot of stress and phone calls that went nowhere.
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