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for those still reading this - the WorkSource requirement is still in effect even if you own a business. you have to register and do the career workshops and stuff. just fyi
Really? Even if you're self-employed?
yeah if youre collecting unemployment benefits you have to do all the same requirements as everyone else
Thanks everyone for all the help and advice! This has been one of the most useful forum discussions I've ever been part of. Hope it helps others in similar situations. The main takeaways seem to be: 1) You can potentially qualify but it's complicated 2) Be completely honest about everything 3) Document all income and activities 4) Be prepared for a lengthy review process 5) You still have all the same job search requirements as other claimants.
And don't forget - if you need to talk to Washington ESD during the process, Claimyr can save you hours of phone tag. Worth checking out if you're struggling to get through.
Absolutely. Getting through to an actual person when you have questions is half the battle with Washington ESD.
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File immediately and be patient with the process. Even straightforward claims can take 2-3 weeks to process. Don't panic if you don't hear back right away.
Thank you everyone for all the advice! I'm filing my claim today and feeling much more confident about the process.
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims every week even while waiting for approval.
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Just wanted to mention that if anyone's still having trouble reaching Washington ESD agents, that Claimyr service has been a lifesaver for me multiple times. Worth checking out their demo video to see how simple it is.
I might need to try that if I run into any issues. Good to know it's there as an option.
Definitely keep it in mind. So much better than spending your whole day trying to get through on the phone.
Hope your first payment comes through smoothly! The waiting is always the hardest part but Washington ESD is generally pretty reliable with the payment timing once everything's set up properly.
Thank you! I'll update this thread when I get my first payment to let others know how it went.
That would be great! Always helpful to hear real experiences from people going through this.
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Keep all your documents organized - pay stubs, termination letter, any correspondence from Washington ESD. You might need them later.
Good advice. I'll start a folder for all my unemployment paperwork.
Dananyl Lear
Just remember that even if you qualify for $700+ per week, you still need to be actively looking for work. Don't treat unemployment as a vacation because they do check up on your job search activities.
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Melina Haruko
•How often do they check? Is it random or do they audit everyone?
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Dananyl Lear
•It's mostly random but they can audit anyone. Just keep good records of your job search activities in WorkSourceWA and you'll be fine.
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Noah huntAce420
Good luck with your claim! The whole process can be stressful but once you get through the initial setup, the weekly claims are pretty routine. Just make sure to file every week even if you haven't heard about your benefit amount yet.
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Melina Haruko
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
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