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The job search requirements aren't too bad if you stay organized. You need to make 3 job contacts per week and keep track of them. WorkSource has tools to help manage this. Just don't wait until the last minute to do your job searches each week.
3 per week seems manageable. Do they have to be actual applications or can some be networking contacts?
Mix of both is fine. Check the WorkSource guidelines for what counts as valid job search activities.
Thanks everyone for all this info! Feeling much more confident about filing now. Going to gather my documents tonight and file this weekend. Really appreciate all the detailed responses and tips about the process.
Good luck! Feel free to ask if you run into any issues during the process.
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For anyone else going through fraud investigations - the Washington ESD website has a section about fraud prevention and what they look for. Might be worth reading to understand their process better.
I'll check that out. Probably should have read more about this stuff when I first filed my claim.
Don't beat yourself up, most people just needed help and filed quickly during COVID. The important thing is you were honest.
One more thing - if Washington ESD does find any issues with your claim, you have appeal rights. Don't just accept their initial determination if you disagree with it. The appeals process exists for a reason.
Good to know I have options if something goes wrong. Hopefully it won't come to that but thanks for mentioning appeals.
Most of these investigations resolve favorably for legitimate claimants, but it's always good to know your rights just in case.
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Good luck with your claim! The unemployment system can be stressful but if you stay on top of the requirements you should be fine. Don't hesitate to ask questions here if you run into issues.
Will do, thanks again everyone!
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Just wanted to follow up on the Claimyr suggestion from earlier. If you do need to speak with Washington ESD about this protest situation, that service really does work well for getting through their phone system. Much better than the frustration of trying to call during business hours and never getting through.
I think I'm going to try it. This uncertainty about the protest is driving me crazy and I need to know what's actually happening with my claim.
same here, been trying to call for weeks about my own issue. might as well try something that actually works
Update: Thanks everyone for all the information and advice. I'm going to continue filing my weekly claims like suggested and gather up any documentation I have about my layoff. Hopefully this protest doesn't go anywhere but at least now I know what to expect in the process. This forum has been incredibly helpful!
you've got this! just be thorough in your response when you get the paperwork and you should be fine
hope it works out better for you than it did for me. keep us updated if you feel like it
Camila Castillo
One last thing - make sure you have all your employment information ready when you apply. Employer names, addresses, dates of employment, reason for separation, etc. It'll make the process go much smoother.
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Brianna Muhammad
•And keep copies of everything! You never know when you might need to reference something later.
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JaylinCharles
•Definitely this. I had to provide additional documentation later and was glad I kept good records.
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Eloise Kendrick
The most important thing is being honest in your application. If there are any issues with your employment history or reason for separation, it's better to explain it upfront rather than have them find out later.
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Lucas Schmidt
•100% agree. Trying to hide something or being dishonest will just make things worse in the long run.
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Freya Collins
•And if you're not sure how to answer something, that's when it's worth calling to ask for clarification.
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