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Make sure you file for the correct week! When they ask when you became unemployed, use the first day you were actually unemployed, not when you found out you were getting laid off.
Good point. So if my last day of work was a Friday, I'd put Saturday as when I became unemployed?
Exactly! And if you got any final pay like vacation payout, make sure to report that too.
Final advice for OP: gather your employment info (employer details, dates, reason for separation), file tonight, start your weekly claims on schedule, and do your job searches. You'll be fine with the 2-week delay. Washington ESD deals with much worse timing issues every day.
Perfect summary, thank you so much everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. Filing right now.
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Thanks everyone for the reality check and practical advice. It's not what I wanted to hear but I needed to understand the actual situation. Time to explore all these other options you've mentioned.
You're welcome. It's tough but you're taking the right approach by planning ahead and exploring all options.
you got this. it's scary but people get through it. take care of yourself
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For anyone wondering, you can find more info about REA on the WorkSourceWA website. They have a whole section explaining the program and what to expect.
Perfect, I'll check that out. Thanks for all the helpful info everyone!
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Remember that even though you're unemployed, you still need to report any income you receive while collecting benefits. This includes things like freelance work, odd jobs, or even selling stuff online if it's regular income.
Good point - I'll keep that in mind if I pick up any side work while I'm looking for a new job.
oh and one more thing - if you get a job offer while on unemployment, you generally have to take it if it's suitable work. they can cut off your benefits if you turn down a reasonable job offer
What counts as 'suitable work'? Does it have to be in my same field or can they make me take any job?
Suitable work considers factors like your skills, experience, previous wages, and commuting distance. They can't force you to take just any job, but the standards do get more flexible the longer you're unemployed.
StellarSurfer
Yeah, I learned this the hard way. Had to resolve an old overpayment before my new claim would process.
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Anastasia Romanov
It's frustrating but they're pretty strict about clearing any outstanding balances first.
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