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Bottom line - 8 months of steady work, laid off through no fault of your own, able to work, and willing to look for work. You definitely meet the basic qualifications. Just file and let Washington ESD handle the calculations.
Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. Going to file my claim this weekend.
Good luck! The process is pretty smooth once you get started.
One last tip - save copies of everything you submit and keep notes about your job search activities from day one. Makes life easier if you ever need to reference anything later.
Great advice. I'll start a folder to keep everything organized.
Smart approach. Organization really helps if you ever need to appeal anything or have questions about your claim later.
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One more question - do you need to register with WorkSource to get benefits as a gig worker? I keep seeing conflicting information about this requirement.
Yes, registration with WorkSource is required for all unemployment claimants in Washington, including those with 1099 income. It's part of the job search requirements.
Got it. I'll make sure to do that as part of my application process.
Really hoping this works out for everyone here. The gig economy has been tough lately and we all need some kind of safety net while we figure out our next moves.
Absolutely. It's nice to know there are options and people willing to help navigate the system.
That's what these forums are for. We're all in this together.
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I've noticed if you call right after they come back from lunch around 1:15pm, there's sometimes a brief window where it's easier to get through.
When do they typically go to lunch? Is it a set time or does it vary?
Seems like most agents go between 12-1pm, so calling right after 1pm might catch them when the queue is lighter.
Just want to confirm the early morning strategy works. Called at 7:59am yesterday and got through to an agent in 12 minutes. She helped me understand why my weekly claim was showing as incomplete.
I had forgotten to update my availability for work status after recovering from an illness. Small thing but it was holding up my whole claim.
Thanks! I'll double-check all my availability settings. These little details can really trip you up.
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Direct deposit is usually faster than the debit card option if you haven't set that up yet. The debit card can take an extra day sometimes.
I'm set up for direct deposit thankfully. Seemed like the better option when I was filling out the forms.
Definitely the right choice. The debit card has fees too for ATM withdrawals.
AstroAdventurer
This is all really helpful information. I was so worried about the whole process but it sounds more manageable than I thought. Still nervous about filing but at least I have a better idea of what to expect.
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Paolo Conti
•Same here! I was putting off filing because I was so confused but now I feel like I can actually do it.
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Amina Diallo
•The sooner you file the better. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file, so don't wait if you're eligible.
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Tyrone Johnson
Just wanted to add that if you're unsure about your eligibility or benefit amount, you can always file and let Washington ESD make the determination. It's better to file and potentially be denied than to not file at all and miss out on benefits you were entitled to.
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Giovanni Rossi
•That makes sense. I think I'm definitely eligible since I was laid off through no fault of my own. Better to try than wonder what if.
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