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I'll add one final thing - start your job search right away even before your claim is approved. Washington ESD requires job search activities and it's easier to stay on top of it from the beginning than to catch up later.
Makes sense. I was planning to take a few days to decompress first but I should probably start looking immediately.
A day or two to process what happened is fine, but yeah, don't wait too long. The job market moves fast.
Hope this thread helped answer your questions! Feel free to ask if anything else comes up during the application process. This community is pretty good about helping each other navigate the Washington ESD system.
This has been incredibly helpful! I feel way more confident about filing now. Going to start the application tonight.
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This thread has been super helpful! I feel much more confident about my job search requirements now. Going to update my documentation system and make sure I'm covering all the bases.
Same here! I'm going to set up a proper tracking system and make sure I understand all the requirements before my next weekly claim.
Glad this was helpful! Remember, the key is consistent effort and good documentation. Washington ESD wants to see you're actively looking for work.
Just a reminder that you can also get job search help from your local WorkSource office. They have counselors who can help with resumes, interview prep, and job search strategies. All of these services count toward your requirements too.
Are the WorkSource offices open for in-person visits now? I wasn't sure with everything that's been going on.
Most are open with limited capacity, but they also offer virtual services. Check their website for your local office hours and available services.
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Final summary: Unpaid FMLA leave with job protection = no unemployment eligibility. You must be able, available, and actively seeking work. Job attachment through protected leave disqualifies you even without wages.
Perfect summary. Thank you everyone for all the helpful responses!
This should be pinned somewhere. Super clear explanation of a confusing topic.
wait so if I'm on unpaid sick leave but my job isn't protected I might qualify?
Potentially, but you'd still need to meet the able and available requirements. If you're too sick to work, you wouldn't qualify. It depends on your specific circumstances.
got it, so it's not just about whether you're getting paid or not
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I had to appeal my benefit amount because I thought it was too low. Turns out Washington ESD wasn't counting wages from one of my employers properly. The appeals process took about 6 weeks but I got backpay for the difference.
How did you know your benefit amount was wrong? Did you calculate it yourself?
I compared my quarterly earnings from my tax records to what Washington ESD had on file and noticed they were missing a whole quarter of wages from a second job I had.
Don't get discouraged if the process seems overwhelming. Once you get your first payment and get into the routine of filing weekly claims, it becomes pretty straightforward. The hardest part is usually just getting your initial claim approved.
That's reassuring. I keep putting off applying because the whole process seems so complicated.
The sooner you apply, the sooner you can start receiving benefits. Even if it takes a few weeks to process, you'll get backpay to your filing date if you're approved.
Jay Lincoln
Update: tried Claimyr and actually got through to Washington ESD! Took about 15 minutes total including the wait time. Finally got my weekly claim issue sorted out. Thanks to whoever mentioned it earlier.
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Brooklyn Foley
•Glad it worked for you! It really does make a difference when you can actually talk to someone instead of just trying to figure things out online.
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Justin Chang
•Good to hear a success story! Might have to try that myself if I run into issues with Washington ESD.
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Lauren Wood
This whole discussion shows why it's important to understand what statistics actually measure before drawing conclusions from them. Same applies to a lot of economic indicators.
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Kennedy Morrison
•Definitely learned something today. Going to be more skeptical of headline numbers from now on.
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