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The bottom line is that Washington's unemployment system is designed to help people who have been working and paying into the system. If you've been working consistently for 8+ months, you almost certainly qualify for something.
That makes me feel better about my situation. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
You're welcome! Good luck with your claim when you file it.
Just remember to keep good records of your job search activities once you start receiving benefits. Washington ESD requires you to make at least 3 job search contacts per week.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Is there a specific way you need to document the job search?
Yes, you need to log each contact in your WorkSourceWA account. It's all connected to your unemployment claim.
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don't forget to file your weekly claims right away if you do get approved, even if the first payment is delayed. missing weekly claims can mess up your whole case
Will definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for the reminder!
One last suggestion - if you end up needing to call Washington ESD multiple times during this process, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does help cut through the phone line chaos. Saved me hours of redialing when I had questions about my claim.
I might need to try that too. I've been trying to reach ESD for weeks about my own claim issues with no luck.
I bookmarked their site earlier. Definitely seems like it could be useful for dealing with ESD phone issues.
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Just wanted to add that filing doesn't commit you to anything. If you find a job right away, you just stop filing weekly claims. But if your job search takes longer than expected, you'll be so glad you filed early.
That's a great point. I was thinking of it as a bigger commitment than it really is.
Exactly! It's basically insurance for your job search. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
For anyone reading this thread later: THERE IS NO WAITING PERIOD TO FILE. File the day after your last day of work if possible. Don't wait for your final paycheck, don't wait to see if you get another job offer, don't wait for anything. Just file.
Wish this was more clearly explained on the Washington ESD website. Would save people a lot of confusion and lost money.
Agreed. They should have a big banner that says 'FILE IMMEDIATELY' on the front page.
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Does the MWA selection affect which WorkSource office you have to work with for job search assistance?
It can influence which WorkSource location is your primary office, but you can generally use services at any WorkSource location in the state.
good to know, I was worried I'd be stuck with one specific office
Nolan Carter
Whatever you do, don't stop filing your weekly claims during adjudication. I made that mistake and lost 3 weeks of benefits even after my claim was approved.
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Ali Anderson
•Noted! I'll keep filing even though it feels weird doing it when my claim is under review.
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Natalia Stone
•Yeah it's counterintuitive but you have to maintain your filing schedule or you forfeit those weeks permanently.
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Tasia Synder
Final thought - document everything during this process. Save screenshots of your online account, keep records of when you called, save any correspondence. If you eventually need to appeal anything, having documentation will be crucial.
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Ali Anderson
•Good point, I'll start keeping better records of all my attempts to contact them.
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Selena Bautista
•Screenshots especially - I've seen cases where people's online account information changed and they had no proof of what it said before.
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