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Really glad you asked about this instead of just ignoring your concerns. Too many people stick their head in the sand with potential identity theft and it always makes things worse in the long run.
I work graveyard shift so I filed at like 6am before going to bed after my last day. No problems at all, system worked perfectly. Time doesn't matter, just get it done quickly after separation.
Does anyone know if maintenance windows ever take the system down? I tried filing once at 3am and got an error message
One last tip - read all the instructions carefully and answer every question completely. Incomplete applications get delayed while they ask for missing information.
One more thing - make sure your address is current in the system before you file. Washington ESD sends important notices by mail and if they can't reach you, it can cause delays or issues with your claim. Learned this the hard way when I moved and forgot to update my address.
The whole Washington ESD qualification process gave me so much anxiety when I was unemployed. Kept second-guessing whether I'd done something wrong or if I'd get denied. But honestly, if you were laid off through no fault of your own and have a decent work history, you're probably fine. The system is designed to help people in situations like yours.
Keisha Jackson
One last tip - when you do find a new job, make sure to stop filing weekly claims right away. Don't file for any week where you're working full time, even if you haven't gotten your first paycheck yet. Washington ESD is pretty strict about overpayments.
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AstroAce
•Thanks for the warning! I'll definitely keep that in mind.
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Keisha Jackson
•Yeah, overpayment notices are a pain to deal with. Much easier to just follow the rules from the start.
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Paolo Moretti
I used Claimyr when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about a technical issue with my claim. They got me connected to an agent in like 10 minutes instead of me spending all day calling. Sometimes paying for help is worth it when you need answers fast.
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AstroAce
•I'll definitely remember that option if I hit any snags. Thanks!
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