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One more thing - keep records of everything! Screenshot your weekly claim confirmations and keep your job search log updated. If Washington ESD ever audits your claim you'll need documentation to back up what you reported.
Great advice! I'll start keeping better records. Better safe than sorry with this stuff.
Yes! I learned this from my cousin who got audited and had to provide 6 months of job search documentation. Luckily she had kept good records.
This thread has been really helpful! I feel much more confident about the weekly claim process now. Thanks everyone for all the detailed explanations.
Same here! Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything. This community is great for figuring out the Washington ESD system.
That's what we're here for! The unemployment system can be confusing but once you understand the weekly routine it gets much easier.
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One last thing - if you do get approved, your benefits will last up to 26 weeks in Washington, but you have to keep filing those weekly claims and meeting the job search requirements. Don't skip weeks or you'll lose those benefits.
Got it, consistency is key. I'll make sure to stay on top of the weekly filings.
Exactly. Set a reminder on your phone or something so you don't forget.
Just wanted to add - if you need help reaching Washington ESD for any reason during this process, that Claimyr service people mentioned actually worked great for me too. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works. Made dealing with Washington ESD way less stressful.
Thanks, I'll bookmark that just in case. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have options.
Hope you won't need it either, but it's there if the phone system gives you trouble like it does most people.
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Make sure you understand the difference between being 'able and available' vs 'standby' status. Most people need to be actively seeking work every week, but standby is for specific situations like temporary layoffs.
My layoff is permanent so I think I need the regular unemployment, not standby.
Correct - permanent layoffs require regular UI with job search requirements. Standby is only for when you have a definite return-to-work date.
just remember that if you mess up your weekly claim you usually cant fix it yourself - youll need to call washington esd and good luck getting through! thats why that claimyr thing might be worth it if you make mistakes
I'll be extra careful with my weekly claims then. Thanks for the warning!
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Thanks for asking this question OP. I got laid off last week and was planning to wait a few weeks to see if I could find something. Filing my claim tonight instead!
Glad this helped! I wish I had asked sooner but better late than never.
Smart move. The sooner you file, the sooner you can start receiving benefits if you qualify.
One more thing to remember - even if you think you might not qualify, it's worth filing anyway. Let Washington ESD make the determination. The worst they can say is no, but you might be surprised.
This is good advice. I thought I wouldn't qualify because I was part-time, but I did. You never know until you try.
Thanks everyone for all the help and encouragement. This forum is awesome!
Sophia Miller
This thread has been super helpful! I was worried about how to handle child support while on unemployment but it sounds like Washington ESD takes care of it automatically. One less thing to stress about.
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AaliyahAli
•Right? I was panicking about missing payments and getting in legal trouble, but it seems like the system is set up to handle this situation.
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Sophia Miller
•Exactly! Now I just need to figure out how to budget with the reduced income after the child support deduction.
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Mason Davis
One more tip - if you think there's an error in your child support withholding amount, document everything and don't wait to address it. I waited 3 months thinking it would sort itself out and it just got worse.
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Mason Davis
•Contact both Washington ESD and your local child support office. Sometimes the error is on the enforcement side, sometimes it's on the unemployment side. That's when services like claimyr can be helpful for actually reaching someone at ESD.
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Mia Rodriguez
•I second the claimyr recommendation. Used them twice now when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about payment issues. Worth checking out their demo video to see if it would help your situation.
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