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One last tip - read all the instructions carefully and answer every question completely. Incomplete applications get delayed while they ask for missing information.
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
Bottom line - unemployment is when you CAN work but don't have a job. Disability is when you CAN'T work due to medical reasons. Workers comp is when you can't work due to a work-related injury. Three different things for three different situations.
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.
Jason Brewer
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.
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Ellie Lopez
•Yeah, my gut was telling me something might be wrong. Better to check and be paranoid than ignore it and regret it later!
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Savannah Vin
Keep us posted on what you find! And remember, if there is fraud, it's not your fault and it is fixable. Just takes some time and paperwork.
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Ellie Lopez
•Will do! Thanks again everyone for taking the time to help me figure this out.
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