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One more tip - once you do get approved, make sure you understand the job search requirements. You'll need to log your job search activities each week when you file your weekly claim. Better to be prepared ahead of time.
I haven't even thought about that yet. What kind of job search activities do they want to see?
Applications, networking contacts, job fairs, interviews - basically anything that shows you're actively looking for work. Keep good records.
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Don't forget that if you receive unemployment benefits in 2025, you'll get your 1099-G form in early 2026 for tax filing. Washington ESD usually mails them out in January.
Good to know the timeline. I'll make sure to watch for that form next year.
You can also access your 1099-G electronically through your eServices account if you prefer that over waiting for the mail.
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Thanks for asking this question OP! I'm in a similar situation and this thread has been super helpful. Sounds like as long as you follow the rules and keep good records, moving shouldn't be a problem for your unemployment claim.
Glad it helped! I'm feeling much more confident about the whole situation now.
One last thing - if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD about your interstate claim and can't get through on the phone, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of trying to call on my own.
Good to know! Hopefully I won't need it, but if I do run into issues I'll definitely check it out.
Same here. Used it twice when I had complicated questions and both times got connected to helpful agents quickly.
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Hang in there everyone. I know it's tough but there are jobs out there. I was in the same situation last year and eventually found something. Don't give up hope.
Thanks for the encouragement. It really helps to hear from people who've been through this and came out the other side.
That's what this community is for. We're all in this together and we help each other get through the tough times.
One last tip - if you're getting close to exhausting benefits, try using Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD and ask about any programs or resources you might have missed. Sometimes there are things available that aren't well publicized.
That's a great suggestion. I've seen several people mention that service now so it must be legitimate. I'll definitely give it a try.
Yeah, I wish I had known about it sooner. Would have saved me a lot of frustration trying to get through on my own.
Zoe Dimitriou
The 26-week limit is pretty standard across most states. Washington actually has one of the better unemployment systems compared to some places, even if it can be frustrating to navigate sometimes.
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Zara Malik
•Better than some states doesn't mean it's good enough. We should expect better from government services.
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Zoe Dimitriou
•Fair point, there's always room for improvement.
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QuantumQuest
Bottom line for the original poster: You can get up to 26 weeks of unemployment benefits in Washington state. File your claim as soon as possible, keep up with weekly claims, do your job search requirements, and you should be fine. Don't let the bureaucracy intimidate you - it's more straightforward than it seems at first.
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Freya Johansen
•Thanks everyone! This thread has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
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Omar Fawzi
•Glad we could help! Feel free to ask if you run into any issues during the process.
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