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One last thing - keep detailed records of all your job search activities. Washington ESD can audit your claim at any time and ask for proof of your work search efforts. Save job postings, applications, contact information, etc.
how long do i need to keep that stuff?
I'd keep it for at least a year after your claim ends, just to be safe.
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Based on what you described in your original post, it sounds like you should qualify. Reduction of hours to the point where you can't sustain yourself is typically considered good cause for leaving. Just make sure you have documentation showing your hour reduction when you apply.
Thank you! I do have my old schedules showing the reduction in hours. I feel more confident about applying now after reading everyone's responses.
You're welcome! Good luck with your claim. The process can be stressful but it sounds like you have a strong case.
One last tip - file your claim as soon as possible. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file, so don't wait thinking you might find a job quickly. You can always stop filing weekly claims if you find work.
That's great advice. I was hesitant to file because I thought it might hurt my chances of getting hired somewhere, but I need the income while I'm job searching.
Exactly! There's no shame in using a safety net that you've paid into through your payroll taxes. That's what it's there for.
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final thought - if you do end up needing to file, gather all your employment records first. pay stubs, W-2s, employment dates, etc. makes the whole process smoother
Thanks for all the advice everyone! This has been really helpful for planning ahead.
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I think I read somewhere that if you don't qualify for regular unemployment you might be eligible for other programs with different benefit amounts. Worth looking into if your regular claim gets denied.
Yeah there's things like standby status for certain industries. The benefit calculation might be different for those programs.
Bottom line is file as soon as you're eligible and don't wait. Benefits start from when you file, not when you lost your job. And if you need to talk to someone about your specific situation, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier actually works for getting through their phone system.
Thanks everyone for the help! Going to file my claim this week and see what happens.
Santiago Diaz
After dealing with this for several months, my advice is: treat filing your weekly claim like a job. Set a reminder, do it the same day every week, and keep good records. The payments are consistent if you stay on top of the requirements.
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Caleb Stone
•Thanks for all the helpful info everyone! I feel much more confident about the process now.
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Santiago Diaz
•You're welcome! It seems overwhelming at first but becomes routine pretty quickly. Good luck with your job search!
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Millie Long
One last thing - if you ever have trouble reaching Washington ESD by phone and need to talk to someone about your payments, I found Claimyr really helpful. They have a system that gets you through to actual ESD agents instead of sitting on hold forever. Check out their demo video to see if it might work for your situation.
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Caleb Stone
•I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any issues. Hopefully everything goes smoothly now that I understand the schedule better.
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Millie Long
•Hope so too! The weekly filing becomes second nature after a few weeks. Just remember to stay consistent with it.
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