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Thanks everyone for all this advice! I feel way more confident about managing my work search requirements now. Going to start a spreadsheet today and be more systematic about everything.
Same here! This thread has been super helpful. Good luck with your job search!
Glad this discussion helped! The work search requirements seem overwhelming at first but they're manageable once you get organized.
I just wanted to share what's been working for me - I created a simple template in Google Docs that I fill out each time I do a work search activity. It has fields for date, company name, position title, method of contact, and a notes section. Then I just copy and paste the info when I file my weekly claim. Having a consistent format makes it so much easier to stay organized and I never forget important details. Plus Google Docs saves everything automatically so I don't have to worry about losing my records.
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One last tip from someone who's been through this - be patient with the process but persistent if something seems wrong. Per diem workers have valid claims, but sometimes you need to educate the system about your specific situation.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing now. Going to start my application tomorrow.
Good luck! You've got this. Per diem workers deserve unemployment benefits just like anyone else when work dries up.
I'm also a per diem worker (CNA at a few different facilities) and just wanted to add that when you file, make sure you have all your employer information ready - names, addresses, dates you worked there, etc. The application asks for a lot of detail about each job. Also, don't be discouraged if your claim takes a while to process. Mine took about 4 weeks but I did get approved and received back pay for the waiting period. The key is showing that your hours dropped significantly due to circumstances beyond your control. Good luck with your application!
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FWIW the official Washington ESD statistics page gets updated around the 15th of each month with the previous month's data. So right now you're looking at November 2024 numbers. December data should be out soon and will probably show the seasonal uptick from holiday layoffs.
Good to know the timing. I'll check back in a couple weeks for more current data.
I've been following Washington ESD data for a while and can confirm the current numbers are around 87,000-90,000 people receiving regular UI benefits. However, what's frustrating is that this doesn't include the thousands stuck in adjudication like yourself. From what I've observed, construction layoffs in winter often trigger additional review requirements, which explains your 5-week delay. The system treats seasonal layoffs differently than permanent job losses, requiring verification that it's truly temporary. Your wait time is longer than average but not unheard of for seasonal claims. Have you received any correspondence explaining what specific issue is under review?
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When you return to work, you'll simply report your hours and earnings on your weekly claim. If your earnings exceed your weekly benefit amount, you won't receive benefits for that week, and your claim will essentially become inactive (though still open during your benefit year). You don't need to do anything special to 'turn off' the standby status when you return to work - just accurately report your work and earnings each week.
And MAKE SURE you report correctly! I had a coworker who thought he only needed to report once he got his first paycheck, but you have to report based on when you WORKED the hours, not when you got paid. He ended up with an overpayment notice and had to pay back two weeks of benefits!
I'm glad you got this sorted out! As someone who's been through the ESD system multiple times, I always recommend new claimants to carefully read through ALL the determination letters and notices they send - I know it's overwhelming at first, but those documents contain really important details about your specific claim status. The standby provision is actually really helpful for temporary layoffs like yours. Just keep documenting everything (screenshots, letters, etc.) and you'll be fine. When your standby period ends in May, the system will automatically prompt you for job search activities again. Welcome to the community and don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions!
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One more thing OP - make sure you file the week you become unemployed, not before. If you file early it can mess up your claim start date and you might lose benefits.
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Anna Xian
•Thanks for all the advice everyone! This has been really helpful.
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Effie Alexander
•Hope you don't need to use any of this info, but good to be prepared!
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Diego Vargas
Just wanted to add that Washington also has an alternate base year option if your regular base year doesn't give you enough earnings to qualify. So if you've been making $1000/week for 14 months but had a gap in employment before that, they can sometimes use a more recent time period that includes your current higher earnings. It's worth asking about when you apply - a lot of people don't know this option exists and it can make a big difference in your benefit amount.
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