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TechNinja
I work with unemployment claims regularly, and I can confirm you do NOT serve another waiting week when reopening an existing claim during the same benefit year. The one-waiting-week-per-benefit-year rule is clearly stated in RCW 50.20.010(1)(c). However, be aware that if you earned enough during your temporary job to establish a new claim with a higher weekly benefit amount, ESD might suggest you file a new claim instead of reopening the old one. In that case, you would serve a new waiting week, but it might be worth it for the higher benefit amount. This is uncommon though, and would require significant earnings during your temporary work period.
Thank you for the detailed explanation! My temp job wasn't particularly high-paying, so I doubt I'd qualify for a higher benefit amount with a new claim. I'll stick with reopening my existing claim to avoid serving another waiting week.
StormChaser
Just want to add my experience - reopened my claim in August after a 10-week temp position and definitely did NOT have to serve another waiting week. Got paid for my first week back on unemployment without any issues. The key thing is making sure you're still within your original benefit year (which sounds like you are since you filed in February). Also double-check that you're filing your weekly claims correctly - I almost missed the deadline my first week back because I forgot the routine! Good luck with your job search.
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Thanks everyone for the helpful advice! I'll definitely mark "no" for that day on my claim and explain it's just a brief day trip. Better to be honest than risk issues later. I'll still be actively job searching that day and available by phone/email, so hopefully they'll just reduce by 1/7 instead of the whole week. Really appreciate all the input!
AstroAce
Just wanted to add my experience - I had a similar day trip to Victoria last fall and reported it exactly like Maya and Jacob suggested. ESD reduced my weekly benefit by 1/7th (about $95 in my case) but I didn't get any penalties or issues. The key is being upfront about it when you file. Also, keep any documentation like receipts or photos from your trip in case they ask questions later. The online claim system walks you through it pretty clearly once you select "no" for that day. Have fun with your friend!
Ethan Taylor
•That's really helpful to know about the 1/7th reduction - gives me a better idea of what to expect! I'll definitely keep my receipts and maybe a photo or two from the trip just in case. Did ESD ask you for any additional documentation when you filed, or did they just accept your explanation in the claim form?
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Miguel Ortiz
UPDATE: I finally got through to ESD after numerous attempts. The agent confirmed what many of you said - they're using a tiered system based on unemployment rates. She also checked my wage records and everything was calculated correctly. Frustrating, but at least I understand now. For anyone else facing this issue, she recommended making the most of WorkSource services to speed up job search. Apparently there are some specialized manufacturing workshops coming up in March that might be helpful for people in my industry. Thanks everyone for your help!
Did they tell you if there's ANY way to get more weeks? Like what happens if you reach the end of your 22 weeks and still haven't found work? Are we just supposed to live under a bridge?
If you exhaust regular benefits and are still unemployed, you might qualify for Training Benefits if you enroll in an approved training program. It's not automatic - you need to apply and be approved, but it can extend your benefits period. There's information on ESD's website under "Training Benefits Program.
Kara Yoshida
This is really helpful information, thanks everyone! I'm in a similar boat - got 21 weeks when I was expecting 26. I had no idea they changed to this tiered system based on unemployment rates. It's frustrating that ESD doesn't clearly explain this upfront in their communications. The monetary determination letter just shows the number of weeks without any context about WHY it's that number. Seems like they could save everyone a lot of confusion (and phone calls) by including a simple explanation of how the calculation works. Going to check out those WorkSource manufacturing workshops Miguel mentioned - sounds like we might be in similar industries.
Totally agree about ESD needing better communication! I just went through this same confusion last month and had to piece together the info from forums like this one. Would save everyone so much time and stress if they just included a simple paragraph explaining the tiered system in the determination letter. Also seconding the WorkSource recommendation - I attended a similar workshop for retail/hospitality and it was actually pretty useful for updating my resume and interview skills. Hope the manufacturing one helps you both!
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Emma Wilson
Update for everyone having this issue: ESD just announced on their Twitter that they're experiencing "technical difficulties" with the login system affecting "some users" (translation: it's completely broken). They claim they're working on it. No ETA for a fix though. Might be worth waiting a day to see if it resolves before spending hours on the phone.
Thanks for the update! That explains everything. I'll have my son try again tomorrow then. At least now we know it's not something we're doing wrong.
I'm dealing with this same login loop issue right now! Been trying to file my weekly claim for the past two days with no luck. It's so frustrating when you can't even get an error message to tell you what's wrong. Has anyone tried calling the customer service line early in the morning? I've heard they have fewer callers right when they open at 8 AM, but I wanted to check if that's actually true before setting my alarm that early. Also wondering if there's a specific day of the week that's better for getting through - seems like Mondays would be the worst since everyone's trying to file their weekly claims. Really hoping they fix this technical issue soon because I can't afford to miss filing this week!
CyberSamurai
UPDATE: Payment just hit my account this morning! Only one day late because of the holiday. Thanks everyone for your help and advice - I'll definitely be marking all the holidays on my calendar for the rest of the year so I'm not caught off guard again!
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Oliver Wagner
•That's great news! Really glad it worked out and you didn't have to stress about rent. Holiday payment delays are definitely one of those things you only learn about through experience. Thanks for updating the thread - it'll help other people who find this post when they're in the same situation!
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StarSailor}
Glad everything worked out for you! This is actually a really common concern, especially for first-time claimants. For anyone else reading this thread - it's also worth noting that some banks will show pending deposits earlier than others, so don't panic if you don't see it pending right away. The one-day delay for federal holidays is pretty standard across all government benefit programs. Setting up those calendar reminders is definitely the way to go!
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