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Just to clarify something important: when you reopen your claim, you'll be asked if you've worked since last filing. Say YES and provide accurate information about your temp job including wages earned. This ensures your claim remains valid and prevents potential overpayment issues later.
This is super helpful. I'll definitely be honest about everything when I reopen. Last thing I want is complications with ESD later on. Thanks for all your help!
Good luck with the temp job! One thing I learned the hard way - make sure to keep all your pay stubs from the temp work. When you reopen your claim, ESD sometimes asks for documentation of your employment and wages. It's way easier if you have everything organized ahead of time rather than scrambling to get records from the temp agency later.
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Overall RESEA isn't as scary as it sounds. Go in with a positive attitude and be prepared to discuss your job search strategy. They really do want to help you find work.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared for my appointment now.
Good luck with your RESEA appointment! You'll do fine.
I went through RESEA about 6 months ago and it was actually pretty straightforward. The counselor spent about 45 minutes reviewing my job search activities and helped me refine my resume. One tip - if you've been using online job boards, write down the specific job titles and company names because they'll ask for details. They also helped me set up some job alerts I didn't know about before. Don't stress too much about it - they're genuinely trying to help you get back to work, not catch you doing something wrong.
They asked about both - which platforms I was using and specific details about applications. I showed them my list of companies and job titles, and they were satisfied with that level of detail. The job alerts were a mix - some through WorkSource WA and some through other sites like LinkedIn Jobs. The counselor actually helped me set up better search parameters so I wasn't getting bombarded with irrelevant postings. If you're starting to track now, even a week or two of detailed records will show you're taking it seriously.
This is such good advice! I'm in a similar situation where I've been applying through multiple job sites but my record-keeping has been pretty sloppy. I'm wondering - when they review your job search activities, do they expect you to have applied to a certain number of jobs per week, or is it more about the quality and variety of your search efforts? I've been focusing on jobs that are really good matches for my skills rather than just applying to everything, but now I'm worried that might not look like enough activity to them.
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Hope everything works out for you! Filing for unemployment after getting fired is never fun but at least the system is there to help when you need it.
Thank you! I'm feeling much more confident about the whole process now.
I went through this exact same situation about 8 months ago - got terminated after 7 weeks during my probation period for "not meeting performance standards." I was so worried I wouldn't qualify for benefits, but I filed anyway and got approved within about 3 weeks. The key thing that helped me was being completely honest on my application about why I was terminated. I didn't try to sugarcoat it or make excuses - just stated that my employer felt my performance wasn't meeting their expectations during the probation period. Washington ESD was totally understanding and my employer didn't even contest the claim. The whole process was way less scary than I thought it would be. Definitely file ASAP like others have said - you've got nothing to lose and everything to gain!
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Bottom line for OP: you probably qualify based on what you described. File online as soon as you're unemployed, and don't worry too much about the complex qualification rules until you actually get a determination from Washington ESD.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I feel way more confident about the whole process now.
Good luck with everything! The application process itself is pretty straightforward once you understand the qualification requirements.
Just to add one more helpful tip - if you're still working part-time when you file, you can still potentially collect partial unemployment benefits as long as your weekly earnings are below a certain threshold. Washington ESD will reduce your weekly benefit amount based on what you earn, but you don't have to be completely unemployed to qualify. This might be relevant if you're worried about getting laid off from one of your part-time jobs but still have hours at another.
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Just wanted to add that even if you don't qualify for unemployment, you might still be able to use WorkSourceWA for job search assistance and career counseling. They help everyone, not just UI recipients.
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Yara Nassar
•That's helpful to know. I'll check out what services they offer for contractors looking for work.
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Luca Conti
•They have some good resources for freelancers and entrepreneurs too, not just traditional job seekers.
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Giovanni Mancini
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'm going to try a few things: first I'll apply online at esd.wa.gov just to see what happens, and I'll also look into whether I might have been misclassified since I did work pretty set hours and used their equipment. If I can't get through on the phone I might try that Claimyr service people mentioned. Also going to check out WorkSourceWA and the DSHS website for other assistance programs. Really appreciate this community - it's scary being a contractor with no safety net but at least now I know what options to explore!
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