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If you do apply and get approved, make sure you understand the job search requirements. In Washington you need to make at least 3 job search contacts per week and keep detailed records. They can audit your search activities.
Do online job applications count as job search contacts?
Yes, online applications count. Just make sure you're keeping track of where you applied, when, and for what position. The WorkSource website has tools to help track your searches.
Based on what you've described - part-time work for 8 months earning $850/month, laid off due to store closure - you very likely qualify for unemployment benefits. I'd recommend applying as soon as possible since there can be delays in processing claims right now.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about applying now. Going to get started on the application tonight.
Good luck! The process can seem intimidating at first but it's really not that bad once you get started.
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The most important thing is to file as soon as possible after you lose your job. Benefits don't start until you file, so every week you wait is money lost.
Yeah I'm planning to file this week. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information about what to expect!
good luck with your claim! the process seems scary at first but it's really not too bad once you get started
One last thing - make sure you keep track of all your job search activities from day one. Even if you're still in the waiting period, start documenting everything so you're ready when the job search requirements kick in.
Smart thinking ahead. I'll start keeping a log right away.
WorkSourceWA has a built in job search log feature that makes it easy to track everything in one place
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The uncertainty is the worst part. I refreshed my account like 50 times a day when I was waiting. Try to stay busy with job applications if you can.
Exactly! And keep track of your applications because you'll need to report job search activities once benefits start.
Good advice. The job search requirement kicks in right away so better to get ahead of it.
UPDATE: Just wanted to thank everyone for the advice. Got my determination letter today (day 19) and was approved! Benefits start next week. To the others still waiting - hang in there, it really does come through eventually.
Great news! See, the system does work, just takes patience.
happy for you! still waiting on mine but this makes me feel better
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If you run into any problems with your Washington ESD claim or need to talk to someone, I really recommend trying Claimyr. They got me through to an agent in about 10 minutes when I couldn't get through on my own for days.
Is Claimyr legit? I'm always suspicious of services that charge to help with government stuff.
Yeah it's totally legit. They're not doing anything you couldn't do yourself - they just handle the calling and waiting for you. Sometimes it's worth paying for convenience.
Ravi Patel
The key thing to remember is that being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits. Washington ESD has to determine if it was for misconduct or just because you weren't a good fit for the job. Attendance issues without deliberate violation of policy often don't count as misconduct.
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Ava Williams
•That's reassuring. I really did try to follow the attendance policy as best I could given my circumstances.
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Ravi Patel
•Exactly - Washington ESD will consider whether you made good faith efforts to comply with company policies. Having legitimate reasons for absences definitely helps your case.
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Astrid Bergström
One more thing - make sure you file your weekly claims even while your initial claim is being adjudicated. You won't get paid until it's resolved, but you need to keep filing to maintain your claim.
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Ava Williams
•Good to know! I was wondering about that. So I should file weekly claims starting this week even though I haven't heard back about my initial application?
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Astrid Bergström
•Yes, exactly. Keep filing every week or you might miss out on benefits for those weeks even if you get approved later.
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