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One more thing - when you file your UI claim, be completely honest about why you quit. Don't try to sugarcoat it or make it sound better than it was. Washington ESD will investigate anyway and if they find out you weren't truthful, it'll hurt your case badly.
Thanks for all the advice everyone. This gives me a lot to think about and prepare for.
Good luck! Remember you can always reach out to Washington ESD directly too, though getting through by phone is tough. That Claimyr service mentioned earlier might help if you need to talk to someone quickly.
Just saw this thread and wanted to add - make sure you understand Washington's job search requirements if you do get approved for UI. You'll need to log job search activities weekly even while your claim is in adjudication. Don't want you to get caught off guard by that requirement.
How many job searches do I need to do per week?
It's 3 job search activities per week in Washington. Can be applications, networking, job fairs, etc. Keep detailed records in your WorkSourceWA account.
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Thanks everyone for clarifying this. I was also confused and this thread answered my questions too.
Glad I'm not the only one who was confused about this!
Bottom line: Washington state eliminated the waiting week permanently. File your weekly claims and you should get paid for your first eligible week. If you need to talk to Washington ESD and can't get through, there are services like Claimyr that can help.
Perfect. This thread has been incredibly helpful. Thank you all!
Happy to help. Good luck with your claim!
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For anyone still dealing with this - don't wait too long to address it. There might be time limits on requesting retroactive payments, even for waiting week issues.
That's a good point. I better get on this soon.
I think you have up to a year to request back payments, but don't quote me on that.
This thread convinced me to check my own payment history. Sure enough, I'm missing my first week too! Guess I'll be trying that Claimyr service as well.
Same here! I never even realized I was missing that first week payment.
Glad this helped other people figure it out too. Hopefully we can all get this resolved soon.
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Don't forget that Washington ESD also requires you to do job search activities to keep getting benefits. Make sure you're logging those in WorkSource or whatever system they're using now.
Good point! I've been applying to jobs but haven't been tracking it officially yet.
You need to log at least 3 job search activities per week to stay eligible. Don't skip that part or they'll stop your benefits.
The real answer is it depends on your specific wage history, but for most people it ends up being 45-60% of what you were making. Just don't expect it to fully replace your income - it's meant to be temporary assistance while you find new work.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This thread has been way more useful than the Washington ESD website.
Aurora Lacasse
The whole system is a nightmare. Took me 2 months to get my first payment because they kept asking for more documentation.
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Mason Kaczka
•That's terrifying. What kind of documentation did they want?
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Aurora Lacasse
•Proof of wages, ID verification, work authorization - basically everything twice. Have copies of everything ready.
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Anthony Young
Don't let these horror stories scare you. Most claims go through fine if you fill everything out correctly the first time. Just be thorough and honest.
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Anthony Young
•Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims every week once you get approved, even if you haven't heard anything yet.
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Charlotte White
•And keep track of your job search activities from day one. You'll need to report them later.
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