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Keep all your job search documentation organized from day one. Washington ESD can request it for audits and you need to have 3 contacts per week documented.
What counts as a valid job contact? Online applications or do I need to talk to people?
Online applications count, but keep screenshots and details. In-person contacts and phone calls work too.
To summarize for the original poster: expect 2-4 weeks for first payment if no complications arise. File weekly claims immediately, maintain job search records, and monitor your account daily for any requests. If you get stuck in the system, consider services like Claimyr to reach an agent directly.
Thank you, this thread has been super helpful. I feel much more prepared now.
Good luck! Most claims go through without major issues if you stay on top of the requirements.
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Don't forget that if you do any part-time work while collecting unemployment, you need to report it. It might reduce your weekly benefit but you can still get partial benefits.
Good to know. I might pick up some gig work while I'm looking for a full-time job.
Just make sure to report all earnings honestly. Washington ESD will find out eventually if you don't.
The key thing is to file your claim as soon as possible after losing your job. There's a waiting week but the sooner you file, the sooner you can start the process.
I'm planning to file this weekend. Is there a best day/time to file online?
Weekends are usually less busy on the website. Early morning or late evening tend to be better too.
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One last tip - if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD about anything, try to call right when they open at 8am or during lunch time around noon. Those seem to be the best times to actually get through to someone.
I've tried both those times and still couldn't get through. The phone system is just overwhelmed. That's why services like Claimyr exist - they basically do the calling for you.
Yeah, the phone situation is definitely frustrating. I had to call like 30 times before I got through to resolve my identity verification issue.
Bottom line for OP: with 3 years at your previous job plus 2 months at your current job, you'd definitely meet the earnings requirements for unemployment if you got laid off. The key is just making sure you file right away and stay on top of your weekly claims.
Thank you! This whole thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about my situation now.
You're welcome! Hope you don't need to use this information, but it's good to know your options.
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Bottom line: Report the work ASAP, be completely honest about what happened, and be prepared to pay back any overpayment. The sooner you deal with this, the better your outcome will be. Washington ESD deals with these situations every day - they're more interested in getting their money back than punishing honest mistakes.
Thank you everyone for the advice. I'm going to try to call Washington ESD tomorrow morning and if that doesn't work I'll look into Claimyr.
Good plan. Don't put this off any longer - every day you wait makes it look worse if they discover it on their own.
just remember that partial unemployment benefits exist for exactly this reason. you can work part time and still get some help from washington esd. the system is designed to encourage people to take whatever work they can find
That actually makes me feel better about the whole situation. I was worried any work would completely disqualify me.
nope thats a common misconception. they want you to work if you can. just be honest about it on your weekly claims
Mei Chen
Used Claimyr when I had issues with my weekly claim not going through. Got connected to a Washington ESD agent in about 20 minutes instead of calling all day. Definitely recommend if you run into problems.
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PixelPrincess
•I'll keep that in mind if I need to reach them. Sounds like their phone system is pretty backed up.
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Mei Chen
•Yeah it's terrible trying to get through normally. This service makes it actually manageable.
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Liam O'Sullivan
One last thing - make sure you understand the difference between being laid off vs being fired for cause. Layoffs are due to business reasons (budget cuts, restructuring, etc.) and qualify for UI. Getting fired for misconduct usually disqualifies you.
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PixelPrincess
•Yeah the layoffs at my company are definitely business related, not performance issues.
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