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One thing to remember is that even if you file immediately, there can still be delays if Washington ESD needs additional information or if there are questions about your separation from employment. The sooner you file, the sooner any issues can be identified and resolved.
That makes sense. Better to get any potential problems sorted out early rather than waiting.
Final thought - don't let fear of making mistakes prevent you from filing. Washington ESD can help you correct any errors, but they can't help you if you don't file at all. The most important thing is getting your claim started as soon as possible after job loss.
Great to hear! Remember to keep track of your job search activities starting right away, even before your first payment.
Will do. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to help out a confused newbie.
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Yeah, I only found out about it after getting frustrated myself. Now I tell everyone about it because the regular phone system is so broken.
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Just went through this whole process last month. File your weekly claims starting with week 1 (the waiting week), keep doing job searches, report any income accurately. You'll get paid starting with week 2 if everything goes smoothly. The waiting week never gets paid but it's required for your claim to process correctly.
This is really helpful, thank you. Sounds like I'm on the right track then. Just need to be patient for that first payment.
Yep patience is key. The first payment always feels like it takes forever but once you're in the rhythm it's pretty straightforward.
reminder that if you work ANY hours during your waiting week you still need to report them even though you're not getting paid that week anyway. learned this when I picked up a small gig and wasn't sure if I needed to report it
Good point! All income reporting rules apply even during the waiting week.
I haven't worked any hours yet but I'll remember this if I pick up any side work while looking for full-time.
Niko Ramsey
The waiting game is brutal but hang in there. Most people who file straightforward claims without complications see their first payment within 2-3 weeks. If you hit the 4 week mark with no communication, that's when you should start being more proactive about calling.
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Ella Cofer
•Good rule of thumb. I'll mark that on my calendar as the 'time to panic' date.
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Seraphina Delan
•lol don't panic even then, just time to be more persistent about getting answers
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Jabari-Jo
One last thing - make sure you're checking your online account regularly for any messages or required actions. Sometimes they need additional information and if you miss those requests it can delay everything even more.
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Ella Cofer
•I've been checking daily but haven't seen any messages yet. Good reminder to keep monitoring it.
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Kristin Frank
•Also check your email and regular mail. They send important stuff through multiple channels sometimes.
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