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Quick question - do you have to file during business hours or can you do it anytime online?
You can file your claim online 24/7 at esd.wa.gov. The website is available around the clock, which is really convenient. No need to wait for business hours.
Perfect, thanks! I was worried I'd have to take time off my job search to file during the day.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! Just finished filing my initial claim online. Wasn't as bad as I expected - took maybe 30 minutes to complete. Now I guess I wait to see if it gets approved and start filing weekly claims. Really appreciate all the guidance, especially about filing right away instead of waiting around.
Glad it went smoothly! If you run into any issues with your claim status or have questions down the road, remember that Claimyr option I mentioned. Sometimes it's worth it to talk to an actual person rather than trying to figure things out on your own.
Congratulations on getting your claim submitted! The hardest part is over. Just stay consistent with your weekly claims and job search activities and you should be all set.
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Remember that if you work part-time while collecting unemployment, your benefits get reduced. Washington ESD has specific rules about how much you can earn before it affects your weekly payment.
I'm not working right now but that's good to know for the future. How much can you earn before it affects benefits?
You can earn up to your weekly benefit amount minus $5 before they start deducting from your unemployment payment.
For anyone still confused about Washington ESD calculations, I used Claimyr last month when I had questions about my benefit amount. The agent explained everything clearly and helped me understand why my payment was what it was. Way better than trying to navigate their website or waiting on hold.
How quickly were you able to get through to someone with that service?
Pretty fast actually. Way faster than calling Washington ESD directly. The video demo on their site shows exactly how it works.
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Remember you also need to start doing your job search activities right away even if your claim is still being reviewed. Washington ESD requires you to be actively looking for work to qualify for benefits.
I think it's 3 job search activities per week minimum. Could be applications, networking events, job fairs, etc. Keep good records of everything you do.
Make sure you register with WorkSource too. That's usually one of the requirements Washington ESD has.
The whole process is honestly easier than people make it sound. I was terminated for attendance issues and still got approved after adjudication. As long as you're honest and cooperative, Washington ESD is pretty fair about these things.
That's reassuring. I've been reading horror stories online and getting really anxious about the whole thing.
Don't believe everything you read online. Most people only post when they have problems, not when things go smoothly.
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Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even during adjudication. Don't want to miss any weeks.
Yes, I've been keeping up with those. Just frustrating not getting paid while they review whatever they're reviewing.
Ezra Bates
Welcome to the community! Don't hesitate to ask more questions as you go through the process. We've all been there and are happy to help.
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Avery Saint
•This has been incredibly helpful. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything clearly.
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Ana Erdoğan
good luck with your claim! hope you find work soon but at least you'll have some income while you're looking
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Avery Saint
•Thank you! It's such a relief knowing I'll have some support while job hunting.
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