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The most important thing is to file your weekly claims every week even if you're not sure about something. Missing a week can cause delays or gaps in your benefits.
When do you file weekly claims? Is there a specific day?
You can file starting Sunday for the previous week and you have until Saturday to file. I always do mine on Sunday morning so I don't forget.
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good luck with everything! being fired sucks but at least washington state doesn't make it impossible to get benefits like some other places
Very true. Feeling grateful to be in a state that actually protects workers to some degree.
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Glad I could help with the Claimyr suggestion! Even if you don't need it for eligibility questions, it's super useful if you ever need to talk to someone about claim issues later on. The regular phone lines can be brutal to get through.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks again for sharing that resource!
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Remember that seasonal work patterns can affect your work search requirements. If you're in an industry with defined seasons (like landscaping or tourism), Washington ESD may have different expectations during off-seasons.
Does this apply to teachers too? I'm on summer break but collecting unemployment.
Teachers have special rules - you might not need to do work search during reasonable assurance periods. Check with Washington ESD about your specific situation.
The key thing everyone should remember is that Washington ESD can and will audit your work search activities. I know someone who got hit with a $4,000 overpayment because they couldn't prove they did their required activities for several weeks. Document everything!
Random audit. They requested documentation for a 3-month period and my friend couldn't provide adequate proof for multiple weeks.
This thread has been so helpful. Definitely going to be extra careful about documenting everything from now on.
Jade Santiago
Quick update - I used Claimyr too after seeing the recommendations here. Got connected to Washington ESD within an hour instead of spending days trying to call. My adjudication issue was resolved the same day once I could actually talk to someone. The system really needs better phone access.
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Madison King
•Glad it worked for you too! The regular Washington ESD phone system is just broken for people who actually need help.
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Aurora St.Pierre
•This is the third person in this thread who's mentioned success with that service. Might be worth trying if you're stuck in adjudication limbo.
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Grace Johnson
One more clarification - while employees don't pay unemployment insurance taxes, remember that self-employed people and independent contractors generally aren't covered by the system at all. You need traditional employment with payroll taxes being paid to be eligible.
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KhalilStar
•Good point! So gig workers and freelancers can't get regular UI benefits even though they're working?
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Grace Johnson
•Right, though Washington has been expanding coverage options. Some gig workers may qualify under special programs, but traditional W-2 employment is still the standard path to UI eligibility.
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