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For anyone still reading this thread - I just wanted to add that Washington ESD also has eligibility for people who are temporarily laid off or on standby status. It's different from regular unemployment but worth knowing about if your employer says the layoff is temporary.
What's the difference between standby and regular unemployment benefits?
With standby, you don't have to do job search activities because you're expected to return to your employer. But the job has to genuinely be temporary - usually less than 8 weeks.
This is such helpful information. I wish Washington ESD made this stuff clearer on their website. It's so confusing trying to figure out if you qualify when you're already stressed about losing income.
Totally agree. The government websites are always so hard to navigate when you're panicking about bills.
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just file already! youre overthinking it. worst case they say no and you appeal or try again with different info
You're right, I should just go for it. Thanks for the push!
no problem, i did the same thing and stressed for weeks before filing. turned out fine
One last thing - make sure you understand the difference between your base period and benefit year. The base period determines if you qualify and how much you get, but your benefit year is when you can actually collect benefits.
I'll make sure to read up on that. There's definitely a lot to learn about this process!
It's confusing at first but once you get through the initial claim it becomes more routine. The weekly claims are pretty straightforward.
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Quick question - do you have to be a U.S. citizen to qualify? I have a work permit but I'm not a citizen yet.
You don't need to be a citizen, but you do need to be authorized to work in the U.S. If you have a valid work permit, that should be sufficient.
Perfect, thank you! That was my main concern about applying.
For everyone asking about contacting Washington ESD - I finally got through using traditional calling after literally 47 attempts over two weeks. But honestly, that Claimyr thing would have saved me days of frustration. Sometimes the extra convenience is worth it when you're dealing with unemployment stress.
47 attempts?! That's insane. The phone system really needs to be fixed.
I'm definitely going to look into that service if I can't get through the normal way. Thanks for sharing your experience everyone - this has been super helpful!
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Just want to add that you should also sign up for job alerts and career counseling through WorkSource. They have good resources beyond just the job search logging requirement.
Are those services free?
Yes, all WorkSource services are free. They can help with resume writing, interview skills, training programs, etc.
Chris Elmeda
Just want to add that while the unemployment rate doesn't affect your claim directly, economic conditions can influence state funding for programs like job training through WorkSource. But your UI benefits are separate from that.
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Rachel Tao
•That's interesting about the job training connection. I might look into WorkSource programs once my claim gets approved.
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Jean Claude
•WorkSource has some good resources. They can help with your job search log requirements too.
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Charity Cohan
Been following this thread and just wanted to say thanks for all the info about unemployment rates vs individual claims. Really helpful to understand the difference!
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Rachel Tao
•Same here! This community is way more helpful than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website alone.
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