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Brady Clean

How soon after layoff can I file for Washington ESD unemployment benefits?

My company just announced layoffs happening next Friday and I'm on the list. I've never filed for unemployment before and I'm wondering how soon I can submit my claim with Washington ESD. Should I wait until my last day of work or can I file earlier? I heard there's a waiting period but not sure how that works. Also worried about missing any deadlines or messing something up since I have no idea what I'm doing with the whole process.

Just want to echo what others said about filing that first Sunday after your layoff. Don't wait thinking you might find a job quickly - you can always stop filing weekly claims if you get hired, but you can't go back in time to start your benefit year earlier.

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That makes sense. Better to have the safety net in place even if I don't end up needing it for long.

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Exactly. I waited two weeks thinking I'd find something fast and ended up regretting it when my job search took 4 months.

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One more thing - if you have any questions about whether you qualify or how much you'll get, Washington ESD has a benefit calculator on their website. It's not 100% accurate but gives you a rough idea of your weekly benefit amount.

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Thanks for all the advice everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more prepared now.

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Good luck with everything! The whole process is less scary once you get started.

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Bethany Groves

How long do you have to be employed to get unemployment benefits in Washington?

I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD. I've been working at my current job for about 8 months but before that I had a gap where I wasn't working for like 6 months. Before that gap I worked for almost 2 years at another company. Do I meet the work requirements? I'm confused about how they calculate the base period and what counts toward qualifying. Anyone know how long you actually have to be employed to get unemployment benefits?

I had a really similar work history and used Claimyr when I was unsure about qualifying. The agent was able to explain exactly how my base period wages would be calculated and confirmed I met all requirements. Made the whole process much less stressful knowing I qualified before filing.

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I keep hearing about Claimyr in this thread. Might have to check them out.

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I was skeptical at first but it really does work. Much better than trying to get through Washington ESD's phone lines.

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Bottom line: You've worked way more than enough to qualify for Washington ESD benefits. The minimum requirements are pretty reasonable and you exceed them by a lot. File your claim and don't worry about it!

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much more confident about filing now.

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Good luck with your claim! The process is pretty straightforward once you get started.

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Yara Nassar

How can I receive unemployment benefits from Washington ESD - complete beginner help needed

I just lost my job last week and I'm completely lost on how to apply for unemployment benefits. I've never done this before and don't even know where to start. Can someone walk me through the process of how to receive unemployment benefits in Washington? I heard there's something called Washington ESD but I'm not sure what that means or how to apply. Any help would be really appreciated because I'm starting to panic about my bills.

I found another service that helped me when I couldn't reach Washington ESD - it's called Claimyr and they actually got me through to someone who could help with my adjudication issue. Their website is claimyr.com if you need to reach an actual person.

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Thanks for the tip! I'll bookmark that in case I run into problems.

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I used them too when I had an overpayment issue. Much easier than trying to get through on your own.

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Good luck with your claim! It's stressful at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims and doing your job searches, it becomes pretty automatic.

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Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about applying now.

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You're welcome! Don't hesitate to come back if you have more questions during the process.

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Destiny Bryant

How long do you have to work somewhere to claim unemployment in Washington?

I'm thinking about quitting my current job because the working conditions are terrible, but I want to make sure I can get unemployment benefits if I do. I've been at this place for about 8 months now. Is that long enough to qualify for Washington ESD unemployment? I heard there's some minimum time requirement but I can't find clear info on their website. Also does it matter if I quit vs getting fired for eligibility?

If you do end up needing to contact ESD about any of this, definitely check out that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. I tried it last month when I couldn't get through their regular phone lines and it saved me hours of frustration. Worth checking out their demo video to see how it works.

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Thanks, I'll definitely look into that if I need to talk to someone at ESD.

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Claimyr helped me too when I was dealing with an adjudication issue. Sometimes you just need to actually talk to a real person at ESD and that's nearly impossible without help.

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Bottom line - 8 months of work should be enough to meet the earnings requirements if you were working full time at $18/hour. But quitting is risky unless you can clearly prove good cause. Document everything and maybe consult with an employment attorney before making your decision.

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This has been incredibly helpful. I think I need to start documenting the safety issues more carefully before I make any decisions.

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That's a smart approach. Having solid documentation will help whether you end up quitting, filing for benefits, or pursuing other legal options.

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Natalie Adams

Does your previous employer pay for unemployment benefits in Washington ESD?

I'm confused about how unemployment works here in Washington. My friend told me that my old boss has to pay for my unemployment benefits directly, but that doesn't sound right to me. I got laid off from my retail job last month and I'm about to file for UI benefits through Washington ESD. Do employers actually pay Washington ESD for each person's unemployment, or is it funded some other way? I don't want to file if it's going to hurt my former employer financially since they were pretty decent to me.

The key thing is that Washington ESD determines eligibility, not your employer. Even if your employer contests (which is rare for legitimate layoffs), ESD makes the final decision based on the facts.

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Good to know ESD has the final say. Makes the process feel more fair and independent.

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I've been through this whole process and honestly wish I'd understood the funding structure from the beginning. Would have saved me a lot of unnecessary stress about 'costing' my employer money.

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Exactly how I was feeling! This thread has been super helpful for understanding how it really works.

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