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I've been collecting seasonal unemployment for 8 years and the only advice I have is to keep good records. Save all your pay stubs, keep track of your job search activities, and document everything. If Washington ESD ever audits you, you'll be glad you have the paperwork.
Thanks for the tip! I'm not great at keeping records but I'll make an effort to stay organized.
It's worth the effort. I had a friend who got audited and had to pay back benefits because he couldn't prove his job search activities.
Bottom line - seasonal workers absolutely can get unemployment benefits in Washington. Don't let anyone convince you otherwise. File your claim, follow the rules, and you should be fine. The system is set up to help people in exactly your situation.
This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now. Thanks everyone!
Glad we could help! Feel free to post back if you run into any issues during the process.
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If you're still having issues after checking everything, that Claimyr service people mentioned actually worked for me too. Got through to Washington ESD in like 20 minutes instead of spending all day calling.
ok you've convinced me, gonna try claimyr tomorrow if my payment doesn't show up
Good luck! Hope your payment comes through normally but if not, at least you have a backup plan.
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Final checklist before you submit: 1) All employer info complete and accurate, 2) Separation reasons clearly explained, 3) Contact information current, 4) Bank account info correct for direct deposit, 5) You've answered all required questions honestly. Once submitted, you should get a confirmation with your claim number - save that number!
Perfect, this is exactly what I needed. Going to file tonight with all this info. Thank you everyone!
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims every week after that and you should be all set.
One last thing - if you run into any issues after filing, don't waste weeks trying to call the regular customer service line. Services like Claimyr exist because the phone system is basically broken for individual callers. Sometimes paying for help is worth it to actually resolve problems quickly instead of being stuck in limbo.
Good to know that's an option if I need it. Hopefully everything goes smoothly but it's nice to have a backup plan.
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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.
Connor Murphy
My friend used Claimyr to talk to someone about her potential disqualification and they helped her understand exactly what she needed to do to avoid problems. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person instead of trying to figure it out from the website.
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Zara Khan
•That makes sense. The website has so much information but it's hard to know what applies to your specific situation.
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Yara Nassar
Bottom line: quit with good cause, don't get fired for misconduct, be available for work, do your job search activities, report all income, and follow all the rules. If you do that, you should be fine.
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Zara Khan
•Thanks everyone! This gives me a much better understanding of what to watch out for.
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StarGazer101
•Good luck! Just remember that if you're ever unsure about something, it's better to ask than to guess wrong.
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