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Just a heads up - the Washington ESD system does maintenance on Sunday nights sometimes, so if you can't access it then, try again Monday morning.
Good to know! I was planning to apply tonight but maybe I'll wait until tomorrow to avoid any technical issues.
Smart move. Weekday mornings seem to have the fewest problems with the site.
Last piece of advice - keep copies of everything you submit and save confirmation numbers. If something goes wrong later, you'll need that documentation to prove you filed correctly and on time.
I'll definitely screenshot everything. Thanks again everyone - this forum has been incredibly helpful!
You're welcome! Hope your application goes smoothly and you get approved quickly.
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Remember that even if your severance affects your first few weeks of benefits, you can still file your weekly claims. This keeps your claim active and ensures you don't have gaps in coverage once the severance period ends.
So I should keep filing weekly claims even if I'm not receiving benefit payments during the severance period?
Exactly! This maintains your claim status and ensures continuous coverage. Just report your severance income accurately on each weekly claim.
Final thought for the OP - don't let your former employer's HR department discourage you from filing. They may not understand Washington ESD rules fully. You have the right to file for unemployment benefits, and Washington ESD will make the determination based on their guidelines, not your employer's interpretation.
Thank you so much everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
Good luck with your claim! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any other questions during the process.
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Has anyone used that Claimyr service that was mentioned? I'm not starting a job yet but I've been trying to get through to Washington ESD about my adjudication status for weeks with no luck.
Yeah I used it - worked really well for me. Check out their demo video to see how it works.
I was skeptical at first but it actually helped me reach an agent when I couldn't get through on my own. Worth looking into if you're stuck.
Bottom line - keep filing your weekly claims and report your work honestly. That's the safest approach. Washington ESD makes it pretty clear what you need to do on the weekly claim form.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more confident about handling this correctly now.
No problem! It's always stressful when you're not sure about the process, but you're doing the right thing by asking.
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For anyone still reading this thread, remember that your job search requirements don't change just because you're working part-time. You still need to be actively looking for full-time work and logging those activities in WorkSourceWA.
This is so important! I know people who got disqualified because they stopped doing job searches once they got part-time work.
Exactly. Washington ESD's goal is to get you back to full-time employment, not to support long-term partial benefits.
Has anyone had success using Claimyr to get specific answers about working while on unemployment? I'm still confused about some of the calculation details and might need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
Yes, that's exactly what I used it for! The agent was able to walk me through the exact calculation for my situation and answer my specific questions about reporting requirements.
Perfect, I'll definitely check out that demo video then. Thanks for the recommendation!
Myles Regis
oh and get the ESD mobile app if you have a smartphone, makes filing weekly claims way easier than using the website
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Talia Klein
•There's a mobile app? What's it called?
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Myles Regis
•just search for washington esd in your app store, should come right up
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Brian Downey
Also wanted to mention that if you're worried about calling ESD and can't get through the normal way, that Claimyr thing people mentioned actually works pretty well. I was skeptical at first but it connected me within 45 minutes when I'd been trying to call for weeks on my own.
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Talia Klein
•I'll definitely check that out if I run into problems. Thanks for confirming it works!
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Brian Downey
•No problem. The video demo they have explains it better than I can - really straightforward process.
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