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Filing immediately is definitely the right move. I waited a few days when I got laid off thinking I needed to organize everything first, and I regretted it. The sooner you get in the system the better.
Seems like everyone is saying the same thing - file now, worry about details later. I'm convinced.
Exactly right. You can always provide additional information later if needed, but you can't go back and change your filing date.
Hope everything works out for you. Being unemployed is stressful enough without having to worry about whether you'll qualify for benefits. File today and take it one step at a time.
Thanks for the encouragement. This whole situation has been pretty overwhelming but everyone's advice has been really helpful.
You'll get through it. The unemployment system isn't perfect but it's there to help people in situations like yours.
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The job search requirements are something to keep in mind too. Even if you're working part-time, you still need to be actively looking for work and document your job search activities.
How many job searches do I need to do per week?
I think it's 3 job search activities per week, but check the current requirements on the Washington ESD website. They can change.
Just be prepared for the system to be slow and frustrating. I qualified easily but it took forever to actually get my first payment. Don't let it discourage you though - you deserve the benefits if you meet the requirements.
Did you have to wait the full waiting week plus processing time?
Yeah, there's a one week waiting period for regular UI claims, then processing time on top of that. Plan for at least 3-4 weeks before your first payment.
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final thought - even if you think your case is hopeless, file anyway. ive seen people get approved in situations where they thought they had no chance. washington esd looks at each case individually
thanks, that makes me feel a bit better about the whole situation
hang in there, the system works better than people think it does most of the time
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how much does something like that cost though?
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Make sure to file your weekly claims every week even if you think you might not qualify that week. Missing a week can cause problems and you can't usually go back and file it later.
You can file starting Sunday for the previous week. I always do mine Sunday morning so I don't forget.
I set a phone reminder for Sunday at 9am. Too easy to forget otherwise.
Just want to add that your benefit amount is based on wages from a specific time period called your base year, not necessarily your most recent wages. If you just started a new job before getting laid off, those wages might not count yet.
I worked at my last job for 3 years so that shouldn't be an issue for me.
You should be fine then. It's mainly an issue for people who recently changed jobs or just entered the workforce.
Jace Caspullo
The garnishment shows up as a deduction on your Washington ESD payment summary. Mine says 'CS ENFORCEMENT' or something like that. Makes it real clear where your money went.
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KingKongZilla
•Do they send you any paperwork about the garnishment or just start taking the money?
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Jace Caspullo
•I got a notice from DCS but Washington ESD doesn't really explain it. The deduction just appears on your payment.
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Melody Miles
This thread is depressing but helpful. At least now I know what to expect. Gonna try to get ahead of this and see if I can work out something with DCS before they start taking half my benefits.
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KingKongZilla
•Same here. Better to know now than be surprised when the first payment is short.
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Tristan Carpenter
•Smart approach. Even if you can't stop it, at least you can budget for it.
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