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Pro tip: After you file your initial claim, set up a calendar reminder for your weekly claims. Washington ESD requires them every week and if you miss filing for a week, you can't go back and claim that week later.
What day of the week do you have to file the weekly claims?
You can file your weekly claim starting Sunday for the previous week, and you have until Saturday to submit it. I always do mine on Sunday morning so I don't forget.
Just want to add - don't let the complexity scare you off. Yes, there are rules and requirements, but thousands of people successfully navigate the Washington ESD system every week. File your claim, follow the instructions, and you'll be fine.
Thanks for the encouragement! I was definitely feeling overwhelmed by all the rules and requirements.
It's totally normal to feel that way. The system seems complicated at first, but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims and doing your job search, it becomes second nature.
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Quick question - are you in a union? If so, they might have additional resources or advice about the unemployment process during layoffs.
No union at my company, but that's good to know for others who might be reading this.
Last thing I'll add - if you run into any issues with your claim, don't panic. Most problems can be resolved, it just takes patience and sometimes persistence in contacting Washington ESD. The Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier could be helpful if you get stuck trying to reach someone.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much more prepared now for when this happens.
Good luck! Remember to file immediately after your last day and you should be fine.
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Final advice: keep detailed records of all your work and income reporting this time around. Take screenshots of your weekly claim submissions and save confirmation emails. It'll help if any questions come up later.
Definitely learned my lesson there. I'm going to be extra careful with documentation this time.
Smart approach. I keep a spreadsheet with all my work hours and earnings to make sure I report everything correctly.
Melina Haruko
This has been such a helpful thread! I'm bookmarking it in case I ever need to file unemployment in the future. You never know when layoffs might happen.
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Dallas Villalobos
•Smart thinking! It's always good to know this stuff ahead of time rather than scrambling to figure it out when you actually need it.
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Rita Jacobs
•Agreed! I wish I had looked into this sooner instead of waiting until the last minute.
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Dallas Villalobos
Final reminder for the OP - don't delay filing once you're unemployed. Every week you wait is a potential week of benefits you could lose. Washington ESD doesn't backdate claims very often.
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Rita Jacobs
•Noted! I'll file as soon as my last day of work happens. Thanks for the warning about not waiting.
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Reina Salazar
•This is so true. I know someone who waited a month to file and lost out on several weeks of benefits because of it.
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