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Just remember that even after approval, there can be a delay before your first payment hits your account. Don't panic if the money doesn't show up immediately after you get the approval notice.
Good to know. About how long between approval and first payment usually?
For me it was about 4-5 business days after I got the determination letter. But I've heard it can vary.
One last thing - make absolutely sure your bank account info is correct in your Washington ESD profile. I've heard of people having delays because they had an old account number on file.
Just double-checked and it looks right. Thanks for thinking of that though!
No problem! Better safe than sorry when it comes to getting your payments.
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For what it's worth, I know someone who filed 6 months after losing their job and still got approved. They didn't get back pay for those 6 months obviously, but they were able to collect going forward. So it's never too late to try.
Wow 6 months! That makes me feel a lot better about my 2 week delay.
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Just wanted to say thanks for asking this question OP. I'm in the same boat and all these answers are really helpful. Nice to know I'm not alone in this stress!
Glad I could help! It's definitely less scary knowing other people understand what we're going through.
Exactly! Good luck with your claim!
One last thing - if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD and can't get through, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it beat spending hours on hold. Just something to keep in mind if you run into roadblocks.
I bookmarked their site just in case. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have as backup!
Smart thinking. Hope everything goes smoothly for you!
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Update us when you file! Always curious to hear how the process goes for people in similar situations.
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice, feeling much more confident about filing now.
Ava Harris
Has anyone had experience with the WorkSource job search requirements? I'm confused about what activities actually count and how detailed the documentation needs to be.
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Ava Harris
•Do I need to print out proof of every application I submit online?
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Edison Estevez
•Screenshots or confirmation emails are usually sufficient. The key is being able to prove you actually did the activity if they audit your search log.
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Jacob Lee
This whole thread should be pinned somewhere. So much better than trying to find this info scattered across the Washington ESD website. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
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Madison Tipne
•Agreed! I was dreading this whole process but now I feel much more prepared. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to help.
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