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Bookmarking this thread for reference. The payment timeline breakdown was super helpful.
Glad the timeline was useful! Washington ESD could do better explaining this to new claimants.
Just remember everyone - if your payment is ever more than a week late or you see any weird status changes, don't hesitate to call Washington ESD. And if you can't get through, tools like Claimyr can save you a lot of frustration.
I'll definitely keep that in mind for the future. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know the option exists.
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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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The whole unemployment system is so confusing with all these calculations and requirements. I wish they made it simpler to understand what you qualify for before you even apply.
I agree, it's pretty overwhelming at first. But at least there are helpful people on forums like this to explain things!
The Washington ESD website has gotten better over the years but it's still not the most user-friendly for first-time filers.
One last tip - make sure you apply as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. There's a waiting week in Washington where you won't get paid for your first week, but you want to get that started right away. Your benefit year starts when you file, not when you became unemployed.
That sounds about right! Good luck with your claim and job search. Don't forget to file your weekly claims on time once you're approved.
Will do! This thread has been super helpful for understanding how the whole process works.
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One last thing - if your employer contests your unemployment claim (which they probably will if you quit), you'll definitely want to have good phone access to Washington ESD. That Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier might be worth looking into if you end up in a dispute.
Why would my employer contest it?
Because it affects their unemployment tax rate. Employers often contest claims from people who quit, even for good cause. It's just business to them.
Kara Yoshida
Just want to add that you should start your job search immediately even if your claim is pending. The work search requirements apply from week one, and it shows good faith if your case gets reviewed.
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Amun-Ra Azra
•Already started looking! Hopefully I can find something soon and won't need benefits for long.
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Kara Yoshida
•That's the right attitude. Unemployment is meant to be temporary bridge while you find new work.
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Philip Cowan
One more thing - make sure you register with WorkSource Washington if you haven't already. It's required for unemployment benefits and actually has some decent job resources.
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Amun-Ra Azra
•Thanks for the reminder! I'll do that right after filing my claim.
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Philip Cowan
•Perfect. The sooner you get all the requirements handled, the smoother your claim process will go.
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