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One more tip - make sure you answer all the questions on your weekly claims honestly. If you worked any hours or earned any money, even just a few dollars, you need to report it. Being dishonest can disqualify you from benefits.
What if I do some freelance work while I'm unemployed? Do I need to report that too?
Yes, all income needs to be reported. It might reduce your weekly benefit amount but it won't necessarily disqualify you completely.
Bottom line - file as soon as possible after your last day of work, have all your information ready, and be prepared for the process to take some time. Washington ESD is dealing with high volume so patience is key.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to file my claim tonight.
Good luck! Hope your claim gets processed quickly.
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Good thread, lots of helpful info for new employers. The Washington ESD system can be confusing but it's manageable once you understand the basics. Don't hesitate to reach out for help when you need it - whether through their website, phone support, or services like Claimyr if you can't get through otherwise.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much more prepared to handle this properly now.
The most important thing is just getting started with registration and your first quarterly filing. Once you're in the system, Washington ESD will send you reminders and forms. It becomes routine pretty quickly.
That's what I needed to hear. I was making this seem more complicated than it probably is.
Exactly. Every employer goes through this learning curve. You'll be fine as long as you stay on top of the deadlines and keep good records.
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From what I understand, the two week waiting period includes your waiting week plus one additional week for processing. So if you filed last Tuesday, you should theoretically see something by this coming Tuesday or Wednesday, assuming no complications. But having a backup plan to contact ESD directly if needed is smart.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much better prepared now and know what to expect.
Good luck! Most people do get their payments without major issues, but it's good to know your options if something goes wrong.
Just to add - make sure your job search activities are logged correctly from the start. Washington ESD can audit your job search log at any time and if it's not complete, they can hold up payments even after you've started receiving them.
I've been tracking my job searches but I'm not sure if I'm doing it correctly. Is there a specific format?
You need 3 job search activities per week minimum. Each entry needs company name, position applied for, date, and method of contact. Keep detailed records!
Dylan Mitchell
Another thing to check - if you received any severance pay or vacation payout when you were laid off, that might affect when your unemployment benefits start or how they're calculated.
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StarStrider
•I got 2 weeks severance. Does that mean I have to wait 2 weeks before I can collect unemployment?
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Dylan Mitchell
•It depends on how the severance was structured. Some severance delays when you can start collecting, others are just added income. You'd need to check with Washington ESD about your specific situation.
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Sofia Morales
Has anyone had success appealing their benefit calculation? Mine seems way too low based on what I was earning but I don't know if it's worth the hassle to appeal.
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Andre Dupont
•I didn't appeal but I did get mine corrected when I provided additional wage documentation. If you think there's an error it's definitely worth pursuing.
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Mateo Hernandez
•Before appealing, I'd suggest calling Washington ESD to understand exactly how they calculated your benefits. That's where Claimyr really helped me - I was able to get a detailed explanation of my calculation and it turned out to be correct.
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