Do WorkSource requirements continue after stopping UI claims?

Once you stop filing weekly claims, you're no longer required to fulfill the WorkSource requirements. The job search activities (including WorkSource participation) are specifically tied to receiving unemployment benefits. When you stop claiming, those requirements end immediately. They might still send you automated emails for a while until their system updates, but you don't need to respond or participate.

Nope they dont bother u after u stop claiming! I stopped filing in March and they sent like one more email then nothing else lol

I had this same question last year! The WorkSource requirements (attending workshops, meetings, etc.) are conditions for receiving unemployment benefits. The moment you stop filing weekly claims, those requirements stop. It's outlined in the ESD handbook, but not super clear. BUT - WorkSource services are still available to you even when you're not on unemployment. They're actually a pretty good resource if you're still job hunting. I continued using some of their resume services even after I found part-time work and stopped claiming UI.

When I stopped claiming last year they kept sending me emails about workshops for like 2 months!!! I was so confused and thought I was gonna get in trouble for not going but then I called ESD and they said I was fine to ignore it. System just takes a while to update I guess???

I worked at WorkSource for 3 years, and I can tell you definitively that once you stop claiming UI benefits, you are NOT required to participate in WorkSource activities. However, your account remains active in our system for quite some time, which is why you might continue getting automated notifications. Many people actually find value in WorkSource services even after UI ends - we offer job fairs, resume help, and interview coaching that can be useful regardless of your benefit status. But it's 100% voluntary once you're not receiving benefits.

i think they do it different for everybody. my sister never had to do ANY worksource stuff but i had to do like 5 different workshops it was so annoying!!

Has anyone else had TERRIBLE experiences trying to reach ESD to clarify these kinds of questions? I spent THREE WEEKS trying to get through to someone at ESD about my WorkSource requirements (kept getting disconnected or waiting for hours). Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an ESD agent in less than 20 minutes. They have this demo video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The ESD agent confirmed what others are saying here - once you stop claiming benefits, you're free from the WorkSource requirements. But if you're still claiming and miss WorkSource appointments, they can deny your benefits. So keep up with it until you officially stop filing!

Just to add one important point that hasn't been mentioned: If you stop claiming UI because you found work, but then lose that job and need to reopen your claim within the same benefit year, you'll need to re-engage with WorkSource requirements. The benefit year typically lasts 52 weeks from when you first applied, even if you stop claiming for a while in between.

To summarize what everyone's said and add clarity (I'm an employment counselor): 1. WorkSource requirements ONLY apply when actively claiming UI benefits 2. Once you stop filing weekly claims, requirements end immediately 3. You may continue receiving automated emails/calls for a while (systems take time to update) 4. You can still voluntarily use WorkSource services even when not on UI 5. If you reopen your claim in the same benefit year, requirements resume Also worth noting - in 2025, all UI claimants must complete 3 documented job search activities each week. WorkSource participation counts toward these activities but isn't always required depending on your situation.