How to file unemployment weekly claim on Washington ESD website - step by step help needed

Congrats on getting approved! The weekly claim filing is pretty straightforward once you know where to look. Log into your Washington ESD account and look for 'Weekly Claim' or 'File Weekly Claim' on your dashboard. You'll need to file every Sunday for the previous week. Make sure you answer all the questions honestly about any work you did and wages earned.

You have to file every single week even if you worked some hours or you'll lose your benefits. I learned this the hard way when I skipped one week thinking I didn't need to file because I worked 30 hours. Had to restart my whole claim!

For the job search requirements, you need to complete 3 job search activities per week. These can be applying for jobs, attending job fairs, networking events, or using WorkSourceWA services. Keep detailed records because Washington ESD can audit your job search log at any time.

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just file it every sunday and dont overthink it. answer the questions they ask and submit. i've been doing this for 8 weeks now and never had problems

One important thing - make sure your address and contact info is current in your Washington ESD account before filing weekly claims. If they need to send you any correspondence and your address is wrong, it can delay your payments.

Also heads up - if you're on standby status with your employer, the weekly claim process is a little different. You still file every week but some of the questions about looking for work might not apply to you. Make sure you understand your specific claim type.

The Washington ESD website can be glitchy sometimes, especially on Sunday mornings when everyone is filing. If you get error messages, try again later in the day. Don't panic if it doesn't work right away.

Pro tip: Set up a weekly reminder on your phone for Sunday mornings to file your claim. It's easy to forget and then you're scrambling to file late or missing the deadline entirely.

I'm so frustrated with this whole process. Been trying to get help with my weekly claims for weeks and can't get through to anyone at Washington ESD. The automated system just hangs up on me every time.

Quick question - do I need to file a weekly claim for the week I was approved or start the following week? I got approved on a Wednesday.

Make sure you file before the deadline! I think it's Saturday night but double check your account. Missing the deadline means no payment for that week.

Been filing weekly claims for 12 weeks now. The process gets easier but Washington ESD's system is still confusing. Sometimes I wish they would just call me instead of making me navigate their website every week.

Don't forget to report ALL income when you file your weekly claim, including any cash jobs or gig work. Washington ESD will find out eventually and you'll have to pay back overpayments plus penalties.

The job search requirement is 3 activities per week but make sure they're legitimate job search activities. Browsing job sites doesn't count unless you actually apply. Keep good records!

I had to use Claimyr twice when I had issues with my weekly claims. First time was when my claim got stuck in some kind of review status, second time was when I needed to update my job search requirements. Both times they got me through to Washington ESD agents who actually helped.

Filing weekly claims is just part of the process. The key is being consistent and honest. I've been doing it for 6 months now and never missed a payment as long as I file on time.

The most important thing is to file every single week even if you think you might not qualify that week. Let Washington ESD decide if you get benefits - don't make that decision for them by not filing.

Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about filing my weekly claims now. Going to set up that Sunday reminder and make sure I have all my job search activities documented.

One last tip - if you ever have problems with your weekly claim or need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about claim issues, don't waste time trying to call them directly. The wait times are ridiculous and they hang up constantly. Services like Claimyr are worth it when you need actual help.

Just wanted to add that you should also make sure your bank account information is up to date in your Washington ESD profile before filing your first weekly claim. If your direct deposit info is wrong, your payments will get delayed or sent to the wrong account. I had to wait an extra 2 weeks for my first payment because my old bank account was still on file. You can update it in the "Payment Method" section of your account dashboard.