Starting new job mid-week - still required to do 3 job searches for ESD claim?

Congratz on the new job!! When I startd my new job last month I still did the 3 job searches even tho I had already accepted the position. Better safe than sorry with ESD, they can be really picky about that stuff. Just did some quick applications online to cover myself.

You're actually exempt from job search requirements the week you start a new job. When you file your weekly claim, you'll answer "yes" to the question about whether you've returned to full-time work, then it'll ask when you started. For your earnings question: ESD uses a formula where they deduct 75% of your earnings from your weekly benefit. So if you earn $500 in those two days and your weekly benefit is $675, they'd deduct $375 (75% of $500), leaving you with a partial payment of $300. This is why it's usually worth filing for partial weeks unless you earn significantly more than your weekly benefit amount.

To clarify for everyone: If your earnings are more than your weekly benefit amount, then yes, you receive $0 for that week. But if earnings are less, they use the 75% formula I mentioned. OP, since you said your 2-day earnings will be close to your weekly benefit amount, it might still be worth claiming. Even if you only get a small partial payment, you're still technically an active claim which can be helpful if your new job doesn't work out during the probationary period.

ESD WILL AUDIT YOUR CLAIM NO MATTER WHAT!!! I didn't do job searches for ONE WEEK when I started my job last year and they hit me with an overpayment 6 months later!!! Had to pay back $834 even though I TOLD THEM I was starting a job that week. The system is designed to trip you up!!!!!

hey when i was having issues with my claim and couldnt get through to esd i used this service called claimyr that connected me to an actual person at esd in like 20 mins. saved me so much time trying to call them nonstop. their website is claimyr.com and they have a demo video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. might be helpful if you need to talk to someone at esd about your specific situation with the partial week and job search stuff

I'm an employment counselor and can confirm what was mentioned earlier - you are exempt from job search requirements for the week you begin full-time work. Make sure you answer all weekly claim questions accurately, especially about your start date and earnings. Regarding your earnings: When you report the exact amount you earn for Thursday/Friday, the system will automatically calculate if you're eligible for a partial payment. Even if you only receive a small amount, I recommend filing to keep your claim active through the transition. You don't need to do any job searches this week, but make sure you answer the job search question correctly. There's a specific option for "I returned to full-time work" on the job search verification page.

When I got a job last December I didn't bother claiming for that last partial week. Just seemed like too much hassle for probably a small amount of money. But I was also kinda paranoid about accidentally saying something wrong and then getting in trouble later. Just my experience, though maybe I left some money on the table.

One time i had a job that lasted only 2 weeks and i didnt report it cause i thought it wasnt worth the trouble and then they found out through tax stuff and i had to pay back everything plus a penalty. so definately always report everything even if it seems small or not worth it!!