Washington ESD unemployment claim - do you think robots will cause unemployment in the future and why or why not

Sorry about your job loss. Automation has definitely been impacting warehouse and manufacturing jobs. For your Washington ESD claim - adjudication usually takes 2-4 weeks depending on the complexity. Make sure you're doing your job search activities and logging them properly. The requirements are 3 job contacts per week unless you're on standby.

I think automation will definitely cause more unemployment claims in the future. Lost my manufacturing job to robots 6 months ago. The whole plant is now automated. Washington ESD was actually pretty helpful once I got through to them though.

Robots and AI will definitely transform the job market, but they'll also create new types of jobs. History shows us that technological advances often lead to new industries emerging. However, the transition period can be rough for workers. Make sure you're taking advantage of Washington ESD's retraining programs if they're available.

automation is just an excuse companies use to cut costs!! they could retrain workers but they choose not to. now we all have to deal with washington esd's broken system

Been dealing with this exact situation. Got replaced by automated systems at my old job. The adjudication process for my Washington ESD claim took forever because they had to verify the layoff details. Ended up using that Claimyr service someone mentioned to actually talk to an agent and get my claim moving.

Honestly I think robots will create more jobs than they eliminate. Someone has to build, maintain, and program all these machines. The real issue is that people need retraining opportunities.

The future job market will definitely be different. We're seeing displacement in manufacturing, retail, and even some service jobs. Washington ESD will probably need to adapt their systems to handle more technology-related unemployment claims. Right now their processes seem outdated for these types of layoffs.

wait so if i get laid off because of robots does that affect my unemployment eligibility?? im worried washington esd might deny my claim

For anyone dealing with automation-related layoffs and Washington ESD claims, document everything from your employer about the reason for layoff. This helps speed up the adjudication process. Also consider looking into Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) if your job was lost to foreign competition or technology.

this whole automation thing is just gonna get worse and washington esd isnt prepared for it AT ALL. their systems are already overwhelmed

Just my 2 cents but I think we'll see more jobs created than lost. Technology always creates new opportunities even if it eliminates old ones.

Update on my situation - finally got my Washington ESD benefits approved after the automation layoff. Took about 5 weeks total but it worked out. The job search requirement was actually helpful in pushing me to explore new fields.

robots taking jobs is nothing new, happened in manufacturing decades ago. people adapt and find new work

For everyone dealing with automation-related layoffs, make sure you understand Washington ESD's able and available requirements. You need to be actively seeking work and available for employment. Don't limit yourself to just your previous field if automation has impacted that entire sector.

honestly worried about my own job now after reading this thread. what industries do you think are safest from automation?

The government needs to start planning for this now. Washington ESD and other agencies need better systems to handle the changing job market.

For anyone struggling to reach Washington ESD about automation-related claims, I really can't recommend Claimyr enough. It's the only way I was able to get actual answers about my claim status and the adjudication process.

this is why we need universal basic income

Thanks everyone for the perspectives and advice. Going to try that Claimyr service to get my Washington ESD claim sorted out. Sounds like automation displacement is becoming more common so hopefully the system adapts.

My cousin went through this same thing last year when his factory got automated. Took months to get his Washington ESD benefits straightened out.