What do you do with Washington ESD unemployment when you get a job - stop filing?

Congratulations on the new job! You need to file one final weekly claim for the week you started work and report your first day of work on that claim. Don't just stop filing without reporting the job - Washington ESD needs to know when your unemployment ended.

Make sure you report it correctly or they'll flag your account for potential overpayment. I've seen people get in trouble for not reporting work properly.

I had this same situation last year. You file your final weekly claim reporting your start date, then you're done. Don't overthink it - the system handles the rest automatically once you report employment.

Actually had trouble reaching Washington ESD when I needed to clarify this exact situation. The phone lines were constantly busy and I was getting stressed about filing correctly. Found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works. Turns out I was overthinking it but was glad to talk to someone directly.

wait do you have to report it if you only worked one day that week? I got a job on Friday but wasn't sure if I should report it on my weekly claim

The whole system is confusing but basically you just answer the questions honestly when you file your weekly claim. There's usually a question about starting work and you put in the date and wages.

Don't forget to keep your job search log updated until your claim is officially closed. I made that mistake and had to scramble to reconstruct my job search activities when they asked for it later.

Congrats on the job! Make sure you keep documentation of your start date and first paycheck just in case Washington ESD needs verification later. Better to have it and not need it.

I remember being so nervous about this same thing. The key is just being honest and reporting everything accurately. Washington ESD isn't trying to trick you - they just need to know when your unemployment ended.

The Washington ESD website has a section about returning to work that explains this process. Might be worth checking out if you want official guidance.

Had a similar situation and used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD to confirm the process. Really helped ease my anxiety about doing it wrong. The agent walked me through exactly what to report and when.

just file your weekly claim like normal and answer the questions about working. its not that complicated

One thing to keep in mind is that if your new job doesn't work out, you can usually reopen your claim without having to go through the whole application process again. Just something to be aware of.

I was in your exact situation a few months ago. Filed my final weekly claim on Sunday, reported my Monday start date, and that was it. No issues at all.

Make sure you file that final claim even if you forget at first. I missed filing for two weeks after starting work and had to call Washington ESD to straighten it out. They were understanding but it was an unnecessary hassle.

The most important thing is just being honest about your employment status. Washington ESD deals with people starting new jobs all the time - it's a normal part of the process.

Just wanted to add that you should receive some kind of confirmation or notice from Washington ESD after your claim is closed. Don't panic if it takes a few days to show up in your account.

Honestly the whole process is pretty straightforward once you do it. Just answer the weekly claim questions truthfully and you'll be fine. Congrats on the new job!

Congratulations on landing the new job! I went through this exact same process a few months ago and was just as nervous about doing it right. The key thing is to file your weekly claim for the week you start work and honestly report your start date and any wages earned. Washington ESD actually makes it pretty straightforward - there will be specific questions about returning to work that you just answer truthfully. Don't stress too much about it, you're clearly being responsible by asking these questions upfront. The system is designed to handle people transitioning back to work all the time. Just make sure you keep records of your start date and first paycheck in case they ever need verification later. Good luck with the new position!