What information is needed for Washington ESD unemployment application?

Thanks! Do I need exact addresses for all my employers or just the general location?

Exact addresses are best - Washington ESD will verify your employment history with these employers directly.

I wish I had known this before starting my application. Had to stop halfway through to look up old employer info.

Yes! And make sure you have a valid email address that you check regularly. Washington ESD sends important updates through email.

Good point about the bank info. Should I use checking or savings for direct deposit?

Checking account is usually better since you'll likely need quick access to the funds.

Never heard of Claimyr before. Does it actually work for getting through to Washington ESD?

Yeah it worked great for me. I was able to talk to someone within 30 minutes instead of spending hours trying to call.

Interesting, I might need to try that. I've been trying to reach them for weeks about my claim status.

I was laid off due to company downsizing. Should I get something official from HR?

Yes, any written documentation helps. Even an email from your boss explaining the layoff situation can be useful.

this is important - i got delayed because washington esd needed more info about why i left my job

I'm getting two weeks of severance pay. Do I need to report that when I file?

Yes, you'll need to report the severance amount and the period it covers. It might delay when your benefits start.

Ugh I wish someone had told me about the severance thing earlier. Caused issues with my claim timing.

This is super important! I had a friend whose claim got held up for weeks because of work authorization verification.

Good to know, though I'm a citizen so that shouldn't apply to me.

Do temp jobs count too? I did some temp work through an agency last year.

Yes! Include temp work, contract work, everything. You'll need the agency information as your 'employer' for those jobs.

This is getting more complicated than I thought. Maybe I should make a list first.

How much does something like that cost though?

For me it was worth it to finally talk to someone instead of calling 50 times a day and getting nowhere.

I'm definitely bookmarking that site. The Washington ESD phone system is impossible.

That's smart. Have you had issues with applications getting lost or something?

not lost but there were discrepancies later and i was glad i had screenshots to show what i originally submitted

I'm single so that won't apply to me, but good to know for others reading this.

Wait, really? I'm married and filing soon. When do they need spouse income info?

It's mainly for certain types of claims or if there are questions about household income. Not always needed but better to have it ready.

Good point! I usually don't answer unknown numbers but I'll make an exception while my claim is processing.

Yes! I missed a call from them and it took an extra week to get everything sorted out.

This is perfect! I'm going to use this as my checklist. Thank you everyone for all the helpful info!

Maybe add keeping your contact info updated and answering calls from Washington ESD?

Good addition! And don't forget to save/screenshot everything you submit.

I've only worked in Washington so that shouldn't be an issue for me.

This is important! I worked in Oregon briefly and had to provide that employment info too.

That makes sense. Better to take my time and get it right the first time.

Exactly! Fixing errors later can really delay your benefits.

I used it a few months ago and it worked well. Much better than spending hours on hold.

Same here - saved me so much frustration compared to trying to call Washington ESD directly.

Thanks, I'll check out that demo video you mentioned earlier.

What's involved in the weekly claims? Do I need to gather more information each week?

Weekly claims are simpler - mainly reporting any work you did that week and confirming you're still unemployed and looking for work.

And don't forget about the job search requirements! You need to be actively looking for work.

You should wait until your actual last day of work. Filing too early can cause complications with your claim dates.

Good question! I was wondering the same thing.

Thanks! Better to wait then and make sure everything is clean and simple.

Same here! So glad I asked before jumping into the application blind.

Yeah this is way more thorough than the basic info on the Washington ESD website.

Perfect timing for this advice - my last day is Friday so I'll file over the weekend!

Smart move! The sooner you file, the sooner you can start the process.

Exactly! And good luck with your claim - sounds like you're well prepared now.

Agreed! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.

Great community here - everyone jumping in to help with practical advice!