When do you file your weekly claim for unemployment in Washington ESD?

Thanks! So I wait until the week is over before filing the claim for that week? That makes sense.

yep exactly. dont file early or itll mess up your claim

I've been trying to call Washington ESD for three weeks to confirm my weekly claim schedule and I can never get through! The phone just rings and rings or gives me a busy signal.

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Same here, Sunday morning routine. Coffee, weekly claim, job search. Keeps everything organized.

Good to know it's quick! I was worried it would be complicated.

Oh no! What happens if you miss it? Do you lose that week's payment forever?

You can file a late claim but you need good cause for the delay. Washington ESD will review it but there's no guarantee they'll approve the late filing.

Exactly what happened to me. I had to provide documentation and it was a nightmare. Just set a phone reminder every Sunday!

Does the mobile site work well? I've heard some people have issues with it.

Works fine for me on iPhone. Just make sure you're on a good wifi connection.

That's a good idea too. I might do Sunday evenings so I have time to double-check everything.

How many job search activities do you need? I'm still figuring out what counts.

For most people it's 3 job search activities per week. Check your requirements in your Washington ESD account - it varies based on your situation.

Yeah mine is 3 per week. I do 2 applications and 1 networking contact usually.

Yes, you still file your weekly claim but you report your gross earnings for that week. Washington ESD will calculate if you still qualify for partial benefits.

Thanks! Do I report the hours I worked too or just the dollar amount?

Both. The weekly claim form asks for hours worked and gross earnings. Be exact with your numbers.

I was the same way at first! It gets easier once you get into the routine. The questions are pretty much the same every week.

This makes me feel better. I thought I was the only one who gets anxious about it.

Perfect! I'll check that section. I was looking everywhere for this info.

Good point. I remember being confused about this during Labor Day week.

I ended up trying it too after your recommendation. Actually got through to someone in about 10 minutes. Game changer!

How much does it cost? I might need this for my adjudication issue.

Check their website claimyr.com for details. To me it's worth it just to avoid the stress of constant busy signals.

How do you know which week to file for? The interface is a little confusing.

The weekly claim form will show you which week ending date you're filing for. Always make sure that Saturday date has already passed.

Smart idea! I'm going to set up a reminder too. Thanks for all the help everyone!

Sunday morning routine is the way to go. File the claim, check for job postings, plan out the week.

True, but I'd rather get it out of the way early just in case something comes up later in the week.