When to file first weekly claim after receiving final paycheck from employer?

You should start filing your weekly claims immediately! Don't wait. The system is designed for you to report any income you receive during the week you're claiming. When you file your claim for this week, you'll report the final paycheck you expect to receive on the 24th. ESD will automatically adjust your benefit amount based on the income you report. Waiting to file could potentially cause a gap in your claim that might complicate things later.

doesnt matter when u get paid, what matters is when u EARNED the money. if u already did all the work for that final check before u were approved then u dont need to report it. thats how it worked for me anyway

I was in THE EXACT same situation back in March!!! What a headache with ESD!!! I started filing weekly claims right away but then when I got my final paycheck (which included vacation payout) they said I was OVERPAID and now I'm dealing with trying to appeal it. Whatever you do MAKE SURE you report any and all income you receive during each week you claim!!!

Start filing your weekly claims immediately after being approved, which means you should file this Sunday for the previous week. Here's what you need to know: 1. Report any income received during the week you're claiming 2. Your final paycheck on Dec 24 would be reported on the weekly claim you file on Dec 29 3. If your final check includes regular wages plus vacation/severance, be sure to report the total amount 4. You may receive reduced or zero benefits for weeks where your income exceeds your weekly benefit amount Remember that filing consistently each week is important to maintain an active claim, even if you receive reduced benefits for a particular week due to reported income.

To answer the question above: ESD's claim weeks run Sunday through Saturday. So when you file on Sunday, you're reporting for the previous week that ended on Saturday.

If you're having trouble getting through to ESD to ask questions like this (I know I did!), I found this service called Claimyr that helped me get through to an actual ESD agent without waiting for hours. Just go to claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. It really helped when I had questions about reporting my final paycheck and severance pay that confused the heck out of me.

One more important thing: if your final paycheck includes any vacation payout, severance, or other separation pay, make sure you understand how to report that correctly. Those types of payments can affect your benefits differently than regular wages. If you're unsure, it's always better to contact ESD directly to get clarification for your specific situation.

I waited to file my first claim and it was a HUGE mistake! ESD questioned why there was a gap between when I was approved and when I started filing. Had to go through adjudication for 5 weeks before I got a single payment! Don't make my mistake!