When to file for ESD unemployment after working partial week? Just got fired Monday

File right away! Don't wait. You can apply for unemployment as soon as you've been let go. When you file, you'll report that you worked one day this week and the amount you earned. The system will calculate your benefit amount accordingly. The sooner you apply, the sooner your claim will begin processing. ESD has a waiting week anyway, so delaying would just push everything back.

nope apply ASAP!!! just make sure u report the hrs u worked Monday when u do ur weekly claim. they make u wait a week anyway b4 u get paid so dont wait longer

When I got laid off last year, I waited a full week to apply and that was a HUGE mistake! It basically cost me an extra week of benefits. File your initial application immediately, then you'll start filing weekly claims. During your first weekly claim, you'll report that you worked Monday and how much you earned. ESD will prorate your benefit for that week. Also, make sure you start doing your job search activities right away (you need 3 per week) and keep detailed records. They can audit you at any time and ask for proof.

this happened to me two months ago.. got fired on a wednesday.. the whole unemployment system is DESIGNED to confuse people and make them give up!!! i waited too long to file and lost money because of it. dont make my mistake!!!!!

I've been trying to call ESD for 3 weeks about my claim issues and can't get through. I finally found a service called Claimyr that got me connected to an ESD agent in about 30 minutes instead of spending days redialing. It's at claimyr.com and they have a demo video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Not saying you'll need this right away, but if you run into issues getting through on the phone after you file, it might save you a lot of headaches. Definitely file your initial claim immediately though!

To answer your follow-up question about the paystub - you can estimate your Monday earnings on the initial application. Just make sure to report the exact amount when you do your first weekly claim. ESD understands that sometimes you don't have final paystubs yet. They're more concerned that you report accurately on your weekly claims.

my brother just went thru this last month!! one thing nobody mentioned is that they look at your earnings from the previous 18 months not just ur current job so even if u were only at this job a short time u might still qualify

To summarize what everyone has said: 1. File your initial application immediately - today if possible 2. Report that you worked Monday and the amount earned when filing 3. Understand there's a waiting week (first eligible week) where no benefits are paid, but you must still file a weekly claim 4. Begin your three job search activities right away and document them carefully 5. Report your final pay accurately on your weekly claim For job search documentation, ESD provides a job search log on their website, but you can also create your own as long as it includes: date of activity, type of activity, employer/job contact information, position applied for, and results/follow-up. Keep these records for at least a year.