When to file initial ESD application - last day is Friday, claim now or wait for new week?

You should wait until Sunday to file your initial claim. That's the start of the ESD claim week, and it will make your weekly claims much cleaner going forward. If you file on Friday, you'll still be employed that day, and if you file Saturday, you'll have a partial week which can complicate things. You won't lose any benefits by waiting until Sunday to file.

i filed mine on a tuesday after getting fired and it was fine but i think sunday is supposed to be better cuz of the week thing

The correct answer is you can file your initial application any day after your last day of work. However, there are good reasons to consider Sunday: 1. ESD's claim week runs Sunday-Saturday, so filing on Sunday gives you a clean start for your first week 2. If you file Friday evening, you're technically still employed that day 3. If you file Saturday, you'll have a one-day partial week which might complicate your first weekly claim You won't lose benefits by waiting until Sunday, and it generally makes the process smoother. Just make sure you file your initial application within the first week of unemployment to avoid losing potential benefits.

Time of day doesn't matter for your initial application. The system processes applications in batches, not instantly. Just make sure you have all your information ready: - Social Security Number - Employment history for the past 18 months (company names, addresses, phone numbers) - Last day worked - Reason for separation - Bank information if you want direct deposit The application takes about 30-45 minutes to complete if you have everything ready.

When I got laid off last year I waited til Sunday and I'm glad I did. Made everything way easier for weekly claims going forward. The whole system is confusing enough without adding partial weeks!

Actually, I tried to be smart about this and waited until Sunday when I got laid off, but then the website kept crashing and I couldn't get through until TUESDAY!! Then they asked me why I didn't file immediately and almost disqualified me for "late filing" even though it was THEIR system that was down!!! The ESD system is a NIGHTMARE to deal with. Just file as soon as you can and DOCUMENT EVERYTHING including taking screenshots of any errors if they happen!!!

I remember being confused about this too! Sunday is definitely best since that's when the claim week starts. But don't stress too much - the most important thing is just getting your claim in within the first week after your last day. Good luck with everything!

dose anyone know if u have to do the work search requirements in the first week? i forget if thats a thing

One thing nobody has mentioned: make sure you've completely finished your last day before filing. If you file at 5pm on Friday while technically still employed (even if it's your last hour), you could be flagged for misrepresentation which is a huge headache to fix. Sunday is safer, gives you time to decompress from your last day, and aligns with the ESD claim week. You'll get paid the same either way, so why risk complications?

My daughter works at ESD and she always tells people to file on Sunday for a clean start to the claim week. Makes the whole process smoother for everyone! Also remember that your first week is a waiting week (unpaid) but you STILL have to file a weekly claim for it or your claim can get messed up.

Thanks everyone for the helpful advice! I'm going to wait until Sunday to file my initial claim. It seems like that's the best approach to avoid complications with partial weeks. I'll make sure to have all my employment information ready and set aside enough time to complete the application thoroughly. I'll also remember to file for that first "waiting week" even though it's unpaid. Really appreciate all your insights!