Will Washington ESD know if I move to another state while collecting unemployment?

Yes, you absolutely need to report any address changes to Washington ESD immediately. When you move to another state, you're still eligible to collect Washington unemployment benefits as long as you continue to meet all the requirements - filing weekly claims, actively seeking work, and being available for work. The key is being honest about your location on your weekly claims.

i moved to california last year while on unemployment and it was fine as long as i kept filing my weekly claims and looking for work. just update your address in the system

Actually, I had a nightmare experience trying to get through to Washington ESD when I moved states. I needed to update my address but couldn't reach anyone on the phone for weeks. The website kept timing out when I tried to update it online. I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Saved me so much frustration!

The most important thing is that you continue to file your weekly claims on time and answer all questions honestly. When they ask about your address, put your new Oregon address. When they ask if you're available for work, make sure you actually are. The system doesn't automatically flag interstate moves, but if there's ever an audit or review, they'll see the address change in your claim history.

I'm confused about the work search requirements if you move. Do you look for jobs in Washington or in the state where you're living?

Be careful about this! I know someone who moved to Nevada and didn't report it right away. They got hit with an overpayment notice months later because they weren't properly reporting their location. Washington ESD can track these things through various databases.

Does anyone know if moving affects your benefit amount? I'm getting $542 per week right now.

I tried to update my address online but the Washington ESD website is terrible. It keeps crashing when I try to access my account. This is so frustrating!

Quick question - do you need to notify Washington ESD before you move or is it okay to update your address after you've already moved?

The whole interstate thing is confusing. I wish Washington ESD had better information about this on their website.

For what it's worth, I moved from Washington to Arizona in 2023 while collecting unemployment and had no issues. Just kept filing my weekly claims and being honest about my location. The key is transparency.

I'm in a similar situation but considering moving to Texas. Has anyone dealt with moving to a state with no income tax while collecting Washington unemployment?

Just want to add that if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD about address changes or any other issues, I've heard good things about Claimyr. My neighbor used them when she had problems with her claim and said it was a lifesaver.

Pro tip: if you're moving, make sure to also update your address with the post office so you don't miss any important mail from Washington ESD.

Does moving to another state affect your job search log requirements? I'm currently required to make 3 job contacts per week.

I moved to Colorado last year and the hardest part was explaining to potential employers that I was collecting unemployment from Washington. Some of them were confused about how that worked.

Bottom line: be honest, update your address promptly, and keep filing your weekly claims. Moving states while on unemployment is completely legal as long as you follow the rules.

I went through this exact situation last year when I moved from Washington to Idaho while collecting unemployment. The most important thing is to be completely transparent - update your address in the system as soon as you move and always answer the location questions honestly on your weekly claims. Washington ESD doesn't automatically track your location, but they can verify it through various means if needed. I continued receiving my full benefits for the remaining duration of my claim period. Just make sure you're still actively job searching and available for work in your new location. The process is actually pretty straightforward as long as you're upfront about everything!