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This thread should be pinned or something. Really useful info that I bet a lot of people need to know.
Agreed! The step-by-step instructions for finding the info in your account are particularly helpful.
I had the same question and tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned. It actually worked! Got through to Washington ESD in about 20 minutes and they confirmed exactly how many weeks I had left. Definitely worth it if you can't find the info online.
Good to hear another success story with that service. Might be worth trying if I have other questions down the road.
Ok I'm convinced. Going to check out that Claimyr thing for my own Washington ESD issues.
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The 26 weeks goes by faster than you think. I remember thinking I had plenty of time at the beginning, but suddenly I was at week 20 and panicking. Start job searching seriously from day one, not week 20 like I did.
Yeah, I'm trying to treat it like a full-time job. Spending 6-8 hours a day on applications and networking.
That's the right approach. I wish I had done that from the start instead of getting comfortable with the benefits.
Also remember that your benefit year is different from your benefit exhaustion date. Even if you use up all 26 weeks of benefits, your benefit year continues for the full 52 weeks. This matters if you want to reopen your claim later.
What do you mean by reopening a claim? Can you do that if you find temporary work?
Yes, if you go back to work temporarily and then become unemployed again within your benefit year, you can potentially reopen your existing claim rather than filing a new one.
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If you're really struggling financially during the waiting week, look into local food banks and emergency assistance programs. Some communities have resources specifically for people waiting for unemployment benefits to kick in.
That's really helpful advice, I hadn't thought about looking into emergency assistance
211 is a good resource to call for local assistance programs
Bottom line: Yes, Washington state still requires a waiting week for unemployment benefits in 2023. File as soon as possible after job loss, complete all weekly requirements including during the waiting week, and be prepared for at least 2-3 weeks before receiving your first payment.
Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been super helpful
Agree, lots of good info here about the waiting week requirement
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One thing to watch out for - make sure you report any part-time work or odd jobs while you're collecting. Even small amounts of income need to be reported on your weekly claims or you could get hit with an overpayment later.
You can still work part-time and collect benefits, they just reduce your weekly amount based on what you earn. Better to report it and get partial benefits than hide it and get in trouble.
This is super important advice - I know someone who got hit with a huge overpayment notice because they didn't report some cash work they did
Based on what you've described, you definitely qualify. 8 months of steady work is plenty to establish a base period, and getting laid off means you're eligible. File as soon as possible and don't stress about it!
Thank you everyone for all the advice and reassurance! I'm going to file my claim this afternoon. This thread has been incredibly helpful.
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Just want to mention that if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD about this, Claimyr has been a lifesaver for actually getting through their phone system. I tried calling for literally weeks before finding that service. The demo video shows exactly how it works if you're curious.
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Andrew Pinnock
•I keep seeing people mention this service. Might be worth looking into if I end up going down this path.
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Victoria Stark
UPDATE: I ended up talking to HR today and filing a formal complaint. They seemed to take it seriously and said they'd investigate within the next week. Hoping this leads somewhere positive but at least now I have documentation of trying to resolve it internally first.
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Benjamin Kim
•Good for you for speaking up! Hope they actually do something about the situation.
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Samantha Howard
•Smart move. Even if HR doesn't fix everything, you've established that you tried to work within the system first.
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