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Make sure you're also registering with WorkSource if you haven't already. That's a requirement in Washington and could delay your benefits if you don't do it.
I did register with WorkSource when I filed my claim. Do I need to do anything else with them?
You'll need to complete your WorkSource activities and maintain an active job search. Keep good records of your search activities in case they audit your claim.
The waiting game is brutal but try not to stress too much at the two week mark. Most straightforward claims get processed within 3-4 weeks total.
Thanks for the reassurance. I'll try to stay patient for at least another week or two before I start panicking.
Smart approach. Just keep doing your weekly claims and job search requirements in the meantime.
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Just to add some perspective - I know the waiting week sucks, but Washington's unemployment benefits are actually pretty decent compared to other states. The maximum weekly benefit amount is higher than most places, and we don't have some of the harsher requirements other states have implemented.
That's true, but it doesn't make the waiting week any less frustrating when you're broke and need that first payment.
Absolutely agree. Just trying to provide some context that it could be worse.
For anyone still confused about this: Think of the waiting week as an unpaid 'probation period' for your unemployment claim. You have to prove you're following all the rules (filing weekly, doing job searches, etc.) for that first week before they start paying you. It's bureaucratic nonsense, but that's the logic behind it.
That actually makes it easier to understand, even if I still think it's unfair. Thanks!
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Last piece of advice - screenshot or save any text messages, emails, or other communications you have related to the problems at your old job. Digital evidence can disappear and you want to preserve everything while you still have access to it.
Good thinking. I'll go through my phone and email tonight to see what I can find.
Perfect. Even seemingly unimportant messages might help establish the timeline or pattern of problems.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'm feeling much more hopeful about this now. Going to file my claim this weekend and start gathering documentation. Will update you all on how it goes.
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You've got this! The fact that you're being proactive about documentation shows you're taking the right approach.
Mateo Martinez
Just remember that even after approval, your first payment might be less than expected because of the waiting week. Washington has a one-week waiting period that doesn't get paid unless you stay on benefits for a certain amount of time.
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Javier Morales
•Yes, the first week of your claim is an unpaid waiting week. You can potentially get it paid later if you remain eligible for several weeks, but initially it's unpaid.
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Natasha Petrova
•Good to know so I can budget accordingly. Thanks for the heads up.
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Aisha Hussain
Hang in there - the waiting is definitely the hardest part but once everything gets rolling it becomes pretty routine. File your weeklies on time and you should be good to go.
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Natasha Petrova
•Appreciate the encouragement. This whole situation is stressful but all these responses have been really helpful.
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Aisha Hussain
•That's what these forums are for! We've all been there and understand the stress. It does get easier once you're in the system.
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