Washington Unemployment
CommunityGovernment Services
Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr calls for you, so you don't have to wait on hold.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
What to do with Washington ESD unemployment when you get a job - need help stopping benefits
I just got hired at a new position starting Monday and I'm not sure what I need to do about my unemployment benefits. I've been collecting UI for about 6 weeks through Washington ESD and filing my weekly claims regularly. Do I need to call them to stop my benefits or just stop filing? I'm worried about getting an overpayment if I mess this up. Also do I need to report this job on my next weekly claim even though I haven't started working yet? Really don't want to accidentally commit fraud or anything.
Join the conversation
How do I know if my Washington ESD unemployment is approved?
I submitted my unemployment claim about 10 days ago and I'm not sure what to look for to know if it's been approved. I can log into my account but the status just says 'claim submitted' and I haven't received any mail yet. Should I be getting some kind of confirmation or approval notice? I'm starting to worry that something went wrong with my application. What are the signs that your claim has been approved by Washington ESD?
Join the conversation
One more thing - make sure your mailing address is correct in your account. I've seen people not get their determination letters because Washington ESD had the wrong address on file.
Good catch! I just double-checked and it looks correct.
Yeah that's a common issue. Always worth verifying your contact info is up to date.
Bottom line: if your claim is approved, you'll know because you'll get the determination letter in the mail, you'll be able to file weekly claims online, and you'll get the KeyBank debit card. Until then, just keep checking your account for any issues that need to be resolved.
Perfect summary, thank you! I'll watch for all those things.
This is exactly right. Those are the three main signs your claim is approved and active.
What does payment progress mean for unemployment Washington ESD claim status?
I've been checking my Washington ESD account every day and my weekly claim shows 'payment progress' for the past 5 days. This is my first time filing for unemployment so I have no idea what this status means. Does this mean my payment is being processed or is there an issue? How long should I expect to wait before the money actually hits my bank account? I'm getting really anxious because rent is due next week and I need to know if I should expect this payment or not.
Join the conversation
Just want to add that if your payment progress status ever disappears or changes to something else unexpectedly, that's when you'd want to contact Washington ESD to make sure there isn't an issue. But as long as it shows payment progress, you're golden.
Good to know what to watch out for! Hopefully I won't need to worry about that.
Yeah, payment progress changing back to something else would be unusual and worth investigating.
Congrats on getting through the initial claim process! Payment progress means you've cleared all the hurdles and Washington ESD is sending you money. The first payment is always the most nerve-wracking but you made it through the hard part.
Thank you! I really appreciate all the support and information from everyone. This community is amazing.
What day do unemployment benefits get paid in Washington ESD?
I just got approved for unemployment last week and I'm trying to figure out when I'll actually receive my benefits. I filed my weekly claim on Sunday but I have no idea what day Washington ESD actually pays out. Does anyone know the schedule? I need to plan my bills accordingly since I'm already behind on rent.
Join the conversation
The system usually processes payments overnight Monday into Tuesday. So if you filed Sunday and everything is clean, you should see money Tuesday morning. But like others said, Wednesday is possible too depending on various factors.
This thread has been super helpful! Thanks everyone for the detailed info.
Glad we could help! The unemployment system can be confusing but once you get the hang of it, it becomes routine.
One more thing - if you don't get paid when expected, don't panic immediately. Sometimes there are system glitches or processing delays. Give it 24-48 hours before calling.
That's good advice. I'll try not to freak out if Tuesday comes and goes without payment.
But if it's been more than 48 hours past your expected payment date, definitely call or use one of those services like Claimyr to get through faster.
Washington ESD unemployment after being fired - can I still collect benefits?
So I got terminated from my job last week and I'm wondering if I can still file for unemployment with Washington ESD. My supervisor said it was due to attendance issues but I had legitimate reasons for most of my absences (sick kid, car trouble, etc). I've been working there for 2 years and this is my first time dealing with unemployment. Do I even have a chance of getting approved or will Washington ESD automatically deny me since I was fired? I really need these benefits to pay rent while I look for another job.
Join the conversation
One more thing - if you had any union representation at your job, they might be able to help with information about your termination or even representation during the Washington ESD process.
Unfortunately it wasn't a union job, but that's good advice for others in similar situations.
Final update from OP: Just wanted to thank everyone for the advice. My adjudication is still pending but I feel much more confident about my chances now. I've been keeping up with my weekly claims and job search activities. Will update when I hear back from Washington ESD!
Definitely keep us posted - these kinds of updates help other people in similar situations.
If you need to contact Washington ESD for any updates on your case, remember that Claimyr option people mentioned. Saved me a lot of frustration when I was in a similar spot.
Amara Okafor
Actually one more thing - if you're starting a job that might have a probationary period, you might want to ask Washington ESD about that too. Some people keep their claim open during probation just in case, but I'm not sure what the rules are on that.
0 coins
Nia Harris
Generally once you start full-time work, your claim ends regardless of probationary periods. If you get let go during probation, you'd need to reopen your claim or file a new one.
0 coins
Amara Okafor
Makes sense. Better to deal with that if it happens rather than try to keep benefits active while working.
0 coins
Aisha Mahmood
For anyone else reading this thread who needs to talk to Washington ESD about work-related questions, I'll mention Claimyr one more time. Really helped me when I was confused about partial work reporting. Their service connects you with Washington ESD agents without the usual phone hassles. Check out claimyr.com if you're having trouble getting through.
0 coins
CosmicCommander
That actually sounds really useful. I've been trying to call Washington ESD for weeks about a different issue.
0 coins
Aisha Mahmood
Yeah it saved me a lot of frustration. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get things sorted out properly.
0 coins