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I had the same question when I first started UI in January! Once it's in 'processing web' status you're good to go, that means the money is on its way. For me it's always exactly 2 business days after it shows processing. So if it showed processing on Monday, it would be in my account Wednesday morning.
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Has anyone tried the IT boot camps? I've been looking at Code Fellows and some others but they're expensive and not sure if ESD would approve them as training programs? My understancing is that training has to be at accredited schools
You're right about the accreditation requirements. Most coding bootcamps aren't approved for ESD training benefits because they lack proper accreditation. Community college programs are almost always approved if they're for in-demand occupations, while private training programs have a much higher bar to clear.
One more thing - make sure you file for Training Benefits as soon as possible. There's a deadline based on when your unemployment claim started (usually within the first 52 weeks). If you miss this window, you might not be eligible even if the training program is approved. Also, if you're considering healthcare, check out the WA Health Workforce Gateway program. They sometimes have accelerated approval processes for healthcare training through partnerships with ESD. I believe they're specifically working to reduce wait times for certain high-demand certifications.
Thanks again! I'll look into the Health Workforce Gateway right away. I definitely don't want to miss any deadlines on this.
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Just to add some helpful information: ESD processes payments in batches each business day, typically early morning. When your claim shows 'paid,' it means your payment was included in that day's batch processing. The transfer then goes through the ACH (Automated Clearing House) system, which is essentially the banking network that processes these electronic transfers. This typically takes 1-2 business days, though some banks will make the funds available sooner as a courtesy. If you don't see the payment by the third business day after it shows 'paid,' then it's worth contacting either ESD or your bank to investigate. But in almost all cases, the money will arrive within that timeframe.
ya but that doesn't help when ur bills are due TODAY and u have NO MONEY cause ESD took forever to approve ur claim in the first place!!!!!
UPDATE: The money just hit my account! It was exactly 34 hours after the status changed to 'paid' on the ESD website. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance. Such a relief to finally have some funds again.
awesome!! glad it worked out!!
Great news! And now you know what to expect for future payments. The first payment after adjudication is often the most stressful since there's so much uncertainty. Future payments should follow a similar timeline as long as you keep up with your weekly claims and job search activities.
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One additional piece of advice - make sure to continue filing your weekly claims during this process, but report all hours worked accurately. Even if you're working full-time, keep filing until ESD specifically tells you to stop. This ensures your claim stays active while they're processing everything, which is important if you need to appeal or request adjustments. It also shows good faith that you're trying to follow their procedures.
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my claim does this every week lol. it says web processing on sunday night then by tuesday it changes to paid and i get my money on wednesday. i think its just how the system works sometimes
Not for everyone though! Mine got stuck for WEEKS and I ended up having to appeal because they said I didn't respond to some question that I NEVER RECEIVED. The system is broken!!
UPDATE: You guys were right! It just changed to 'paid' status this morning. The money isn't in my account yet but at least it's moving forward. Thanks everyone for the reassurance and advice!
Great news! The deposit typically takes 1-2 business days after the status changes to 'paid,' depending on your bank. Glad it worked out!
see told ya! :) the system is slow sometimes but usually works out
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This happens EVERY TIME they do system maintenance on their website!! I swear ESD does this on purpose to mess with us. Last time they did updates I didn't get paid for almost a week beyond normal. Their whole system is garbage and they don't care that people depend on this money for FOOD and RENT. So sick of this!!!
While frustrating, I don't think they're doing it on purpose. Government systems are just notoriously outdated. Remember how overwhelmed they were during the pandemic? They're still catching up. At least most people are reporting their payments are coming through now, just delayed.
Just wanted to update everyone - mine finally arrived this afternoon too. Looks like whatever issue they were having is getting resolved. So relieved!
Glad to hear it! This whole experience has me thinking I should keep a better emergency fund for these situations. Never know when there will be a delay.
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One more thing to consider - check your collective bargaining agreement carefully. There might be a specific grievance process for wage issues that you need to follow before or alongside filing with L&I. Some CBAs have strict timelines and procedures. You don't want to miss any deadlines that could help your case.
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did u have to pay any of that money back??? I heard they sometimes make u pay tax on it later or something???
Yes, unemployment benefits are taxable income. I opted to have 10% withheld when I filed my weekly claims, but you'll still get a 1099-G form next year for tax filing. No other paybacks though as long as you reported everything correctly!
My situation is completely different but I'm on month 3 of adjudication for a stupid ID verification issue. This system is just ridiculous. So happy for you though! That's a nice chunk of change to finally get!
Ugh the ID verification issues are the worst! Have you tried going to a WorkSource center in person? I heard they can sometimes help with those issues faster than waiting for ESD to figure it out. And thanks - yes, the money is literally saving me from eviction right now!
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Has anyone else noticed that these "glitches" seem to happen right before holiday weekends or at the end of quarters? I swear they do this on purpose to delay payments and save money. My claim showed adjudication briefly last December right before Christmas and then again at the end of March. Both times it disappeared but my payments were delayed by "processing issues" for a week each time.
While I understand your frustration, there's no evidence that ESD deliberately creates system glitches to delay payments. End-of-quarter and pre-holiday periods often involve system maintenance and updates, which can cause temporary display issues. These technical problems aren't targeted at claimants but are simply the result of outdated government IT infrastructure trying to handle complex benefit systems.
Update: I just called ESD about this issue (finally got through after trying for 3 days). The agent confirmed it's a known display issue in their system and said as long as the adjudication status disappears after logging out/back in and doesn't return, there's nothing to worry about. She said they're working on fixing it but no timeline for when it'll be resolved. Hope this helps others seeing the same problem!
Thank you so much for sharing this information! You saved me hours of trying to call them. My status has remained normal for the past 3 days now, so I'm thinking it was definitely just a display glitch. Really appreciate you following up!
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One more important thing - keep detailed records of everything! Save the commission statement showing the date you received payment, documentation showing when you were laid off, and proof of when the sale was originally made. If ESD ever questions you about it (even months later), having this documentation will protect you.
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Aisha Mohammed
•That's excellent advice. I'll gather all of that documentation right now and keep it organized in case I need it later. Thank you!
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Yuki Watanabe
did u check the esd handbook? its on there website and explaens all this stuff about reporting diffrent types of income
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Carmen Sanchez
•Good suggestion. The specific section OP should read is "How to Report Earnings" in the ESD Unemployment Benefits Handbook. It clearly explains the difference between reporting commission income versus regular wages. Here's the direct link: https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment/benefits-handbook
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