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Skylar Neal

Washington ESD unemployment how many jobs per week do I need to apply for?

I just got approved for unemployment benefits and I'm confused about the job search requirements. How many jobs per week am I supposed to apply for? I've heard different numbers from different people - some say 3, others say 5. I want to make sure I'm doing this right so I don't lose my benefits. Do I need to apply for jobs every single week I claim? What if there aren't enough jobs in my field posted that week?

Someone mentioned Claimyr earlier - has anyone else used them? I'm getting desperate trying to reach Washington ESD about my specific situation.

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I mentioned them earlier. Really helped me get through to agents when I needed clarification on the job search requirements. Their website is claimyr.com if you want to check it out.

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Thanks, I'll look into it. At this point I'll try anything to avoid spending entire days on hold.

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Just to wrap this up for the original poster - it's definitely 3 job contacts per week, document everything, and don't hesitate to reach out to Washington ESD if you have specific questions about your situation.

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Thank you everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about the job search requirements now.

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Glad we could help! Good luck with your job search and unemployment claim.

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Eli Wang

Do employees pay unemployment insurance - Washington ESD deduction confusion

I just started a new job here in Washington and I'm looking at my first paystub. I don't see any deductions for unemployment insurance but my coworker said something about employees having to pay into it. I'm getting mixed information online about whether workers in Washington pay into the unemployment system or if it's just employers. Can someone clarify if Washington ESD takes money from employee paychecks for unemployment insurance? I want to make sure my payroll department isn't missing something important.

This whole thread is making me want to double-check my own paystub! I just assumed everything was correct but now I'm second-guessing myself.

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It's always good to review your paystub regularly. Most people just look at the net pay and ignore the deductions.

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Guilty as charged! I'm going to start paying more attention to all the line items.

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Update for anyone following this thread - I talked to my HR department and they confirmed it was a payroll setup error. They're fixing it starting with my next paycheck and will make the retroactive contributions to Washington ESD. Thanks everyone for the help!

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Perfect outcome. Now you'll have proper wage credits if you ever need to file for unemployment benefits.

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Thanks again to everyone who helped clarify this. This forum is so helpful for navigating these confusing employment issues.

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ApolloJackson

Do you get paid weekly on unemployment benefits in Washington ESD?

Just got approved for unemployment after waiting forever for my adjudication to clear. I'm confused about when I actually get paid though. Do you get paid weekly on unemployment in Washington? Like if I file my weekly claim on Sunday, when does the money hit my account? I'm trying to budget and need to know if it's every week or what. My neighbor said she gets hers every two weeks but that doesn't sound right to me.

Make sure your bank info is correct in your ESD account. I had a friend who was waiting weeks for payments and it turned out there was a typo in his routing number.

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Oh wow, I should double-check that. What a nightmare that would be.

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Yeah, he couldn't figure out why his payments weren't coming through. ESD doesn't always notify you clearly when there's a banking issue.

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Bottom line: Yes, unemployment pays weekly in Washington. File your weekly claim every week, usually on Sunday. Payment typically processes Monday-Tuesday and hits your account Tuesday-Thursday. Don't skip weeks, report all work accurately, and keep up with your job search requirements.

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Perfect summary! This thread has been incredibly helpful. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.

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Glad we could help clarify the process. It's confusing at first but becomes routine pretty quickly.

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Aisha Hussain

How to find last unemployment payment details in Washington ESD system?

I'm trying to track down when my last unemployment payment was issued through Washington ESD but I'm having trouble navigating their online system. I filed my weekly claim two weeks ago and the payment shows as 'issued' but I can't figure out where to see the exact date it was sent or the payment method details. My bank account shows a deposit but I want to make sure it matches what Washington ESD says they sent. Is there a specific section in the ESD portal where I can view my complete payment history with dates and amounts?

Sometimes the payment history doesn't update immediately after your weekly claim is processed. I've noticed it can take 24-48 hours for the payment details to show up in the online system, even though the payment itself gets issued sooner.

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That might explain why I'm having trouble finding the details for my most recent payment. Maybe I need to wait a bit longer for the system to update.

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Just to clarify for everyone - when you look at your payment history, make sure you're looking at 'UI Benefits' and not 'Other Payments' if you're on regular unemployment. The categories are separated and it can be confusing.

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Good point! I'll make sure I'm looking in the right section. Thanks for the tip.

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NeonNova

When do you get paid unemployment benefits through Washington ESD?

I just filed my first weekly claim on Sunday and I'm wondering when the money actually hits my account? I know Washington ESD processes claims but I have no idea what their payment schedule looks like. My rent is due Friday and I'm hoping the unemployment payment comes through by then. Does anyone know how long it typically takes from filing your weekly claim to getting the deposit?

One last thing - make sure your bank account info is correct in your Washington ESD profile. I had a friend who was wondering why her payments weren't coming and it turned out she had an old account number on file. Took forever to get that sorted out.

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Good point, I double-checked that when I set up my claim but I'll verify again. Thanks for all the helpful info everyone!

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Glad you got all your questions answered! The unemployment payment timing seemed really confusing at first but now it's just part of my weekly routine. File Sunday, get paid Wednesday, repeat. Washington ESD is actually pretty reliable once you know what to expect.

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Yeah this thread was super helpful. Feel much better about the whole process now.

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