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Just remember that Washington ESD processes claims Monday through Friday, so if you file your weekly claim on a weekend, it won't be processed until Monday.
Good to know. I'll make sure to file early in the week.
Yeah, and if there's a state holiday, that can delay processing too.
The amounts they pay really haven't kept up with inflation. I collected unemployment in 2019 and the max was $790 per week, now it's $999 but everything costs way more.
At least they increased it some. Better than nothing I guess.
True, but it's still not enough to maintain your standard of living for most people.
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My theory is that Washington ESD is always going to be overwhelmed regardless of unemployment rates. The system just isn't designed to handle even normal volumes efficiently.
There's some truth to that. The underlying technology and processes need major updates.
It's 2025 and they're still running on systems from the 1990s. No wonder everything takes forever.
At least this thread helped me understand that my situation isn't unique. Low unemployment doesn't mean the Washington ESD system works any better for individuals trying to get their claims processed.
Same here. It's frustrating but good to know I'm not the only one dealing with these delays.
And if anyone needs to actually reach Washington ESD, don't forget about services like Claimyr that can help cut through the phone system chaos.
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One more thing to consider - if you were working part-time and are looking for full-time work, make sure to indicate that on your application. You might qualify for benefits even if you find another part-time job, as long as your earnings are below a certain threshold.
Interesting! I didn't know you could potentially get partial benefits while working part-time. That's really good to know.
Yeah it's called partial unemployment. Pretty helpful if you can only find part-time work while searching for full-time employment.
UPDATE: I finally got through using Claimyr and filed my claim! Turns out I do qualify and should receive my first payment next week. The agent confirmed that my 4 months of earnings were more than enough to meet the requirement. Thanks everyone for the help and advice!
They got me connected to an agent within about 15 minutes. So much better than the hours I wasted trying to call on my own.
Glad it worked out! Now you just need to keep up with your weekly claims and job search requirements.
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Whatever you do, make sure you file as soon as possible after losing your job. You can't get retroactive benefits for weeks before you actually filed your claim, even if you were eligible.
Good point. I was laid off last Friday so I should probably get my claim started this week.
Definitely don't wait. Every week you delay is a week of potential benefits you're losing out on.
One last thing - make sure you understand all the requirements before you start collecting. Missing a weekly filing or not doing your job search requirements can mess up your whole claim and you might have to start over.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
Good luck! Hope your claim goes smoothly and you find a new job soon.
Omar Zaki
The 8-12 week timeline mentioned earlier is pretty accurate in my experience. I handle these cases occasionally and that's what I usually tell people to expect. Sometimes shorter if the caseload is light, sometimes longer if there are complications.
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Paolo Moretti
•Are you a lawyer? What counts as complications that would make it take longer?
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Omar Zaki
•I do some employment law work. Complications usually mean multiple issues (like separation reason plus wage disputes) or cases where they need additional documentation from employers or third parties.
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Paolo Moretti
Thanks everyone for all the info. Sounds like I'm in for at least another month or two of waiting but at least I know that's normal. Going to keep filing weekly claims and maybe try that Claimyr service if I need to check on my case status.
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Amina Diop
•Keep us posted on how it goes! Always helpful to hear how these cases turn out.
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Freya Larsen
•You got this. The waiting sucks but sounds like you have a solid case. Just stay organized and patient.
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