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If anyone is still having issues getting their UI number sorted out, I'd definitely recommend trying Claimyr. Used it last week when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about a different issue and it saved me so much time and frustration. The video demo on their site shows exactly how it works too.
If you've been trying to call for days and can't get through, absolutely. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get things straightened out.
Makes sense. The phone system is definitely the worst part of dealing with Washington ESD.
I just went through this same confusion last month! Your UI number should be on your monetary determination letter - it's the one that starts with "UI" followed by numbers. But here's a tip that helped me: if you can't find any paperwork, log into your SecureAccess Washington account and go to your unemployment services dashboard. Your UI number is displayed right there at the top of your claim summary. Way easier than digging through emails and letters. Once you find it, definitely save it somewhere safe because you'll need it every single week for filing claims.
Thanks for the tip about the SecureAccess Washington account! I didn't even think to check there. That sounds way more convenient than hunting through all my paperwork every time I need the number.
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Just wanted to add my experience to help others who might be searching for this issue - I've been claiming for about 8 months now and I've noticed that payment timing seems to get more unpredictable during certain times of the month, especially around the 1st and 15th when a lot of people are getting paid from various sources. I think it's related to higher ACH processing volumes across the banking system on those days. My theory is that when everyone's getting direct deposits at the same time (paychecks, social security, UI benefits, etc.), the whole system just gets bogged down. For anyone new to this - I keep a little spreadsheet tracking my deposit times and I've seen everything from 2:47am to 9:23pm, all on the same day that ESD showed "paid." The latest it's ever been for me was about 10:30pm, but it always comes through within 24 hours of the "paid" status appearing. The direct deposit switch really is worth it if these timing variations stress you out. I made the switch about 3 months ago and now my deposits are consistently between 6-7am every Wednesday. Much more predictable than ReliaCard was!
That's such a helpful observation about the timing patterns around the 1st and 15th! I never thought about how other payment cycles might affect UI deposit timing, but that makes total sense - the whole banking system probably gets overwhelmed when everyone's getting paid at once. Your spreadsheet idea is really smart too - I might start tracking my own deposit times to see if I can spot any patterns. It's reassuring to hear from someone who's been doing this for 8 months and confirming that even super late deposits (like 10:30pm!) are still normal. Thanks for sharing your experience - this kind of long-term perspective is exactly what newcomers like me need to hear!
This is such a valuable thread for anyone dealing with UI payment anxiety! I'm about 2 months into claiming and had my first "late" deposit scare last week - mine usually comes around 6am but didn't show up until almost 3pm that day. I was literally refreshing my ReliaCard app every 5 minutes until I found a thread similar to this one. What really helped me was realizing that "paid" status on ESD means the money is definitely coming, it's just a matter of when all the banking systems sync up. I also started checking the ESD website first thing in the morning instead of my card balance - if it says paid, I know I can relax and just wait for the deposit notification. For anyone still waiting on today's payment - hang in there! Based on all these experiences, it sounds like same-day delivery is pretty much guaranteed once you see that "paid" status, even if the timing varies wildly.
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I'm experiencing this exact same issue right now! Started trying to log in about 30 minutes ago and keep getting thrown back to the login screen with no error message. Really relieved to see I'm not the only one and that there are solutions posted here. I'll try the direct secure.esd.wa.gov link after clearing my cookies. This is so stressful when you're trying to file on time - why does their system always seem to have problems at the worst possible moments? Thanks to everyone who shared their workarounds, this thread is a lifesaver!
I totally understand that stress! I had the exact same login loop issue this morning and was panicking about missing my filing deadline too. The direct secure.esd.wa.gov link worked like a charm for me after I cleared my cookies - definitely try that first. It's so frustrating how ESD's system always seems to glitch at the worst times, but at least we have this community to help each other out with solutions. Hope you get logged in quickly!
I'm dealing with this same login loop issue right now too! Been stuck on it for about 20 minutes. It's so frustrating because I can see my username and password are correct, but it just keeps refreshing back to the login screen. I tried clearing my browser cache and cookies like some of you suggested, and I'm about to try the direct secure.esd.wa.gov link. Really appreciate everyone sharing their solutions here - it's such a relief to know this is a known system issue and not something wrong with my account specifically. Fingers crossed the direct link works because I really need to file my weekly claim today!
I just went through this exact same thing earlier today! The direct secure.esd.wa.gov link is definitely your best bet - it worked for me after I cleared all my cookies first. I was getting so frustrated with that endless login loop, but once I used the direct link it went straight through to my account dashboard. Don't stress too much about the filing deadline either - from what others have mentioned, ESD usually extends the deadline when they have confirmed system issues like this. You should be able to get your weekly claim filed once you get through!
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Bottom line: go to your sister's wedding! Just keep your phone on, stay on top of your job search, and file your weekly claim like normal. Life is too short to miss important family moments because of unemployment anxiety.
You're absolutely right. Thanks everyone for all the advice and reassurance! I'm booking my hotel tonight.
Have an amazing time at your sister's wedding! Just remember to keep your phone charged and check it regularly in case any potential employers reach out. I always screenshot my job applications when I travel so I have everything documented if needed. The consensus here is pretty clear - short family trips are totally acceptable as long as you maintain your availability. Don't let unemployment stress rob you of these precious family moments!
This is such helpful advice! The screenshot tip is brilliant - I never thought about having backup documentation of my applications when traveling. It's really reassuring to see so many people confirming that family events are okay. I was getting so stressed about potentially losing benefits over attending important life events. Thanks for emphasizing that we shouldn't let unemployment anxiety control our lives!
Reginald Blackwell
I went through this exact same situation a few months ago! The key thing to remember is that filing your weekly claim is NOT the same as claiming you deserve benefits that week. Think of it as just reporting your work status to ESD. When you file for your 43-hour week, you're essentially telling them "I worked full-time this week" and they'll automatically mark you as ineligible for benefits but keep your claim active. It's like checking in with them. The confusion comes from the word "claim" - it sounds like you're claiming money, but you're really just claiming/reporting what happened that week. I wish ESD would change the terminology to something like "weekly report" because that's really what it is. Make sure to file for both weeks ASAP. The longer you wait, the more complicated it gets. And yes, you should definitely get partial benefits for your 23-hour week!
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Gabriel Graham
•That's such a helpful way to think about it - as a "weekly report" rather than claiming benefits! That would definitely make it less confusing for people like me who are new to the system. I was so worried about accidentally committing fraud or something by filing for a week I knew I wouldn't get paid. Your explanation makes it much clearer that it's really just keeping ESD informed about my work status each week. Thank you!
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Tristan Carpenter
I'm going through this exact same situation right now! I've been working part-time at a grocery store and some weeks I get 35+ hours, other weeks it's like 15-20 hours. I made the same mistake of not filing for a heavy work week and then the system made me catch up. What really helped me understand it was when someone explained that ESD needs to track your employment status continuously - they can't just assume you're still unemployed if you don't check in. Even if you work 50 hours one week, you might be back to 10 hours the next week, so they need that weekly update. For anyone else reading this who's confused like we were - just think of it as a mandatory weekly check-in with ESD, not as "claiming" money. You're just reporting what happened that week so they can decide if you qualify for benefits or not.
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Haley Stokes
•This is so helpful to hear from someone going through the exact same thing! I work at a restaurant too and the hours are all over the place - sometimes I'm practically full-time, sometimes barely part-time. Your explanation about it being a "mandatory weekly check-in" really clicks for me. I was getting so stressed thinking I was doing something wrong by filing for weeks I worked a lot of hours. It makes total sense that ESD needs to know what's happening every single week since our schedules are so unpredictable. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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