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washington esd payments are weekly but dont stress if your first one is a few days later than expected. mine took 6 days the first time, then was regular after that. system just needs time to process new claims sometimes.
That matches what a few other people said about the first payment being slower. Good to know it's normal.
Hope this thread helped! Washington ESD gets a lot of criticism but the payment system actually works pretty well for most people. Just follow the rules, file on time, and you should be fine. Good luck with your claim!
Thanks! This whole thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about the process now.
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For what it's worth, my accountant said business owner unemployment claims have been getting approved more frequently lately, especially post-COVID when so many small businesses failed through no fault of their own.
That's reassuring. Hopefully Washington ESD has gotten better at recognizing legitimate business failures.
Yeah, I think they've seen enough legitimate cases that they're less suspicious now.
Good luck! Keep us posted on how it goes. There aren't enough success stories out there for business owners in this situation.
Yes please update us. I might be in a similar situation soon with my own business struggling.
I'll definitely share what I learn. Hopefully it helps others in similar situations.
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My experience was: claim processed → determination letter → first payment about 2 weeks later. The waiting is the worst part but it does happen eventually.
Thanks for the timeline. That helps me know what to expect.
That's pretty typical. Some people get lucky and it's faster, others take longer if there are complications.
Gabriel Ruiz
The bottom line is that most people who worked steadily and got laid off will qualify for unemployment. The requirements aren't as strict as some people think, especially if you worked full-time for several months.
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Ana Rusula
•That's reassuring! I was really worried I might not qualify and would be stuck without any income while job hunting.
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Gabriel Ruiz
•You should be fine based on what you described. Just file your claim and see what happens - you can always appeal if there are any issues.
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Misterclamation Skyblue
Good luck with your claim! The whole process can seem overwhelming at first but once you get started it's pretty straightforward. Just make sure to keep track of all your job search activities from day one.
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Ana Rusula
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about filing now.
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Peyton Clarke
•You're welcome! This community is great for getting real advice about dealing with Washington ESD. Feel free to post if you run into any issues with your claim.
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