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my roomate says if you file on saturday instead of sunday the payment sometimes comes through before the holiday. might be worth trying next time there's a holiday coming up
This is actually a myth. The day you file within your claim week doesn't affect the processing date. ESD begins processing all weekly claims the Monday after your claim week ends, regardless of which day you filed.
CyberSamurai
UPDATE: Payment just hit my account this morning! Only one day late because of the holiday. Thanks everyone for your help and advice - I'll definitely be marking all the holidays on my calendar for the rest of the year so I'm not caught off guard again!
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By the way, when you start entering job search activities, the ESD website can be really glitchy. Sometimes it will time out or lose your information if you take too long. I recommend writing down all your job search details before you start your weekly claim, so you can enter everything quickly without the system timing out.
ya that happened 2 me like 5 times so annoyin
One more thing - remember that job search activities don't just mean applying for jobs. You can also count: 1. Attending WorkSource workshops (virtual or in-person) 2. Meeting with a career counselor 3. Posting your resume on job boards 4. Creating profiles on employer websites 5. Attending job fairs Makes it easier to get your 3 activities each week if you expand beyond just applications.
GalacticGuru
•That's really helpful information! I'll definitely look into the WorkSource workshops especially. Are there any you recommend that are particularly useful?
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One thing no one's mentioned yet - make sure your payment method is set up correctly in eServices. I've seen people win appeals, then their backpay was sent to an old debit card or closed bank account. Double-check your payment settings while you're waiting!
That's a great point - just checked and my direct deposit info is current. At least that part should be okay! Now I just need to get them to actually process the payments...
UPDATE: I just received my first backpay deposit! $4,600 hit my account this morning - exactly 11 days after getting the appeal decision. Called yesterday using that special collections number that someone suggested, and apparently that did the trick. The agent said the remaining amount should come through within 72 hours. Thanks everyone for your help with this!
That's fantastic news! So glad it worked out for you. And thanks for coming back to update us - it's helpful for others to know what timeline to expect.
awesome!! glad it worked out! that special number was a good tip
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One more thing I forgot to mention - after your hearing, the judge won't make a decision right away. You'll receive their written decision by mail within 2-3 weeks. If you win, benefits are usually processed within a week after the decision and include all back payments from when you first filed. If you lose, you have another appeal option to the Commissioner's Review Office, though that's much more complicated. But focus on winning this hearing first!
Jamal Brown
I really appreciate all this information. The waiting for a decision part is going to be tough, but at least I'll be prepared for it now. I'll update this thread after my hearing to let everyone know how it went!
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I just went through this last month. Here's a weird thing nobody mentioned yet - even if you say NO to all the pension questions, the system will often automatically flag it for "manual review" anyway which can delay things. When I called, the agent said they have to review EVERY retirement questionnaire regardless of the answers. Makes no sense but that's ESD for you...
Lindsey Fry
•This is true. However, claims with all "No" answers are typically prioritized and processed more quickly than those with "Yes" responses. They still need to verify the information against employer records, but it's usually a faster process when no retirement income is reported.
Leo Simmons
btw does anyone know why they keep asking the same questions every few weeks?? i swear i've filled out the retirement thing like 3 times on my claim
Kayla Morgan
•They might send it multiple times if you worked for different employers that offered retirement plans. Each employer gets checked separately. Super annoying!
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Kiara Greene
Does anyone know if they'll still be doing the weekly payments for claims that are already approved during a shutdown? Or does EVERYTHING stop??
Isaiah Cross
•Existing approved claims should continue to be paid during a shutdown. The payment system is automated and state-run, so weekly payments for approved claims typically continue uninterrupted. It's the processing of new claims, adjudications, and appeals that tend to see the biggest impacts.
Just wanted to update everyone - I used Claimyr this morning and actually got through to someone at ESD! The agent told me that my adjudication is almost complete but was waiting for employer verification. She noted the financial hardship on my account and said she would expedite it. She also confirmed that a government shutdown would add approximately 1-2 weeks to pending adjudications that require federal database checks, but mine shouldn't be affected much since they already have all the information they need. Such a relief to finally talk to someone who could help!
Joy Olmedo
•That's awesome! Glad u finally got some answers. The waiting and uncertainty is the worst part sometimes.
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QuantumLeap
lol welcome to washingtons broken unemployment system... happened to me in 2025 and i just gave up and got a crappy job bc fighting with esd is a full time job itself. good luck tho
Amina Diop
•While the system can be frustrating, I'd strongly recommend NOT giving up on this appeal. An 'indefinite disqualification' can be reversed through successful appeal, especially for a first-time documentation error. The law provides for good cause exceptions, and ESD should only be denying the specific week with the issue, not the entire claim.
Emma Wilson
Regarding your question about 'indefinite disqualification' - this typically means the disqualification continues until you meet certain requirements to requalify. However, in job search cases, this language is usually used for people who repeatedly fail to conduct job searches, not for a single missed week. This further suggests ESD may have made an error in applying the disqualification to your entire claim. When appealing, specifically request that they review Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 192-180-020 and its application to your case. This code section deals with job search requirements and penalties, and a proper reading should show that a single missed week shouldn't result in a total claim denial. As others have mentioned, connecting with an actual ESD agent to discuss your specific situation before the appeal hearing can be extremely valuable. They might even be able to resolve this without a formal hearing.
StarGazer101
•Thank you so much for explaining this! I'll definitely reference the WAC code in my appeal. I managed to get through to ESD this morning (after many attempts) and the agent said they would add notes to my file, but the appeal is still necessary. Keeping my fingers crossed!
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has anyone else noticed that the esd website is like super broken on mobile? i can never see my adjudication status when im on my phone lol
Emily Sanjay
•Yes! I've had the same problem. I can only see everything correctly when I'm on my laptop.
UPDATE for anyone following this thread: I checked with an ESD contact about this specific situation. When the governor's office escalates a claim, it typically gets assigned to an adjudicator within 5-7 business days. The date change to March 14th is indeed the target resolution date. The OP should expect either a determination or contact from an adjudicator by that date. This is actually much faster than the current standard adjudication timeline, which is running 6-8 weeks for most claims.
Emily Sanjay
•Thank you so much for checking on this! That makes me feel SO much better. I'll keep an eye out for any communication from them by the 14th.
Marcus Williams
lol i think ur getting wayyy ahead of urself... who knows what the unemployment system will even look like after ur out... they change the rules like every 6 months anyway!!! good luck tho
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Jay Lincoln
One more important point: When you're released, if your benefit year has expired, you'll need to have worked and earned qualifying wages AFTER your previous claim was filed to be eligible for a new claim. This means you likely need to find employment first, work for a while, and then if you lose that job through no fault of your own, you could file a new claim. Unemployment isn't designed to restart after a long absence from the workforce - it's specifically for people who have recently lost employment. Focus on reentry programs that help with job placement after incarceration, as these will be more immediately helpful than trying to restart unemployment benefits.
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Brooklyn Foley
•That makes a lot of sense. I'll look into reentry programs. Thanks for all the detailed information - it's giving me a clearer picture of what to expect and plan for.
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