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Remember that even if you qualify, you need to file weekly claims every week to actually get paid. Missing a week can cause delays or loss of benefits. Set a reminder on your phone for the same day every week.
Good advice. When during the week should I file? Does it matter?
You can file anytime during the week for the previous week. I always do mine on Sunday mornings for the week that just ended.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about applying now. Sounds like I should definitely qualify based on my work history and the fact that I was laid off. Going to file my claim today.
Good luck! Feel free to come back if you run into any issues with your claim.
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FINAL THOUGHT: The waiting sucks but Washington ESD is generally pretty good about processing claims efficiently now. Just be prepared mentally for the 2-3 week wait and you'll be fine.
Appreciate the reassurance! I think I was psyching myself out reading too many old forum posts about delays.
Hope your claim goes smoothly OP! And for anyone else reading this who needs to actually reach Washington ESD by phone, I can't recommend Claimyr enough. Worth checking out their demo video if you're facing long wait times.
I'll definitely bookmark that service in case I need it. Thanks for the tip and thanks everyone for all the helpful responses!
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You sound like you have a good attitude about this whole situation. That helps a lot when dealing with unemployment stuff. Best of luck!
Thank you so much! Everyone here has been incredibly helpful.
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One more thing - if you're getting benefits on a debit card instead of direct deposit, those typically load on Tuesday afternoons. The timing is slightly different than ACH transfers to bank accounts.
I'm using direct deposit but good to know in case I ever need to switch to the debit card option.
The debit card is actually pretty convenient if you don't have a bank account or want to keep unemployment separate from your regular banking.
Bottom line: file your weekly claim by Saturday night, expect payment Tuesday-Wednesday, and don't panic if it's a day late due to holidays or bank processing. The system is pretty reliable once you understand the timing!
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. Feeling much more confident about the process now.
This thread should be pinned - so much useful information about payment timing that isn't clear on the Washington ESD website.
Ava Martinez
The rates change annually based on the state's average weekly wage. So the amounts people are mentioning from previous years might be slightly different now.
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GalaxyGazer
•That makes sense. I'll make sure to look at the current 2025 rates when I get my determination.
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Miguel Ortiz
•Yeah I think the maximum went up this year compared to last year.
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Zainab Omar
Bottom line: you'll probably get a decent amount based on your previous salary, but the exact calculation depends on your specific earnings history. The determination letter will give you the definitive answer.
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GalaxyGazer
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more informed about what to expect now.
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Connor Murphy
•Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
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