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Dmitry Smirnov

Washington ESD - how to get unemployment check after filing claim?

I filed my initial unemployment claim with Washington ESD about 10 days ago and everything got approved, but I still haven't received any unemployment check yet. I've been doing my weekly claims on time every Sunday but my SecureAccess Washington account just shows 'paid' status with no actual money hitting my bank account. I set up direct deposit when I first applied so I thought it would be automatic. Am I missing something? How long does it usually take to get your first unemployment check after Washington ESD approves your claim?

Update us when you get your first payment! I'm curious how long it ends up taking from approval to actual money in the bank.

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Will do! Hopefully it's soon, bills are piling up.

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Same here, following this thread because I'm in the exact same situation.

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One more thing to check - make sure your Social Security number and identity verification are all complete in your Washington ESD account. Any incomplete verification can hold up payments even if your claim shows as approved.

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Look for a section called 'Identity Verification' or 'Document Upload' in your account. It should show the status of each document you submitted.

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Mine took 2 weeks just for the identity verification to go through, even though I submitted everything correctly the first time.

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Mateo Hernandez

Can you get unemployment if you quit because of coronavirus - Washington ESD eligibility?

I'm thinking about quitting my retail job because I'm really worried about getting COVID at work. Our store doesn't enforce mask wearing and customers get right up close to us. I have asthma so I'm high risk. Would I be able to get unemployment benefits from Washington ESD if I quit for health reasons related to coronavirus? I know usually you can't get UI if you quit but wondering if there are exceptions for COVID situations.

Just saw this thread and wanted to mention that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier - I finally tried it last week and actually got through to Washington ESD on the first try. Saved me so much time compared to calling myself.

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Good to hear another positive review. Might be worth it if I end up needing to talk to them about my case.

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Hope this works out for you. The most important thing is having a solid paper trail showing you tried everything else before quitting. Washington ESD really wants to see that you made good faith efforts to keep working.

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That seems to be the consistent advice from everyone. I'm going to spend this week documenting everything properly before making any decisions.

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Luca Conti

How does unemployment pay work in Washington ESD - confused about payment timing

I just got approved for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD and I'm really confused about how the payment system works. Do I get paid weekly or biweekly? When do the payments actually hit my account after I file my weekly claim? I filed my first weekly claim on Sunday but haven't seen any money yet. Also, is the payment amount the same every week or does it change based on how many hours I worked? Sorry if these are basic questions but the Washington ESD website isn't very clear about the actual payment process.

This thread has been super helpful! I was confused about payment timing too when I first started collecting. The one-week waiting period really threw me off because I was expecting money right away.

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Same here! I was starting to worry that something was wrong with my claim.

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If anyone else is struggling to get through to ESD customer service, I second the recommendation for Claimyr. I used their callback service when I had questions about my weekly benefit amount calculation and it saved me hours of phone time. Their demo video explains it pretty well too.

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I'll definitely check that out if I need to contact ESD. The phone system sounds like a nightmare.

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Nia Thompson

How does an employee collecting Washington ESD unemployment affect the employer - tax implications?

My former employer is claiming that me filing for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD is going to cost them money and hurt their business. They're saying their unemployment taxes will go up because of my claim. Is this actually true? I was laid off due to budget cuts, not fired for cause or anything like that. I'm worried they might try to contest my claim just to avoid paying higher taxes. Can someone explain how this actually works from the employer side? I don't want to feel guilty about filing if it's not really my fault they have to pay more.

Update us on how it goes! And remember, if you need help navigating any part of the Washington ESD system, resources like claimyr.com are available to help you get connected with the right people.

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Will do! Thanks again everyone for all the support and information.

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Yes please update us! This whole thread has been really educational.

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good luck with your claim!! don't let them intimidate you

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Thanks! I won't. I'm filing first thing tomorrow.

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Abigail Spencer

Can I apply for disability while collecting Washington ESD unemployment benefits?

I've been on unemployment for about 6 weeks now and my back injury from my construction job has gotten worse. I'm wondering if I can apply for disability while still getting my weekly unemployment payments from Washington ESD? I don't want to mess up my UI claim but I'm honestly not sure I can keep doing the job search requirements with how much pain I'm in. Has anyone been in this situation before?

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now with a nerve condition. Applied for SSDI two months ago and still collecting UI. Washington ESD hasn't said anything about it yet but I'm worried they will. Anyone know if there's a time limit on how long you can do both?

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I guess I should probably call and ask directly instead of worrying about it.

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If you do call, be prepared for a long wait. Maybe try that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier - seems like it could save a lot of frustration.

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One more thing to consider - if you're approved for disability, you might be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services that could help you transition to a different type of work that accommodates your limitations. This could be a bridge between unemployment and full disability benefits.

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I didn't know about vocational rehabilitation. Is that through Social Security or Washington state?

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Both actually. Washington state has its own vocational rehabilitation program, and Social Security also has work incentive programs for disability recipients.

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