THE SAME THING HAPENED TO ME LAST MONTH!!!! I was freaking out because rent was due and the money didnt show up for 3 days after it said paid. ESD system is SO SLOW and they don't tell you anywhere that the actual deposit takes extra time. wish they would update there website with this info!!

Quick update - now that you've confirmed your banking info is correct, it's just a waiting game. For future reference, payments generally follow a consistent weekly schedule once they start. If this payment was for the week ending 3/29, and you file your weekly claim on Sunday 4/6, you can expect the next payment to also take 1-3 business days after it shows 'paid'. I recommend keeping a small buffer in your budget if possible, since these 1-3 day delays happen every week and can cause cash flow issues if you're cutting it close with bills.

u should also call ur state rep!! my friend got stuck with esd issues and her state rep helped push it thru faster!

IMPORTANT: I forgot to mention - make sure when you file your claim you include that you're in a UNION and provide your local number!! There's a specific section in the application for union members, and it changes how they process your claim. I almost missed this part and it would have caused huge problems.

yeah my brother had almost the exact same thing happen and he got approved but had to wait like 4 weeks. just keep doing the job search stuff and filing every week

Yes, absolutely continue filing weekly claims and completing your three job search activities each week, even during weeks when your benefits might be reduced or zeroed out due to severance allocation. This maintains your claim as active in the system and establishes your eligibility for those weeks once the severance allocation period ends. If you don't file for a week, you can't receive benefits for that week later, even if you would have been eligible after adjudication is complete. Missing weekly claims is one of the most common mistakes that leads to benefit payment delays.

My brother had same problem last month but he went to WorkSource in person and they helped him!! They couldn't fix his claim but they called ESD on a special line and got him connected to someone. Maybe try that??

Just following up - did you have any luck getting through? The advice about trying WorkSource is solid. They sometimes have direct lines to ESD that bypass the public queue. Also, if your claim is in adjudication specifically, there's a different number you can try: 800-246-9763.

Just to add some additional helpful information: The Working Family Tax Credit application typically opens in February each year. You'll need to file through the Department of Revenue website, not through your regular tax return (Washington doesn't have state income tax). You'll need: 1. Your federal tax return information 2. Proof of Washington residency 3. Your Social Security Number or ITIN 4. Direct deposit information (if you want faster payment) For anyone currently on unemployment, remember that while your UI benefits don't count as earned income for this credit, they do count toward the maximum income threshold. Also, if you're currently on standby status with your employer or have a definite recall date, that doesn't change anything about your eligibility for this tax credit.

The application deadline is typically December 31st of the year after the tax year. So for the 2025 tax year, you'd have until December 31, 2026 to apply. But I wouldn't wait that long - the sooner you apply after February when applications open, the sooner you might receive your credit.