my bank is ALWAYS slow with these deposits!!! esd will say paid and then i wait 2-3 days EVERY TIME! i think the banks hold the $ on purpose to make interest or something tbh. i started using cash app direct deposit and its way faster, usually next day after esd says paid. just an option if ur tired of waiting

Does anyone know if this delay happens with the ReliaCard too? I'm thinking about switching to the card option if it's faster than direct deposit.

my cusin works at the unemployment office and she says lots of people have truble with the website so dont feel bad!! but she says the fax number is (800) 301-1796 if u want to fax ur stuff instead of uploading it. the library can help with faxing if u dont have a fax machine

I understand your technology concerns! If you do end up trying to upload, here's a step-by-step guide: 1. Log into your eServices account 2. Click on "Upload a Document" under the Quick Links section 3. Select document type from the dropdown menu 4. Click "Browse" to find the file on your computer 5. Click "Upload" A helpful tip: The Tacoma Public Library offers free scanning services if you need to convert paper documents to digital files. They can help walk you through the process too. But the WorkSource center others mentioned is probably your best option for in-person assistance with the whole process.

i went thru this last year and want to share my experience. i applied for training benefits after my regular UI ran out and got approved, BUT it took almost 5 weeks for them to process everythin. the important thing is i kept filing weekly claims durin that time even tho i wasnt getting paid. when they finally approved it, they paid all the missed weeks retroactively. the training program has to be approved by ESD and they are PICKY. make sure the school/program is on their approved list before enrolling!! i almost signed up for a coding bootcamp that wasnt approved and woulda wasted my time and money. also dont forget he needs to do his job search activities UNTIL he gets officially approved for training benefits. once approved, he gets excused from job search requirements. good luck!

Just wanted to add one more piece of information that might be helpful for your husband. While waiting for Training Benefits approval, he should also look into the Worker Retraining Program through Washington's community colleges. They often provide tuition assistance specifically for displaced workers. Many IT programs qualify for both Training Benefits AND Worker Retraining funds, which can cover tuition while TB covers living expenses during training. It's a powerful combination that many people don't know about. The community college will have a Worker Retraining coordinator who can help with both programs simultaneously.

im so confused by all this. i thought once u take a job ur unemployment ends completely?? how r u still getting payments while working part time??

my sister works for ESD and she says they're cracking down on people who quit jobs in 2025. apparently there's a new automated system that flags all claims with job separations for extra review. just fyi

My guess is the DSHS worker was trying to check all boxes for your husband's case. The fact is that he needs to have a documented denial from unemployment before he qualifies for certain other benefits. It's a ridiculous system but that's how it works sometimes.\n\nMy husband had to do the same thing when he applied for disability - prove he'd been denied for unemployment first, even though everyone knew he wouldn't qualify. Just part of the paperwork trail they require.

Thank you!! This makes so much more sense now. The DSHS worker did mention something about needing to