hey just wanted to say dont give up, eventually theyll fix it and ull get a big payment for all those weeks at once. keep doing the job search stuff and keep good records of everything. sucks but hang in there

Update? Were you able to reach someone at ESD? If your claim is related to a construction management layoff, they might also be verifying your work hours across multiple projects. Construction claims can be more complex because they often review multiple employers during the base year.

hey my sister works at esd and she said theyve been having system issues this week with the direct deposit system. something about a software update gone wrong. should be back to normal next week

Update!!!! My payment JUST hit my account about an hour ago!!! Two days late but at least it's there! Check your accounts everyone!!

Has anyone here used Claimyr to get through to ESD? I had a similar situation last month with temp work and had questions that weren't covered in the FAQ. Spent days trying to reach someone at ESD with no luck. Then I found this service at claimyr.com that got me connected to an ESD agent in about 20 minutes! They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. Honestly wish I'd known about it sooner.

Update: I called ESD this morning and finally got through after trying for 2 hours. The agent confirmed what everyone here said - I should keep filing weekly claims during the temporary work and report all earnings. She said my claim will stay active, I'll just get $0 for the weeks I work full-time, and then payments will resume automatically if/when my hours decrease again. Thanks everyone for your help!

one thing im confused abt - i thought adjudication was only when theres a problem? why would they put u in adjudication if they ended up approving u without asking for more info? esd makes no sense sometimes lol

The real frustration is that they expect US to meet all their deadlines for weekly claims and job search activities, but THEY can take as long as they want with no communication or accountability. It's a completely one-sided system.

wait so we r supposed to still do the 3 job search things even if we already got a job??? that seems so pointless, why would i look for more jobs when i already accepted one?? the esd system makes no sense smh

My sister had a similar situation but her benefits got cut off immediately when she reported accepting a job, even though it didn't start for almost a month! She had to appeal and it was a huge mess. I think it depends on which ESD agent processes your claim tbh. Some follow the rules exactly, others make up their own interpretations.

One more thing - make sure to review the ESD Appeals page for tips on preparing for your hearing: https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment/benefit-denials-and-appeals. And when you get your hearing notice, it should include instructions for submitting evidence ahead of time. Don't wait until the actual hearing to share documents or they might not be considered! You typically need to submit everything at least 3 business days before the hearing.

The MOST IMPORTANT thing no one tells you: If you win your appeal, YOU STILL NEED TO CONTACT ESD to make sure they implement the judge's decision!!! I won my hearing but then waited and waited for payment. After 3 weeks I called and they said "oh we need to process the judge's decision" - like it wasn't automatic!!! Why wouldn't they tell people this?? I could have had my money 3 weeks earlier if I'd known to call them right away after getting the decision.

I've been on unemployment twice now. First time in 2022 and now again since January. I've noticed my payments come faster with my credit union than they did with Chase. So your bank might make a difference too in how quickly it shows up. Just thought I'd mention that since nobody else did.

To summarize for you and future readers: 1. First payment: May take longer (1-3 weeks) due to initial verification 2. Regular payments after established claim: - File Sunday → Payment Tuesday-Wednesday (direct deposit) - File Sunday → Payment Wednesday-Thursday (debit card) 3. Factors that can delay payment: - Holidays (both ESD and bank holidays) - Answering questions incorrectly - Missing job search activities - Claim issues requiring adjudication Hope this helps with your planning!

Update: I tried several of the suggestions here. The formal complaint through the ESD website got me an automated response saying they'd review within 7 days. I also visited my state rep's office in person yesterday and spoke with a staff member who took down all my information and said they'd send an inquiry to their ESD liaison. They seemed much more helpful than when I just emailed!\n\nI'm also going to try Claimyr tomorrow if I don't hear anything back. Thank you all for the suggestions. Will update if anything works!

Great approach! You're doing everything right by pursuing multiple avenues simultaneously. The in-person visit to your representative's office is often the most effective method. Keep us posted on your progress.

One last tip: Start your claim application now, even if you're not sure about all the details. The claim will be effective from the week you apply, not retroactive to when your hours were cut. So even if it takes a while to process, you'll eventually get paid from your application date forward (assuming you're eligible and do your weekly claims).

That's a great point. I'll start the application today then. Really appreciate everyone's help with this!

good luck! the waiting is the absolute worst part. keep filing those weekly claims no matter what!

UPDATE: My claim was approved!! Three days after submitting that questionnaire I missed, my status changed from 'adjudication' to 'paid' and I received all my back payments at once. Thank you everyone for the advice - especially about checking the message center. That was the key issue all along.