Same thing happened to me last month with Chase! I was freaking out because rent was due the next day. Turns out Chase had some kind of system maintenance that delayed all ACH deposits by about 6-8 hours. The money showed up around 4 PM instead of the usual early morning. Now I always check their service status page when my unemployment deposit is late. Really glad yours came through too - the stress is unreal when you're counting on that money!

This whole thread is so relatable! I've been on Washington ESD unemployment for about 8 months now and Chase has been my bank the whole time. The deposit timing is honestly all over the place - sometimes it's there when I wake up at 6 AM on Tuesday, other times it doesn't show up until late afternoon like what happened to you today. I've noticed it seems to correlate with how busy their system is or if there's any kind of maintenance happening. The worst part is that anxiety you get when you're budgeting down to the dollar and suddenly your expected deposit isn't there. I've learned to always have a small buffer if possible and not schedule any automatic payments for Tuesday morning just in case. Really glad everything worked out for you - this community is great for sharing these kinds of experiences!

One more thing to check - make sure your address is current in the Washington ESD system. Sometimes payment delays happen when they need to send you mail about something but your address isn't updated, so they put a hold on everything.

I had a very similar situation last month where my payment showed "paid" in the system but didn't hit my account for 5 days. Turned out Chase had flagged it for manual review because the amount was slightly different than usual (I had reported some part-time earnings). The frustrating part is that neither Washington ESD nor Chase initially told me there was an issue - I had to call both to figure it out. Definitely start with your bank since Washington ESD shows the payment as issued. Ask them specifically if any recent ACH deposits have been flagged or are pending review. If they say everything looks normal on their end, that's when I'd contact Washington ESD or use one of those callback services people mentioned to avoid the phone queue nightmare.

random question but did u use all 16 weeks of PFML at once? i thought the max was 12 weeks? just curious cause ill need to do this soon myself

I went through something very similar in 2023 when my father needed extended care after his heart surgery. Here's what I learned: You CAN transition from PFML to unemployment, but timing and how you frame your availability is crucial. When you file, be very specific that you're available for part-time work (at least 20 hours/week is what they typically look for) and can work around your caregiving schedule. Since your employer is ending the relationship due to inability to accommodate continued leave, that should qualify as a valid separation. The key is being honest but strategic - you're not unavailable for work, you just have scheduling constraints. Also, keep detailed records of your job search efforts and consider reaching out to WorkSource about accommodations for caregivers. The transition can work, but expect some back-and-forth with ESD initially. Don't get discouraged if there are delays or initial questions about your availability!

Congrats and good luck with the new job! You're handling this the right way by asking questions and being proactive about stopping benefits properly.

Great advice from everyone here! I went through this exact same process last year and can confirm - just stop filing your weekly claims and you're all set. One additional tip: keep a record of your last claim date and the reason you stopped (new employment) in case you ever need to reference it later. Washington ESD's system will show your claim as inactive, but having your own records never hurts. Best of luck with the new position!

Final update from the OP: My claim was approved! I'm now collecting both Social Security ($1,247/month) and unemployment ($467/week). No issues whatsoever. Thanks everyone for the advice and reassurance!

This is such valuable information! I'm 62 and was just laid off from my manufacturing job after 15 years. I've been collecting Social Security early retirement for about 4 months now and was really worried that it would disqualify me from unemployment benefits. Reading through everyone's experiences here gives me confidence to file my claim. It's reassuring to know that Washington state treats these as separate benefits and that so many people have successfully collected both. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - it really helps those of us navigating this for the first time!