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Thanks for asking this question OP! I'm starting a new job next week and was wondering the same thing. This thread has been super helpful for understanding the reporting requirements.
Glad it helped someone else too! Good luck with your new job.
Thanks! I feel much more confident about handling the transition correctly now.
Just wanted to add that you can also check your eServices account on the Washington ESD website to see exactly what information they have on file for you. It shows your quarterly wage reports from employers, so you can see what gets reported and when. This helped me understand the timeline better - there's definitely a delay between when you work and when it shows up in their system through employer reporting.
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Make sure you understand the difference between stopping your claim temporarily vs ending it permanently. If this new job is temporary or contract work, you might want different options.
This is a permanent full-time position, so I definitely want to end the claim completely.
Perfect, then filing that final weekly claim with your employment information is definitely the right approach.
Make sure to keep a record of when you filed your final weekly claim for your own records. I'd recommend taking a screenshot of the confirmation page showing you reported your employment. That way if there are any questions months down the road, you have proof you properly closed your claim. Also, don't be surprised if you get a final determination letter in the mail a few weeks later - that's normal and just confirms your claim has ended.
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sooo what was the workshop actually like? i have one next week for job search strategies and im wondering if its gonna be a waste of time. did they just read off slides or was it interactive??
It was better than I expected honestly. Some slide reading but also breakout rooms where we practiced answering interview questions. The facilitator seemed to actually care. Just make sure you participate when they ask questions - they definitely noticed who was engaged vs who was just logging in to check the box.
This whole thread is so relatable! I just went through the same panic attack last week waiting for my WorkSource link. Mine came literally 3 minutes before start time and I was frantically trying to get Zoom to work. @Liam glad you made it in! For anyone else dealing with this - I found out you can actually log into the WorkSourceWA website and sometimes find a backup link under your appointments section. Doesn't always work but worth checking. Also if you're on mobile, download the Zoom app ahead of time because the browser version can be glitchy. The system is definitely designed to stress us out but at least the workshops aren't completely useless once you actually get in!
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Update: I just checked my bank account and my payment from yesterday's claim is already pending! Looks like it'll post tomorrow morning. Thanks everyone for the help figuring out the timing.
Perfect. Now you know what to expect for future weeks.
Glad it worked out! Always good when the system works like it's supposed to.
I've been collecting unemployment for about 4 months now and can confirm the timing pattern everyone mentioned. File your weekly claim by Sunday evening and you'll typically see the deposit hit your account Wednesday morning. I use Bank of America and it's been consistent every week - payment shows up around 6-7am on Wednesday. The key is filing early in the week and making sure your claim status shows "paid" in your account. If it shows anything else like "under review" or "pending," that's when you might have delays. Also worth noting that if you're doing job search activities online, make sure you're logging them properly in the system because that can hold up payments too.
Molly Chambers
maybe you should talk to your foreman too? like he should back you up since he's the one who changed the hours without telling you. my boss did that once and i made him call ESD to explain
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Kaylee Cook
•That's a really good idea. I'll ask if he'd be willing to confirm what happened in writing. Not sure he'd call ESD but even an email from him explaining the situation might help my case.
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Ava Garcia
I went through this exact same scenario about 6 months ago! My supervisor changed my reported hours from 28 to 35 after I'd already filed my weekly claim, and I was freaking out just like you are. Here's what worked for me: I immediately logged into eServices and used the "Benefit Payment Correction" option (not just general reporting - this is key). I uploaded screenshots of my original timesheet submission, the changed version, and text messages between me and my supervisor about the mix-up. I also wrote a detailed explanation of exactly what happened and when. The good news: it only triggered about a 2-week adjudication period because I was proactive about reporting it myself. They did hold my next payment while reviewing it, but once they saw all my documentation proving it was an honest mistake, they cleared it pretty quickly. I had to pay back the overpayment (about $120 in my case), but no penalties or fraud accusations. The key is acting fast and being totally transparent with all your evidence. Your text messages proving the timeline will be huge in your favor. Don't let this stress you out too much - ESD deals with employer hour changes all the time, and they can usually tell the difference between honest mistakes and intentional fraud.
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