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Great to hear it worked out for you! For future reference, the 2-3 business day timeline is pretty standard once ESD marks it as "paid." The key thing you did right was checking your payment settings in eServices - that's always the first troubleshooting step if a payment seems delayed. Bookmark that location in the portal since you'll be filing weekly claims. Also, keep in mind that bank holidays can add an extra day to processing time, so factor that in during weeks with federal holidays.
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Just checking back - did your payment arrive? Most banks should have processed it by now if ESD issued it on Friday.
Yes! It came through this morning (Monday). Looks like BECU doesn't process on weekends. Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance!
Great news! Glad it worked out. And yes, that's typical - most financial institutions don't process ACH transfers on weekends or holidays.
So glad to hear your payment finally came through! BECU definitely doesn't process on weekends - I've learned that the hard way too. For anyone else reading this who's still waiting, don't panic if it shows "paid" on Friday and doesn't hit your account until Monday or Tuesday. Credit unions especially tend to be slower with ACH processing compared to the big banks. The key thing is once ESD shows "paid" the money is definitely coming, it's just a matter of waiting for the banking system to catch up.
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Remote work unemployment claims are processed the same way as any other claim. The only potential complication is if there's confusion about which state you should file in, but since you're a Washington resident that's not an issue for you.
Perfect, that's exactly what I needed to know. Going to file my claim this weekend.
Good luck! The online filing system is pretty straightforward once you get started.
I went through this exact situation last year - worked remotely for a New York company while living in Washington. Filed with Washington ESD without any issues. The key thing is that your employer should have been paying Washington unemployment insurance taxes since you're a resident here. When you file, they'll verify this automatically through their interstate system. Just make sure you have your employment documentation ready and be prepared to explain your remote work arrangement if they ask during the application process.
That's really helpful to hear from someone who went through the same thing! Did you have any issues with the job search requirements since you were looking for remote positions? I'm wondering if I need to focus on local jobs or if remote applications nationwide count toward the weekly requirements.
Remote job applications definitely count toward your weekly search requirements! I applied to positions all over the country and Washington ESD had no issues with it. Just make sure to document each application properly in your job search log - include the company name, position title, date applied, and method of application. The fact that it's remote work actually gives you more opportunities to meet the search requirements since you're not limited to just local openings.
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I'm currently on day 5 of waiting for my unemployment approval after being laid off from my accounting firm due to downsizing. This thread has been incredibly helpful in setting realistic expectations! It's reassuring to hear that the 2-3 week timeframe seems pretty consistent for straightforward layoff cases. I've been diligent about filing my weekly claims every Sunday and starting my job search documentation right away. The financial anxiety is definitely real, but reading everyone's experiences here makes me feel less alone in this process. One question - should I be worried if I don't see any status changes in my online account during the first week, or is that pretty normal?
Don't worry about not seeing status changes in the first week - that's completely normal! My claim status didn't update from "Filed" to "Pending" until around day 8, and I've seen others mention similar timing. The system seems to take a few days just to get your claim into the review queue. You're doing everything right by filing weekly claims from the start and documenting your job search. Accounting firm downsizing is definitely a clear-cut layoff situation, so you should be in that standard 2-3 week processing window everyone's been mentioning. Just try to be patient (easier said than done, I know!) and keep checking your correspondence section for any requests for additional info.
I'm currently on day 16 of waiting for my claim approval after being laid off from my nonprofit job due to funding cuts. This entire thread has been such a lifeline for managing my anxiety! It's incredibly reassuring to see that most people are getting approved within that 2-3 week window. I've been consistently filing my weekly claims every Sunday and keeping detailed records of my job search activities. My claim status finally changed from "Filed" to "Pending" around day 10, which based on what others have shared seems pretty typical. The financial stress is real when you're counting every dollar, but reading everyone's experiences here has helped me realize that this waiting period is just part of the process. For anyone else in the early days of waiting - hang in there! It sounds like we're all doing the right things by staying consistent with our weekly filings and job search documentation.
I'm at day 7 of waiting myself and your experience is really helpful! It's encouraging to hear that your status changed from "Filed" to "Pending" around day 10 - mine is still showing "Filed" so I was starting to worry something was wrong. Nonprofit funding cuts are such a tough situation, but like you said, it's clearly documented which should help with processing. I've also been filing every Sunday and keeping track of all my job applications. The financial anxiety is definitely overwhelming some days, but this community has been amazing for keeping perspective. Hopefully you'll get your determination letter any day now since you're at day 16!
Mohammed Khan
Great news! Glad it resolved itself. For future reference, I recommend always keeping track of the actual business days since a payment shows as \
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Dylan Wright
So glad to see this worked out for you! I've been following this thread because I'm dealing with the exact same situation right now - my payment has shown "paid" since Tuesday but still nothing in my account. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been really helpful. It sounds like 3-5 business days isn't uncommon, especially if there are any banking holidays or processing delays. I'm with Wells Fargo and they tend to be pretty quick with direct deposits, so I was getting worried, but I'll give it another day or two before panicking. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this community is such a lifesaver when dealing with ESD issues!
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Rajiv Kumar
•@Dylan Wright I m'glad this thread helped you too! When I was going through this, the waiting and uncertainty was the worst part, especially when you re'counting on that money for bills. Wells Fargo is usually pretty reliable with direct deposits, so you re'probably just experiencing the same processing delay I had. Keep checking your account - mine showed up randomly in the middle of the day without any pending notification beforehand. Fingers crossed yours comes through soon! And definitely bookmark that Claimyr service that Nathan mentioned - it s'good to have that option if you ever need to actually speak to someone at ESD quickly.
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