did the payment come thru? im curious if it worked out ok

Great to hear everything worked out! This is exactly why I always tell people not to panic when they see status changes on the ESD website. Their system has so many quirks and the statuses don't always reflect what's actually happening behind the scenes. The most important thing is always whether the payment actually arrives, not what the website says. Thanks for updating us - it helps other people who might go through the same thing!

For anyone reading this thread - definitely don't wait until your benefits are about to run out to start planning. The job market can be unpredictable and 26 weeks goes by faster than you think.

I'm in a similar situation - just got approved for unemployment after being laid off from my manufacturing job. The 26 weeks sounds like it should be plenty of time, but reading through everyone's experiences here is making me realize I need to be more strategic about my job search timeline. I've been taking it slow for the first few weeks, but it sounds like I should ramp up my efforts sooner rather than later. Thanks for all the detailed explanations about how the benefit year works - I had no idea about the 52-week limit regardless of whether you use all your weeks or not.

Former ESD employee here. When claims get stuck like this with no visible issues, it's usually one of three things: 1. Identity verification queue - sometimes the system flags accounts for additional identity verification even when documents look correct 2. Employer response issue - your former employer might have contested something or not responded, which puts the claim in a special queue 3. Able and available review - sometimes random claims get selected to verify you're truly available for work None of these will show up under 'Pending Issues' because they're internal review processes. Unfortunately, the only way to resolve is getting through to a claims specialist who can see these internal flags and clear them if appropriate. The WorkSource offices can't directly help with claim issues, but some offices have direct ESD claim specialists onsite certain days of the week. Call your local WorkSource and ask if they have any ESD staff onsite and when. That might be your best bet for in-person help.

Any luck getting through?? I'm still stuck in the same boat and getting desperate!

One more important thing - keep records of when you file your weekly claims! Screenshot the confirmation page or write down confirmation numbers. If there's ever a dispute, you'll need proof that you filed on time.

Summary for anyone just joining: YES, weekly claims must be filed every single week by the Sunday deadline. No exceptions, no making up missed weeks. Set reminders, file early, keep records, and don't listen to people who say you can skip weeks!

Thanks for all the info everyone! I'm setting up my bank alerts now and will keep track of the Tuesday morning pattern. Hopefully this helps reduce my weekly payment anxiety lol.

I've been on unemployment for about 6 months now and can confirm the Tuesday morning pattern everyone's describing. My payments with US Bank typically show up between 5-7 AM on Tuesdays, but I've noticed it can be as late as 9 AM during busy periods. One thing I'd add is that if you have multiple pending issues on your claim, it can delay the whole batch of payments, so make sure to resolve any adjudication issues quickly. The ESD mobile app also sends push notifications when payments are processed, which is helpful for tracking.