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Looks like Tuesday/Wednesday is the standard for most people. Thanks for asking this question, I was wondering the same thing!
Glad it helped! Seems like Tuesday is most common, Wednesday for some banks.
For what it's worth, I've been getting unemployment through Washington ESD for about 6 months now and I have US Bank - my deposits consistently come on Wednesday mornings around 4am. It was nerve-wracking the first few weeks not knowing when to expect it, but once you get into the rhythm it becomes pretty predictable. The key thing is making sure you file your weekly claim by Sunday night like others mentioned. I set a phone reminder for Sunday at 6pm so I never forget.
That's really helpful Miguel! US Bank on Wednesday sounds consistent with what others are saying about the bigger banks. I like the Sunday reminder idea - I'm definitely going to set that up too since I'm still new to this whole process. It's reassuring to hear from someone who's been doing this for months that it becomes predictable once you get the hang of it.
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Here's what might be happening based on my experience working with claimants: 1. If your benefit year has ended, you won't see the weekly claim option until you file a new initial claim 2. If you have an adjudication or identity verification issue pending, sometimes the system restricts weekly filing until that's resolved 3. If you reported earnings over your benefit amount for several consecutive weeks, the system sometimes automatically stops offering the weekly claim option 4. There could be a technical issue with the phone system - they do sometimes have glitches I'd recommend checking your claim status on eServices if possible (maybe at a library or friend's house since your internet is down). If that's not possible, you need to speak with an agent directly. Be prepared with your claim ID number and personal identification information when you call.
Thank you for these details! I think #3 might be my issue actually. I did work part-time the last few weeks but I still claimed because some weeks were under my benefit amount. I'll try to get to the library tomorrow to check online if the phone options don't work today.
UPDATE: I finally got through! Turns out my claim had been flagged for an eligibility review because of my part-time work. That's why the weekly claim option wasn't showing up. The agent was able to reset something in the system and now I can file again. For anyone else having this issue - keep trying to reach an agent! Sometimes the system has issues that only they can fix on their end.
how did u actually get thru to a person??? ive been trying for 2 days straight!
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That's good news! Make sure to keep detailed records of all your job search activities while this is being resolved. For your job search log, include: - Full company name and contact info - Position applied for - Date of application/contact - Method of application (online, in-person, etc.) - Any follow-up actions Having complete documentation will help prevent future holds. And remember, you need 3 job search activities per week - mixing up the types of activities (applications, workshops, networking) can help strengthen your claim.
Thanks for the advice! I've been keeping records but probably not detailed enough. I'll make sure to document everything much more thoroughly going forward. The agent mentioned something about making sure the job contacts are "verifiable" so I think that's where I went wrong.
I'm glad you got through to someone and were able to file your weekly claim! That Claimyr service sounds like it's worth the cost when you're stuck like this. I'm dealing with something similar right now - my claim has been under review for 2 weeks after they questioned one of my job contacts. It's so stressful not knowing when you'll be able to file again or get paid. Did the agent give you any sense of how long the adjudication process typically takes? I keep hearing different timeframes from people and it's making me anxious about my rent payment next month.
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Any update on your situation? Were you able to get through to ESD and find out what happened?
That's great news! Glad you got it sorted out.
TYPICAL ESD nonsense! Glad you got it fixed though.
So glad to hear you got this resolved! This is exactly why I always tell people to keep calling - these system glitches seem way too common with ESD. It's ridiculous that you had to spend days stressing about this when it was just an error on their end. For anyone else reading this thread who might face similar issues, it sounds like persistence really pays off. Thanks for updating us with the resolution!
Rajan Walker
My cousin was making around $1600 monthly and I think he got about $225 weekly when he was on unemployment last year. But more importantly, don't forget that you'll also qualify for the EBT food benefits while on unemployment which helps a lot with groceries. You should apply for that right away too!
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Fernanda Marquez
•That's a good point about EBT - I hadn't thought about applying for food benefits too. I'll look into that, thanks!
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Melissa Lin
Just wanted to add that if you're having trouble with the ESD online calculator, try calling the TeleCert line at 800-318-6022 - sometimes it's easier to get benefit estimates over the phone than trying to navigate their website. Also, since you mentioned you worked in a restaurant, make sure you have all your pay stubs handy when you apply because they'll want to see documented proof of your wages and any reported tips. The whole process can feel overwhelming at first but it sounds like you're being smart about planning ahead!
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