Bottom line - file your claim and be honest about all income sources. SSDI won't reduce your unemployment benefits, but hiding it could cause problems later. Washington ESD can access federal databases anyway, so there's no point in not reporting it.

I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago. The most important thing is to be completely transparent when you file - I listed my SSDI payments in the "other income" section and included a brief note explaining that I had been working part-time despite receiving disability benefits. Washington ESD didn't reduce my weekly benefit amount at all, and my claim was approved in about 10 days. The key is demonstrating that you're still able and available for work within your limitations. Since you were already working 30 hours a week, you have solid proof of your work capacity. Just make sure you're prepared to explain how your disability doesn't prevent you from seeking and accepting suitable employment.

Final answer: No delay for Memorial Day payments from Washington ESD. You can count on your regular payment schedule.

I can add some perspective as someone who's been through several holiday cycles with Washington ESD. Memorial Day definitely won't delay your payment - the system runs independently of federal holidays. The only times I've seen any delays were during major system upgrades (which they announce in advance) or on the rare occasions when there are banking processing issues around Christmas/New Year's. Your Tuesday payment should hit your account right on schedule, so you can budget accordingly. One tip: if you ever have concerns about a payment, keep your confirmation number from your weekly claim filing - it helps if you need to follow up later.

The 26 week limit is stressful but remember that most people do find work before they exhaust their benefits. Try not to panic and focus on your job search strategy.

I went through the same situation last year after being laid off from my manufacturing job. Washington state provides up to 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits, which is pretty standard across most states. The key thing to understand is that this 26-week period starts from your benefit year begin date (when you first filed), not when you actually start receiving payments. So if there are any processing delays, you're not losing those weeks. With your 2 years of steady work history, you should qualify for the full 26 weeks assuming you meet the wage requirements during your base period. Make sure to file your weekly claims consistently and keep up with the job search requirements (3 activities per week). Good luck with your job search!

Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel so much better about the whole process now. I'll file my first weekly claim this Sunday and see how it goes.

Just wanted to add that if you're still within your first few weeks, double-check that you've completed your waiting week properly. I made the mistake of thinking I could file immediately after approval, but you actually can't receive benefits for that first week - it's just a waiting period. So don't panic if your first weekly claim doesn't result in a payment right away. The system will show you clearly which weeks are payable vs. your waiting week once you get into the routine.

That's great news! I'm glad you were able to get it resolved. For future reference, whenever your payment status changes or you report earnings for the first time, it's normal to see processing delays. ESD needs to manually verify the first instance of part-time work for most claims. Once you've reported part-time work a few times, the process usually becomes more streamlined. Also, keep in mind that you can work part-time and still receive partial unemployment benefits as long as you don't exceed your weekly benefit amount in earnings. Always report all hours and earnings accurately - even small errors can trigger lengthy adjudication processes.

So glad you got it sorted out! I was worried for you reading through this thread. That Claimyr service sounds like a game-changer - I've wasted so many hours on hold with ESD over the years. I'm definitely bookmarking that for future reference. It's ridiculous that we have to use third-party services just to reach our own state unemployment office, but whatever works! Hope your rescheduled interview goes smoothly and your payment comes through tomorrow as expected.