Just wanted to add that you should file your claim as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. Benefits are paid from the date you file, not the date you lost your job, so any delay costs you money.

Thanks everyone for all the detailed responses! This has been super helpful. Based on what I'm reading, it sounds like I should expect around $280-320 per week if I make $600/week consistently. I'm feeling much better prepared now knowing roughly what to expect. I'll definitely file immediately if anything happens and keep all my employment documents organized just in case. Hopefully I won't need to use this information, but it's good to know I have options like Claimyr if I run into issues reaching Washington ESD. Really appreciate this community sharing their experiences!

Last thing I'll add - if you ever do need to call Washington ESD about payment issues, try that Claimyr service. I used it when I had an overpayment question and it actually worked. Way better than hitting redial 100 times and getting busy signals.

This thread is so helpful! I'm in a similar situation - filed Sunday and was getting worried when Thursday came around with no deposit. Reading through all these responses really helped me understand the timing better. It's reassuring to know that Wednesday/Thursday deposits are normal for Sunday filers. The breakdown of how ESD processes claims on Tuesday/Wednesday and then banks handle the ACH deposits makes total sense. I'll definitely save this info for future reference and maybe even track my deposit dates like some of you suggested. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!

This thread has been super helpful! I was panicking about when my payment would come but now I know to expect it Wednesday. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences with Washington ESD payment timing.

I've been getting Washington ESD unemployment for about 4 months now and can confirm the Wednesday payment schedule is very reliable. I file my weekly claim every Sunday afternoon and consistently get paid by Wednesday morning. The only times it's been delayed to Thursday were during holiday weeks like Thanksgiving and Christmas. One thing I learned is to set up text alerts with your bank so you know immediately when the direct deposit hits - makes budgeting so much easier when you know exactly when the money is available.

Just wanted to follow up - were you able to get what you needed? If you're still struggling with this, there are a couple of other options: 1. The self-service option: If you go to your eServices account, under the "More" dropdown menu, there should be an option for "Benefits Verification" where you can generate a letter yourself 2. WorkSource offices can sometimes help with documentation needs when you can't reach ESD directly 3. As a last resort, a written statement from you along with bank statements showing the deposits from Employment Security Department might work for your landlord temporarily

Glad to hear you got it sorted out! That system glitch explains a lot - I bet there are tons of people dealing with the same issue right now. Thanks for updating us on the Claimyr service too, that's really helpful to know it actually works. Hope your landlord accepts the verification letter and you can get moved in without any more hassles!

Bottom line for OP and anyone else worried about this - you have way more time than you think (one year), but don't waste that time because every week you wait is a week of benefits you can't get back. File ASAP!

Just to add some peace of mind for anyone still reading this - I was in a similar situation last year where I waited almost a month to file because I was overwhelmed by all the conflicting information online. The one year deadline is definitely real, but don't let that make you think you have all the time in the world. I ended up losing out on nearly $1,200 in benefits just from that month of procrastination. The application process itself is actually pretty straightforward once you sit down and do it - took me about 30 minutes online. The hardest part is just getting started, so don't overthink it!