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This is such an encouraging post to read! I'm currently on week 3 of pending status and was starting to get really anxious about it. Knowing that yours took 8 weeks but eventually came through gives me some perspective. I've been doing the Tuesday morning calls too but haven't had luck getting through yet. Going to try the portal messaging approach you mentioned - I hadn't thought of explaining my hardship situation in detail there. Quick question: when you uploaded your ID docs the second time, did you get any kind of confirmation that they received them? I submitted mine last week but the system doesn't really give you much feedback on whether they actually got processed. Congrats again on finally getting your payment! Stories like this keep the rest of us going.
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Don't forget that if Monday is a holiday, it can push everything back a day. Washington ESD doesn't process claims on federal holidays.
Good point! I didn't think about holidays affecting the schedule.
Yeah Labor Day completely threw off my deposit schedule last year. Always check the holiday calendar.
Just wanted to update everyone - my deposit came through this morning (Thursday) like several people predicted. Thanks for the reassurance that this timing is normal!
Perfect timing for this update! I was wondering how it turned out.
That's great news! I'm still waiting for my first payment but this thread has been so helpful in understanding what to expect. Sounds like Thursday is pretty normal timing.
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One more thing to consider - if you're getting STD now, will you still have a job to return to when you're cleared for work? If not, you might want to preserve your UI eligibility for when you actually need it.
That's a really good point. My employer said the leave is temporary but who knows what will happen in a few months.
Companies say a lot of things. I'd plan for the worst case scenario.
This thread has been really helpful. I'm dealing with a similar situation with workers comp and unemployment. It seems like the general rule is you can't get both, but talking to Washington ESD directly is the only way to know for sure.
Glad it helped! It does seem like the consensus is to get official guidance rather than trying to figure it out ourselves.
Workers comp is even more complicated because it's considered wage replacement. Definitely need professional advice for that situation.
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If your benefit amount seems wrong, definitely appeal or contact Washington ESD to get it straightened out. I had a similar issue where they were using the wrong base year and it took a while to get corrected, but it was worth the effort.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! This has been really helpful in understanding how the benefit calculations work.
Good luck with your claim! The restaurant industry has been tough lately, but unemployment benefits should help while you're looking for something new.
Just wanted to add that you should also check if you qualify for any additional support programs while on unemployment. Washington has programs like Basic Food (SNAP), Apple Health (Medicaid), and utility assistance that can help stretch your unemployment benefits further. The income limits for these programs often account for unemployment benefits, so you might qualify even if you didn't before. It's worth applying since every bit helps when you're between jobs.
That's really great advice! I hadn't thought about looking into other assistance programs. With my income being cut so drastically, I probably would qualify for some of these now. Do you know if there's a single place to apply for multiple programs or do you have to go through each one separately?
You can actually apply for most Washington state assistance programs through the Washington Connection website (washingtonconnection.org). It's a single portal where you can apply for Basic Food, Apple Health, Working Connections Child Care, and cash assistance all at once. Makes it much easier than having to fill out separate applications for each program. They'll determine what you qualify for based on your household size and income from unemployment.
Ethan Wilson
Bottom line for anyone else reading this thread: Washington has NO waiting week as of 2021. You get paid for your first eligible week IF your claim is approved and you meet all requirements for that week. If you're seeing $0 for week 1, it's probably because your claim is still processing or there's an eligibility issue, not because of a waiting week.
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Amina Toure
•Perfect summary! This should be pinned at the top of every Washington unemployment forum.
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Yuki Sato
•Seriously, this info should be more prominent on the ESD website.
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Miguel Ortiz
Just wanted to add my experience for anyone else dealing with this confusion - I filed my Washington unemployment claim about 6 weeks ago and was also worried about the waiting week. After reading through all these responses, I can confirm that Washington really did eliminate the waiting week. I got paid for my first week once my claim was fully approved, which took about 3 weeks total. The key is just being patient while they process everything and making sure you meet all the weekly requirements from day one. Don't stress if you see $0 initially - it doesn't mean there's a waiting week, it just means they're still working on your claim!
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