Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I bookmarked this thread in case I run into payment issues in the future. Nice to have a roadmap of what to check.

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm in a similar situation - my adjudication was resolved two weeks ago and payments show as 'paid' but I haven't received anything yet. Based on what I'm reading here, I'm going to call my bank first to see if they're holding the deposits, then try that Claimyr service if needed. It's reassuring to know there are actual solutions and that Washington ESD is working on the system glitches affecting post-adjudication payments. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!

One last reminder for the OP - make sure you file that weekly claim and report your work accurately. Don't just stop filing without reporting the change first!

Just wanted to add that when you report your return to full-time work, the system might take a day or two to update and show $0 benefits for that week - that's normal. Don't panic if you don't see the change immediately. Also, keep in mind that if your work situation changes again in the future (layoff, hours reduced, etc.), your claim will still be there and you can potentially reactivate it by filing weekly claims again. The one-year benefit year doesn't restart just because you went back to work temporarily.

Final summary for anyone reading this later: Washington ESD processes payments Tuesday nights, most people see deposits Wednesday morning, credit unions might be slightly delayed but usually not by much. File your weekly claims by Sunday 11:59pm to stay on schedule.

Hope this helps other people too. The payment timing question comes up a lot and it's good to have clear answers.

Last thing - make sure you report ANY work you do while collecting benefits, even if it's just a few hours. They cross-reference with employers and if they catch unreported work, they'll make you pay back benefits plus penalties. Your weekly benefit amount gets reduced dollar-for-dollar after you earn more than your weekly benefit amount minus $5.

Thanks for all this detailed info everyone! I'm in a similar situation - been working steadily for the past few years and might need to file soon. One question I haven't seen addressed yet: does the timing of when you file during the year affect your base period calculation? Like if I file in March vs June, would that change which quarters they look at for determining my benefit amount?

btw another option nobody mentioned is deferring student loans while ur unemployed. helped me survive the gap between benefits. just saying

As someone who just went through the TB application process successfully (started in January 2025), I want to emphasize how important it is to get started IMMEDIATELY even with just one week left. Here's what saved me: 1. I applied online through eServices the same day I realized I was cutting it close 2. Called WorkSource first thing Monday morning - they were much easier to reach than ESD and helped me gather the labor market data I needed 3. Got a letter from my chosen training program (community college IT program) confirming enrollment dates and program details 4. Submitted everything within 3 days The key thing that worked in my favor was demonstrating "good cause" for the late application - I explained that I was unaware of the deadline requirement and had been actively job searching until I realized additional training was necessary. Even if your regular benefits end, DON'T PANIC. Keep filing your weekly claims and get that application submitted. The worst they can say is no, but if you don't try, you definitely won't get approved. IT Security is definitely considered in-demand, especially with all the cybersecurity issues lately. One last tip: when you call ESD (or use Claimyr), specifically ask to be transferred to the "Training Benefits unit" rather than general customer service. They're more knowledgeable about the specific requirements and deadlines.