Just to clarify some confusion in this thread: The Workers' Benefits Credit does use a different payment processing system than regular unemployment, but both CAN send email notifications if you've opted in. However, the WBC system has been having some notification issues lately. The best way to check is directly in your eServices account under the 'Payments' tab. You should see a payment with 'processing' or 'issued' status before it hits your bank account. If it says 'issued' but hasn't arrived in 3 business days, that's when you should contact ESD.

FINALLY got my deposit this morning!!! Took exactly 5 business days from decision to deposit. Check your accounts today if you were approved on the 2nd!

To answer your follow-up question: no, you won't get a double payment. You'll simply get your first payment for week 2 (the week after your waiting week). The waiting week is unpaid - think of it as a deductible for unemployment insurance. Just make sure you're completing your job search activities each week (3 per week) and documenting them correctly!

I remeber going thru this last year... my husband too. we were both like where is the $$$ lol. Yeah the waiting week is your first weekly claim not when you apply for benefits initially. so yah you gotta wait longer thgan expected which is just GREAT when your already broke and needing money right??

just wondering did your son check his correspondence tab in eservices? sometimes the letters only show up there and dont get mailed

After reading through all this, I'd suggest a combination approach: 1. Get a live person on the phone (using whatever method works) to flag his case for priority review 2. Have him write a detailed timeline document of both layoff periods, with exact dates and supervisor names 3. Upload this timeline document to his eServices account under "Provide Additional Information" 4. Have his employer contact ESD directly to confirm both layoff situations I've seen many of these multiple-layoff scenarios get resolved once both the claimant and employer provide consistent documentation. The key is getting someone at ESD to actually look at the case.

anyone know if theres a way to see WHY they need the missing info? like what exactly is missing??

Update: Just wanted to let everyone know that my payment for this week came through normally! Looks like the alert didn't affect anything. Thanks for all the helpful replies - this group is amazing for calming my unemployment anxiety!

eSD is the WORST!!! u should contact ur state representative office too. thats what i did when they messed up my claim. they have special liaisons who can cut through the red tape. google ur district rep + constituent services.

I want to clarify something important: If this was your last payable week on your claim, ESD's system is programmed to recover as much of the overpayment as possible from that final payment. This is because once your claim is exhausted, their ability to recover funds through offsets ends. For future reference (or for others reading this thread), if you receive an overpayment notice while still having multiple weeks left on your claim, you can contact ESD proactively and request a repayment plan to avoid having large chunks taken from your weekly benefits. They can often set it up to take smaller amounts over time. I hope you're able to get some emergency assistance for your immediate needs. Working with your utility company for an extension might help with the electricity bill. Many have hardship programs, especially if you've generally paid on time before.

Did anyone else notice they changed the payment schedule recently? I used to always get paid on Tuesdays like clockwork if I filed on Sunday, but starting last month it's been Wednesday every time. I called and the agent said they adjusted their processing schedule in April 2025. Just FYI for anyone confused by timing changes!

One thing to watch out for - make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even after you see the first payment. I made the mistake of thinking I was all set after getting approved, missed a week of filing, and then had to restart my entire claim! The weekly claims are due every Sunday, though you technically have until 4pm on Saturday of the following week before they count it as "late." Set a calendar reminder so you don't forget!

Anyone know if ESD is actually APPROVING any of these waivers? Or are they just making us wait years only to deny everyone? I'm wondering if it's even worth continuing to wait or if I should just give up and keep paying. This system is crushing people financially and mentally.

Update: I just tried calling again today and finally got through to someone after a 2.5 hour wait! They confirmed my waiver request is still in the system but couldn't give me any specific timeline. The agent said they're still processing requests "in order" but admitted some complex cases take longer than others. She recommended I continue making payments until a decision is made. Not much new info but at least I know it's still in their system and wasn't lost or anything.

Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! Sounds like I can expect around $210-$230 weekly based on my income history. I'm definitely going to be careful about reporting everything correctly on my weekly claims and keeping good records of my job search activities. One more question - how long did most of you wait between applying and actually receiving your first payment? I'm trying to figure out how long my savings need to stretch.

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!

This whole sytem is rigged against us anyway. i worked 12 hours one week and my benifits got cut by almost half. makes no sense. The calculatin they claim to use is BS. probably just making up numbers to keep more $$$ for themselves.

Thanks everyone for all the detailed responses! This has been incredibly helpful. I had no idea about the 25% earnings deduction formula but now it makes sense. I'll be reporting my gross wages ($22.50 × 16 = $360) and expecting around $555 in benefits based on the calculations above. I'll be continuing my job searches too - hoping to find something full-time soon but this part-time gig helps in the meantime.

The ESD website has been having lots of problems lately. If u can't get thru today, don't panic. They have a 7-day grace period for weekly claims. Just keep trying and document when u attempted to log in (take screenshots if possible). I recomend trying after 10pm when less people are on the site.

mine is working now btw. just filed my claim. try again. i think they fixed whatever was wrong