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Just want to add that if you're switching banks or updating your direct deposit info, that can also affect your payment timing. Washington ESD takes a few days to process banking changes.
Oh wow, I didn't know that. Good to keep in mind if I ever need to change banks.
Yes, and make sure to update it early in the week, not right before you file your weekly claim.
Bottom line - if you file by Sunday, expect payment Wednesday. If it doesn't come by Thursday, something's wrong and you need to contact Washington ESD.
Perfect summary. This should be pinned somewhere for people to reference.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about the timing now.
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I had a similar issue and it turned out Washington ESD had sent the payment to an old account that was closed. Even though my current account info was correct in their system, somehow the payment went to the wrong place. Took forever to get it sorted out.
How did you find out it went to the wrong account? Did the bank tell you or Washington ESD?
Washington ESD told me when I finally got through to them. The bank just said they never received any deposit. It was a mess to straighten out.
Another success story for that Claimyr service - used it last week when I had issues with my adjudication status. Got connected to Washington ESD in minutes instead of hours. Really wish I had known about it sooner when I was dealing with all my initial claim problems.
Seems like a lot of people have had good experiences with it. I'm definitely keeping it in mind if I can't resolve this through normal channels.
Same here, used it for a payment trace issue similar to OP's situation. The agent was able to see exactly where my payment was in the system.
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Your roommate should also start looking for work right away and keep a job search log. Even if her claim gets approved, she'll need to show she's actively seeking employment to continue receiving benefits.
How many jobs does she need to apply for each week?
I think it's at least 3 job search activities per week in Washington, but check the current requirements on the ESD website since they can change.
Bottom line: she should absolutely apply. Being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits. The Washington ESD will review the circumstances and make a decision. Better to apply and potentially get approved than not apply and definitely get nothing.
You're absolutely right. I'll encourage her to apply today. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
Good luck to your roommate! Hope it works out for her.
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Just got my monetary determination and my weekly benefit is $485. That seems about right based on what I made last year. Took exactly 2 weeks to get it.
That's good to hear! I'm still waiting for mine but hopefully it comes soon.
Hang in there, it'll come. Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while you're waiting.
Anastasia Ivanova
If you're trying to plan financially, don't forget that you can't collect unemployment for the first week (waiting week). So even if you qualify for the maximum, your first payment will be for the second week of unemployment.
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Sean Murphy
•Wait, so there's no payment for the first week at all?
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StarStrider
•That's correct. The first week is a non-payable waiting week. You still have to file the weekly claim, but you won't get paid for it.
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Zara Malik
Bottom line: $999 is the max, but your actual amount depends on your specific wage history. Use the formula someone posted earlier or check your SecureAccess Washington account to get a better idea of what you'd actually qualify for.
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Jamal Brown
•Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I'm going to set up my SecureAccess account and see what my wage history looks like.
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Luca Marino
•Good plan. Better to know ahead of time what to expect rather than be surprised later.
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