Do unemployment pay every week - Washington ESD payment schedule confusion

Washington ESD processes weekly claims but the payment timing depends on several factors. If you filed Sunday, payments typically process Tuesday night and hit your account Wednesday/Thursday. You should be getting paid weekly as long as you file your weekly claims on time and there are no issues with your claim.

been on unemployment for 3 months now and yeah they pay weekly if everything goes smooth. just make sure you're filing by sunday midnight or you'll have to wait until the next week

The confusion might be coming from people who had payment delays or adjudication issues. Washington ESD is supposed to pay weekly but if there's any flag on your account it can mess up the timing. Check if you have any 'fact finding' notices or if your claim is under review. I had to use Claimyr (claimyr.com) to actually get through to someone when my payments were delayed - their phone service worked when I couldn't reach Washington ESD directly.

Weekly payments are standard unless you're on standby status or there's an adjudication hold. If your claim shows processed, you should get paid within 1-2 business days. The key is making sure you meet all the job search requirements and report any work accurately on your weekly claim.

LMAO welcome to the wonderful world of Washington ESD! They say weekly but half the time there's some 'glitch' or 'system maintenance' that delays everything. I've been fighting with them for months over missed payments.

i get mine every wednesday like clockwork now but the first few weeks were sketchy timing wise

Just to clarify - Washington ESD processes claims weekly but the actual payment deposit timing can vary by bank. Some banks process faster than others. Credit unions are usually quicker than big banks in my experience.

Had the same confusion when I first started. Yes it's weekly payments as long as you file your weekly claims and meet the requirements. The timing threw me off at first too but now I know to expect my deposit every Thursday.

btw make sure you keep filing even if there's a delay. i made the mistake of thinking something was wrong and stopped filing for a week - had to call and fix that mess

The weekly thing confused me too because some states do biweekly. Washington is definitely weekly though. Just file every week before the deadline and you should get paid regularly.

One more thing to keep in mind - if you ever have payment issues or delays, don't just wait it out. Contact Washington ESD to make sure there isn't a problem that needs to be resolved. Sometimes small issues can snowball if you don't address them quickly.

I've been on UI for about 6 weeks now and yeah, weekly payments are the norm. Tuesday night processing, Wednesday/Thursday deposits. First payment might take a little longer but after that it should be consistent.

same boat as you a few months ago - was so stressed about the timing! now i know exactly when to expect my deposit every week. the system works once you understand it

Pro tip: set up direct deposit if you haven't already. It's faster than waiting for a debit card and you'll get your payments more reliably. You can change your payment method through your SecureAccess Washington account.

weekly for sure but sometimes there are holiday delays too. like if monday is a holiday, everything shifts by a day. just something to keep in mind for future weeks

Look I don't want to be a downer but just be prepared for occasional hiccups. The system isn't perfect and sometimes payments get delayed for no apparent reason. As long as you keep filing and stay on top of any issues you should be fine though.

been getting mine every wednesday for 4 months straight now. once the system has your info and everything is verified it runs pretty smoothly

just make sure you file before the sunday deadline every week. i almost missed it once and had to scramble to get it done in time

Bottom line: Washington ESD pays unemployment benefits weekly. File your weekly claim every week, meet the job search requirements, report any work or income accurately, and you should receive regular payments. If you run into problems, don't hesitate to reach out for help - whether that's calling Washington ESD directly or using a service like Claimyr to get through when the phones are busy.

Glad we could help clear up the confusion! The Washington ESD system can seem overwhelming at first but once you get the hang of the weekly routine it becomes much more manageable. Good luck with your claim!