Do you get paid weekly for unemployment benefits in Washington?

Thanks! So I need to file every single week to get paid? What happens if I miss a week?

You have to file every week you want to claim benefits. If you miss a week, you can sometimes file late but it's better to stay on schedule. Set a reminder for Sundays.

Wait, they don't let you backfile at all? That seems harsh.

You can sometimes file late but there are restrictions. It's not guaranteed and depends on your reason for missing the deadline.

I had the same problem until I found Claimyr. It's a service that helps you get through to Washington ESD agents. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows exactly how it works. Saved me hours of calling.

That sounds too good to be true. How much does it cost?

It's worth it for the time you save. I was spending 3-4 hours a day trying to call and getting nowhere. With Claimyr I got through in minutes.

Good to know. I was hoping it would be really predictable for budgeting purposes.

Yeah it's usually pretty consistent but not always exact. I usually get mine on Tuesdays or Wednesdays after filing Sunday.

How many jobs do I need to apply for each week?

You need to make at least 3 job search activities per week. This can include applications, interviews, networking events, etc. Keep detailed records.

And register with WorkSourceWA if you haven't already - that's required too.

Good routine! I'll probably do the same thing. What time on Sunday do you usually file?

system opens at 6am sunday but i usually do it around 9am. no rush as long as its before midnight sunday

Yes! You can work part-time and still get some benefits. There's a formula they use to calculate how much your benefits get reduced.

That's good to know. I might pick up some freelance work to supplement the unemployment.

Ugh I feel you. Washington ESD's phone system is terrible. Have you tried that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier? I'm thinking about trying it myself.

I might have to at this point. I'm getting desperate and need answers about my delayed payments.

Thanks for the clarification! I was wondering about the exact deadline.

So I have all day Sunday to file? That's more flexible than I thought.

What causes adjudication issues? I want to avoid that if possible.

Usually it's questions about why you lost your job, issues with your work history, or problems with your eligibility. Just be honest and accurate when filing.

If you do get stuck in adjudication, that's when services like Claimyr become really valuable for getting through to speak with someone who can help resolve the issue.

How do I set up direct deposit? Is that something I do when I first apply?

You can set it up in your online account after you're approved. Just need your bank routing and account numbers.

This is important! I had a week where I did some consulting work and forgot to report it properly. Caused a whole mess with overpayments.

Good to know. I'll be careful about reporting any income accurately.

That makes sense. It's like proving you still qualify each week.

Exactly! And if your situation changes - like you get a job offer or start working - you need to report that too.