Do you get paid weekly on unemployment benefits in Washington ESD?

You file weekly claims but Washington ESD processes payments in batches. Most people get paid 1-2 days after filing their weekly claim if there are no issues. So if you file Sunday, you'd typically see the deposit Tuesday or Wednesday.

yeah its weekly but the timing can be weird. sometimes i get mine tuesday, sometimes wednesday. depends on if theres holidays or system maintenance

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Your neighbor might be thinking of a different benefit or maybe she files her claims every two weeks instead of weekly? You're supposed to file every week even if you worked some hours.

The payment schedule is weekly but Washington ESD has specific days they process different types of claims. Regular UI claims are usually processed Monday-Tuesday for payments that hit accounts Tuesday-Thursday.

ugh the whole system is so confusing. took me weeks to figure out when i was supposed to file and when id get paid. why cant they just make it simple

Just to clarify the timeline: You file your weekly claim → Washington ESD processes it (usually within 24-48 hours) → Payment issued to your bank or debit card → Funds available 1-2 business days later depending on your bank. So from filing to money in hand is typically 2-4 days total.

Make sure you're filing every single week even if you think you might not qualify that week. Missing a weekly claim can mess up your whole payment sequence.

The direct deposit usually hits my account on Wednesdays if I file my claim Sunday night. Been pretty consistent for the past few months.

Washington ESD pays weekly but there are sometimes delays if your claim needs additional review or if there are system issues. During busy periods payments can take an extra day or two.

been on unemployment for 6 months now and yeah its weekly payments. usually get mine tuesday or wednesday. the debit card they give you is actually pretty convenient

One thing to watch out for - if you ever have issues with a payment not showing up or your claim getting stuck, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier is really helpful for getting through to someone at ESD quickly. I used it when my payment was delayed and they helped me figure out there was a simple verification issue holding things up.

Your weekly benefit amount gets divided by 7 if you work some days during the week. They don't just cut you off completely unless you earn over a certain threshold.

THE SYSTEM IS A JOKE! I've been waiting 3 weeks for a payment because some computer flagged my claim for 'review' and nobody can tell me what needs to be reviewed. WEEKLY PAYMENTS MY FOOT!

I think there might be different payment schedules for different programs? Like standby unemployment might be different from regular UI?

Don't forget you have to do job search activities too. Filing your weekly claim is just part of it - you need to log your job search contacts or they can stop your payments even if you file on time.

Bank holidays can delay payments too. If there's a federal holiday the Tuesday after you file, your payment might not hit until Wednesday or Thursday.

just to add my experience - ive been getting paid every week like clockwork for 4 months now. file sunday evening, money in my account wednesday morning. very predictable once you get in the routine

Make sure your bank info is correct in your ESD account. I had a friend who was waiting weeks for payments and it turned out there was a typo in his routing number.

Bottom line: Yes, unemployment pays weekly in Washington. File your weekly claim every week, usually on Sunday. Payment typically processes Monday-Tuesday and hits your account Tuesday-Thursday. Don't skip weeks, report all work accurately, and keep up with your job search requirements.