Filed weekly claim at midnight via phone - when will payment arrive?

I file by phone every week around 12:15am and it doesn't seem to make any difference in when the $$ hits my account tbh. Still takes 48hrs most times. The system just processes all the claims in batches anyway,not in the order received.

Filing time doesn't affect processing speed - ESD processes claims in batches, not individually. The payment timeframe is typically 48-72 hours after filing regardless of when you file during the week. If your claim doesn't require additional review (adjudication), you should receive payment on the same schedule as your previous weeks. If you've been receiving payments via direct deposit, that will continue. If you're using the ESD debit card, remember there can sometimes be a processing delay with the bank that issues the card.

I've been on unemployment for 6 months now and I've tried filing at different times to see if it made any difference. I've done the midnight filing, middle of the day, and even waited until Saturday (the last day). There's absolutely NO difference in when the payment arrives. For me it's always 2 business days after filing regardless of when I file. If you need to talk to ESD about speeding things up, good luck getting through. I've had better luck using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual human at ESD. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. It helped me when I had an adjudication issue that was holding up payment for weeks.

i file at like 3am every monday and get paid wednesday morning like clockwork. direct deposit tho, not the card.

The time you file doesn't impact when you get paid, but there are a few things that might help you plan better: 1. ESD typically processes claims in 48-72 business hours after filing 2. Direct deposit is faster than the ESD debit card 3. File consistently on the same day each week to establish a predictable payment pattern 4. Banking holidays can delay payments by a day 5. If you have any pending issues or adjudication, payments will be held until resolved If you're in a desperate situation, you might want to contact WorkSource for emergency assistance resources while waiting for your UI payment. They can sometimes connect you with rent assistance programs.

My roomate files at midnite every week and shes always like "gotta be first in line!!" but i file sunday afternoon and we ALWAYS get paid the same day lol. I think its just a superstition thing at this point for her.

THEY DONT TELL YOU THIS but if your claim has been in adjudication before or if you have EVER had an issue, your claim gets flagged for manual review EVERY TIME and that adds like 1-2 extra days even if everything is fine now. Ask me how I know... 5 months on UI and still getting "random" reviews that slow down payment.

Wait are you guys all able to file at midnight on Sunday morning?? The phone system always tells me that I can't file until after Sunday at 12:01am (so basically Monday morning). Am I missing something???

What payment method did you select? Direct deposit is always faster then the debit card in my experience. Card takes an extra day minimum.

Hey Zainab, I totally get the stress about needing that payment ASAP for rent - been there myself! Unfortunately, everyone's right that filing at midnight doesn't speed things up. I've been on UI for about 8 months now and have tried every possible filing time thinking it would help. ESD processes claims in batches regardless of submission order. That said, if you're using direct deposit and don't have any flags on your account, Wednesday is very likely based on what others are saying. I'd also echo the suggestion about contacting WorkSource for emergency rental assistance while you wait - many counties have programs specifically for people waiting on UI payments. Hang in there!