How long does it take to get unemployment after requesting payment in Washington?

It usually takes 2-3 business days after you submit your weekly claim for the payment to show up in your account. Since you filed Sunday, you should see it by Wednesday or Thursday at the latest.

Mine has been taking 4-5 days lately which is really frustrating when you're counting on that money for bills. Not sure if Washington ESD is just slower than usual or what.

I had a really hard time getting through to Washington ESD when my payments were delayed a few weeks ago. Kept calling the customer service line but couldn't get past the busy signal. Found this service called Claimyr that actually helped me get connected to a real person. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Ended up being super helpful for figuring out why my payments were stuck.

Just to clarify the timeline for everyone - Washington ESD processes weekly claims Monday through Wednesday typically. If you file Sunday, they process it Monday or Tuesday, then it takes 1-2 business days to reach your bank account. So Wednesday-Thursday is the normal range for payments.

Make sure your direct deposit info is correct in your Washington ESD account. I had a typo in my routing number and it took weeks to figure out why my payments weren't coming through.

I've been getting mine pretty consistently on Wednesday mornings. Direct deposit with Chase bank.

Just want to add that if your payment is taking longer than a week something is definitely wrong and you should contact Washington ESD. Don't just wait and hope it shows up.

Yeah if you're stuck in adjudication definitely try to get through to someone. That's exactly what I used Claimyr for - they helped me get connected when I couldn't reach anyone on my own. Super frustrating to be stuck waiting without knowing what's happening.

Does the payment amount include the federal tax withholding or is that taken out separately?

Been on unemployment for 6 months now and the payments are pretty reliable once you get into the routine. Usually Wednesday or Thursday for me.

One thing to watch out for - if you work any hours during the week make sure you report it accurately on your weekly claim or it can mess up your payment timing.

The waiting is always the worst part especially when you're counting on that money. But once you get into the pattern it becomes pretty predictable.

Check if your bank has any delays on their end too. Some banks hold ACH deposits longer than others.

Washington ESD really needs to update their whole system. Everything takes forever and the website is confusing as hell.

If anyone else is having trouble getting through on the phone, that Claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier actually worked for me too. Got connected within like 10 minutes when I'd been trying to call for days on my own.

Just be patient OP, the money will come. I was stressed about it my first few weeks too but it's been consistent since then.

Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even if payments are delayed. Don't skip weeks or you'll lose those benefits.

Wednesday is the magic day for most people it seems like. That's when mine usually hits.

The whole process gets less stressful once you've been through it a few times. Hang in there!