How often do you get paid on Washington ESD unemployment - weekly or biweekly?

Washington ESD pays unemployment benefits weekly, not biweekly. You file your weekly claim every Sunday and if everything processes correctly, the payment usually hits your account by Wednesday. The key is filing your weekly claim on time every single week.

Your neighbor might be confused about something else. Washington ESD definitely pays weekly if you file your weekly claims on time. I've been getting mine every Wednesday for the past 6 weeks.

The payment schedule is weekly but getting through to Washington ESD to ask questions about your claim can be incredibly frustrating. I spent hours on hold just trying to confirm my payment schedule when I first started. If you need to reach an agent quickly, I discovered this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually gets you through to Washington ESD agents. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works. Saved me so much time and frustration.

Washington ESD processes unemployment payments on a weekly basis. Here's how it works: You file your weekly claim every Sunday (this is when you report any work and earnings for the previous week). If your claim processes without issues, payment is typically deposited by Wednesday. The exact day can vary slightly depending on your bank and whether there are holidays, but Wednesday is the standard.

make sure you dont miss filing your weekly claim or you'll have to wait longer!! happened to me once and it was a nightmare

the whole system is confusing when you first start but you get used to it. just remember sunday = file your weekly claim, wednesday = check your bank account

I'm worried about what happens if there's some kind of issue with my weekly claim. Do they still pay on the same schedule or does everything get delayed? I have rent due and can't afford any delays.

Does anyone know if the payment amount stays the same each week or can it change? I got my first payment last week but I want to make sure I can count on the same amount going forward.

I remember when I first started getting unemployment, I was so confused about the timing. Now it's just routine - file Sunday, money Wednesday. The consistency is actually pretty nice once you get used to it.

One thing to watch out for - if you're on standby status through your employer, the payment schedule might be different. But for regular unemployment, it's definitely weekly.

THE WASHINGTON ESD SYSTEM IS SO BROKEN!!! I've been waiting 3 weeks for my first payment even though I've filed every single weekly claim on time. This is ridiculous - people have bills to pay!

Just want to confirm what others said - Washington ESD pays weekly, not biweekly. File your weekly claim every Sunday, payment usually comes Wednesday. Been doing this for 2 months now and it's been consistent.

does anyone know what time on sunday you have to file by? like is there a deadline or can you file anytime sunday?

Quick question - if I file my weekly claim on Sunday, will I see the payment pending in my bank account before Wednesday, or does it not show up until it actually hits?

This thread is really helpful! I was confused about the payment schedule too. One more question - do they send any kind of notification when they process your weekly claim, or do you just have to wait and see?

I had to call Washington ESD last month about a payment issue and it was absolutely impossible to get through. Waited on hold for 4 hours one day and the system just disconnected me. Finally tried that Claimyr service someone mentioned and got connected to an agent in like 15 minutes - totally worth it when you're dealing with payment problems.

For anyone still confused: Washington ESD = weekly payments. File weekly claim on Sunday. Get paid Wednesday (usually). That's it. Simple once you know the routine.

glad this thread helped! the payment schedule was one of my biggest concerns too when i first started. now its just part of my weekly routine

One last tip - if you're having trouble remembering to file every Sunday, set up calendar reminders or phone alarms. Missing even one week can cause delays and headaches you don't need when you're already dealing with unemployment stress.

Just wanted to add - if you set up direct deposit, make sure your bank info is correct in your Washington ESD account before your first payment. I had a friend who had to wait an extra week because there was a typo in her account number. The weekly schedule is great once everything is set up properly, but small mistakes can cause delays you really don't want when you're counting on that money.