How to file weekly certification for unemployment - Washington ESD process help

You'll need to log into your eServices account on the Washington ESD website every week to file your weekly claim. It's usually available on Sunday and you have until the following Saturday to submit it. You'll need to report any work you did, wages earned, and confirm you're still looking for work.

The weekly certification asks pretty standard questions - did you work, how much did you earn, did you look for work, are you able and available. Make sure you answer honestly about any work or income because they cross-check with employers.

I had trouble getting through to Washington ESD when I had questions about my weekly claims. Kept getting busy signals and getting hung up on. Found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to an agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works. Saved me hours of calling.

MAKE SURE YOU FILE EVERY WEEK even if you worked or earned money. A lot of people think they shouldn't file if they worked but that's wrong - you still need to report it. Missing a week can cause your claim to go inactive.

the weekly claim thing is on the main page when you log in, can't miss it really. just answer the questions and submit before saturday

I've been filing weekly claims for 3 months now and it becomes routine. The system saves your previous answers so if nothing changed from last week, it goes pretty fast. Usually takes me 2-3 minutes max.

Make sure you understand the difference between gross and net pay when reporting earnings. They want gross pay (before taxes). I made that mistake my first week and had to call to correct it.

Been doing this for years unfortunately and the Washington ESD system is pretty straightforward for weekly claims. Just don't lie about anything because they WILL find out and you'll have to pay back benefits plus penalties.

I had issues with my weekly claim getting stuck in processing for weeks. Turns out there was an issue with my identity verification. Had to use that Claimyr service someone mentioned to finally get through to an agent who could explain what was happening.

Pro tip: if you're going to be out of town or unable to file on your usual day, you can file early in the week. Don't wait until Saturday if you know you won't be available.

The job search requirement is 3 work search activities per week in Washington. Keep detailed records because they do audit these. Online applications, networking events, job fairs all count.

washington esd website crashes sometimes on sundays because everyone tries to file at once. i usually wait until monday or tuesday to avoid the rush

Watch out for the question about attending school or training. If you're taking classes, make sure you understand how that affects your benefits. Some training programs are approved, others might make you ineligible.

If you move to a different state while collecting Washington benefits, you need to report that immediately. It can get complicated with interstate claims.

The system will show you a confirmation number after you submit your weekly claim. I always screenshot that just in case there are any issues later.

My cousin had her claim suspended because she missed filing for 3 weeks in a row. Had to reopen her claim and it took forever. Don't make that mistake!

If you have any issues with your weekly claim, like error messages or technical problems, document everything. Screenshots, error codes, timestamps. Makes it easier when you have to call for help.

Been through this process multiple times over the years. The weekly certification is really straightforward once you get used to it. Just be honest, file on time, and keep good records. You'll be fine!

One last thing - if you ever get an overpayment notice, don't panic. Sometimes it's just a mistake in the system. I had to use Claimyr again to get through and get it resolved when the automated system flagged something incorrectly.