Washington ESD unemployment what day of the week are weekly claims due?

Thank you! So I should be filing every Sunday for the week that just ended? I think I've been doing it wrong.

Exactly. Sunday is the deadline. Don't wait until the last minute though - sometimes the system gets slow on Sunday evenings.

I've had better luck filing earlier in the day on Sundays. The system seems more stable in the morning hours.

good tip, ill try that next time instead of waiting until sunday night like an idiot lol

That sounds really useful! I've tried calling Washington ESD so many times and never get through. How does it actually work?

Basically you give them your info and they call ESD for you, wait on hold, then connect you when they get through to an agent. Saves you from sitting by the phone all day.

Is this legit? Sounds too good to be true tbh. Washington ESD lines are impossible.

No, that's old information. It's Sunday for everyone now. They did away with the alphabetical system a while back.

oh ok thanks for clarifying, i was still going by what they told me like 2 years ago

Sorry, I'm new to this and just trying to get it right. The paperwork was overwhelming.

No need to be harsh. The system can be confusing for first-time filers.

What happens if you're consistently late? Do they cut off your benefits?

They can deny payment for weeks you file late without good cause. Better to set a Sunday reminder on your phone.

Good advice about the phone reminder. I have mine set for Sunday morning so I don't forget.

Yes, you still file every Sunday and report any work and wages from that week. Working part time doesn't change your filing day.

Thanks, I wasn't sure if working changed anything about the schedule.

That's a good idea! I should make it part of my Sunday routine too.

same here, sunday morning filing crew lol

No, as long as you file by Sunday midnight, the time doesn't affect your payment processing. Payments typically process Monday/Tuesday regardless.

Perfect, thanks for clarifying that!

Did they charge you a lot for that service?

They don't publish pricing upfront but it was reasonable considering how much time it saved me from trying to call myself.

Smart! I'll start doing that just in case.

Always save confirmation numbers too. Learned that the hard way.

Yes! Confirmation numbers are crucial if there are any disputes about filing dates.

Washington ESD operates on Pacific Time, so Sunday midnight PT is the deadline regardless of where you are.

Good to know, I'll need to adjust when I'm traveling east.

RIGHT?? The Washington ESD website is a nightmare to navigate. Basic info should be front and center.

I agree the website could be more user-friendly. A simple FAQ section would help a lot of people.

I'm definitely going to look into that if I keep having problems. Seems like a lot of people have had good experiences with it.

Yeah she said it was straightforward and she got connected to an actual ESD agent pretty quickly.

Good point! I need to make sure I'm doing my job searches throughout the week, not just scrambling on Sunday.

Exactly, the work search log should be updated as you go, not all at once on filing day.

Will do! Thanks for the confirmation from someone with experience.

8 months is rough, hope you find something soon

Thanks, still looking but at least I know the system now

Still Sunday even if it's a holiday. The online system doesn't observe holidays for weekly claim filing.

Thanks, that's what I figured but wanted to double check.

That's really smart, gives you a buffer in case of technical problems.

I do the same thing. Better early than sorry with Washington ESD.

Perfect summary! I think I've got it now. Every Sunday, reporting on the previous week. Thank you everyone for the help!

You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions.

I watched the demo and it looks really helpful. Definitely bookmarking this for future reference.

Alright I'm convinced, might try this next time I need to reach ESD.