Weekly claim by phone vs online - is the 48-hour ESD processing time different?

The 48-hour processing time is standard regardless of how you file. I've used both methods (phone and online) over the past year, and ESD treats them exactly the same on their end. The submission method is just about convenience for you, not processing speed. What might be different is when your claim gets submitted - the phone system has specific hours while online you can submit anytime.

omg the phone system is sooooo much worse trust me. tried it once when my laptop died and it took like 20 mins to get thru all the prompts. plus u still gotta wait same time for $$$

I've used both methods during my unemployment claim and theres ABSOLUTLEY no difference in processing time. The 48 hour wait is just how long it takes ESD's system to process ANY claim regardless of how you submit it. What's more important is WHEN you file. If you submit late Sunday or Monday, it takes longer because thats when EVERYONE files. If you file Wednesday or Thursday it's usually a bit faster because less people are submitting then.

The processing time is determined by ESD's internal systems, not by how you submit your weekly claim. Both phone and online submissions enter the same queue. The standard processing time is 48 hours, but can sometimes be shorter (24-36 hours) during less busy periods. If your concern is getting through to ESD because of internet issues, you might want to try Claimyr (claimyr.com) - it's a service that helps you get through to an actual ESD agent quickly instead of waiting on hold for hours. They have a good video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 showing how it works. I used it when I needed to fix an issue with my claim and couldn't get through the normal way.

One thing nobody's mentioned yet - if you have any special circumstances or need to report earnings, the phone system is MUCH more confusing than the online system. I tried using the phone once when my laptop was in for repairs and somehow ended up accidentally reporting that I'd refused work (I hadn't). Took three calls to ESD to fix the mess and delayed my payment by 2 weeks. So yeah, processing time is the same but the chance for error is higher by phone in my experience.

wait does anyone know what happens if u miss the sunday deadline?? like if u file monday does it take longer??

I think the whole 48 hour thing is just what they tell us. I've had it process in 24 hours sometimes and other times it takes 72+. Doesn't seem to matter if I use phone or online. Pretty sure it depends more on how busy their system is that week.