What day does Washington ESD unemployment pay each week?

Thanks! So it doesn't matter what day I file as long as it's before the deadline?

Exactly. As long as you file by Saturday night you'll get paid in the same cycle. Filing earlier in the week doesn't get you paid faster.

This is true - my credit union gets it Monday night but my friend with Chase doesn't see it until Wednesday.

I have Bank of America so hopefully it's not too slow

Is that legit? I've been trying to call Washington ESD for weeks about my payment issues and can never get through.

Yeah it's real. They basically call for you and conference you in once they get an agent on the line. Saved me hours of redialing.

Sounds too good to be true but if it works I might try it. The Washington ESD phone system is absolutely terrible.

What kind of issues would delay payment? My claim shows as processed.

Could be anything - job search verification, identity verification, wage discrepancies. If your account shows processed you should be good for normal timing.

I did set up direct deposit when I applied. How long did it take for your first payment?

First payment took about 2 weeks because they had to verify my identity and job separation. After that it's been regular every Tuesday.

have you tried calling them? i know its hard to get through but you really need to talk to someone if its been 3 weeks

I've called probably 200 times. Either busy signal or they hang up on me after 2 hours on hold.

This is exactly why I used Claimyr - I was in the same situation and couldn't get through no matter what. Worth trying if you're that desperate.

I'm just regular unemployment, not standby. Should be straightforward I hope.

Yeah regular UI is pretty predictable once you get in the system. Tuesday/Wednesday is the norm.

You get paid for the week you just completed. So if you file on Sunday for the previous week, you'll get paid for that week on Tuesday/Wednesday.

ok that makes sense, thanks

That's probably going to be me this week! I keep refreshing my banking app.

We've all been there! The first few payments are nerve-wracking but it becomes routine.

What's the deadline? I thought it was just by the end of the week.

You have to file by Saturday at midnight for the previous week. If you miss it you might be able to file late but there could be delays.

How do I sign up for those alerts? Is it on the website?

Yeah, log into your account and look for notification preferences. Super helpful to stay on top of everything.

Lucky you! Mine's been all over the place depending on holidays and system maintenance.

true, holidays definitely mess up the schedule. but 90% of the time its tuesday

Good idea. I'll check that after I file this week's claim.

The website also shows if there are any issues that might delay your payment. Worth checking regularly.

How much does Claimyr cost? If it actually works it might be worth it.

I don't want to get into pricing but it was definitely worth it to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD for once.

Thanks everyone! Sounds like Tuesday/Wednesday is what I should expect. This helps a lot.

No problem! The uncertainty is the worst part but once you get into the routine it's predictable.

Oh good point! I'll double check that right now.

Yeah, simple mistakes like that can cause big delays. Always worth verifying.

My application was approved pretty quickly so hopefully I'm in the clear for regular payments.

Sounds like you should be good then. Welcome to the Tuesday payment club!

So true! Getting paid is consistent, getting help is nearly impossible.

That's why services like Claimyr exist - to bridge that gap when you actually need to talk to someone.

Perfect summary! Thanks for all the help everyone. I feel much better about what to expect.