What day of the week do you file for unemployment in Washington ESD?

You can file your weekly claim any day of the week, but it's for the previous week. So if you're filing this week, you're reporting on last week's job search activities and any work you did. Most people file on Sunday or Monday to stay consistent.

I always file on Sundays because that's when I have time to sit down and think about my job search activities from the previous week. It's easier to remember what I did when it's fresh in my mind.

I had the same confusion when I started! The key thing is that you're filing for the week that just ended, not the current week. So if you file on a Tuesday, you're still reporting on the Sunday-Saturday period that just finished.

If you're having trouble getting through to Washington ESD to ask these questions directly, I recently found out about claimyr.com - they help you get connected to an actual ESD agent when you call. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Might be worth checking out if you need to talk to someone directly about your claim.

Just to add - make sure you don't file too early! I made the mistake of filing on Saturday once thinking I was being proactive, but you can't file for a week that hasn't ended yet. The system won't let you.

I file every Monday morning with my coffee. It's become part of my routine and I never forget that way. Plus I can think clearly about what jobs I applied to the week before.

Does anyone know if there's a deadline for filing each week? Like do I have to file by a certain day or can I file later in the week?

The Washington ESD website has a section about this but it's buried in their FAQ somewhere. Basically you can file any day but most people develop a routine.

I've been filing on different days depending on my schedule and it's worked fine. The important thing is just making sure you file every single week and don't miss any.

For what it's worth, I tried that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when I had questions about my filing schedule. It actually did help me get through to a real person at Washington ESD who explained the whole weekly filing process clearly. Worth considering if you need direct answers.

I work part-time so I file my weekly claims on my days off. Usually Wednesdays. Works fine for me.

The main thing is just don't overthink it. Pick a day that works for your schedule and stick with it. The system is flexible about when you file as long as you file every week.

Just remember to keep track of your job search activities throughout the week so you have everything ready when you file, whatever day you choose.

One more thing - if you're ever unsure about your filing or have questions, that Claimyr service can help you get connected to Washington ESD directly. I used it when I had issues with my claim timing and it was super helpful.

Perfect timing on this question! I was wondering the same thing. Sounds like Sunday morning filing is the way to go.