What day of the week do you receive unemployment benefits from Washington ESD?

Thanks! I filed my weekly claim Sunday night around 11pm. Does that mean I should see it by Thursday this week?

Yes, most likely by Thursday. Sometimes it takes an extra day if there are system delays, but that's the normal timeframe.

That's good to know! Do you file your weekly claim on Sunday too?

yeah every sunday night. i set a reminder on my phone so i dont forget

This is so frustrating! Why can't they just have a consistent schedule like regular paychecks?

I think it's because they process thousands of claims and have to verify job search activities, work hours reported, etc. It's not as simple as just sending out money.

How long did it take you to get through to someone? I've tried calling the regular number but it's always busy.

That's exactly why I used Claimyr. They handle the calling and wait times for you. Took about 2 hours total but I actually got to talk to someone who could fix my issue.

Did you check your account on the Washington ESD website to see if there are any issues with your claim?

Yes I checked and it just says 'processed' but no payment date. So helpful, right??

I feel your pain. This whole system is designed to frustrate us into giving up.

That's really helpful! I'll make sure to file earlier on Sunday next week.

wait really? i sometimes file mine monday morning and never noticed a delay

It might depend on your specific claim type or if you have any ongoing issues. Just something I've observed with my own claims.

You need to complete your job search activities during the week you're claiming, before you file your weekly claim on Sunday. Keep records of all your job search activities.

How many job search activities do I need to do per week?

It depends on your specific situation, but typically 3 job search activities per week. Check your determination letter for the exact requirements.

awesome! glad it worked out

Perfect timing! That's exactly what I predicted based on when you filed.

Interesting theory! I hadn't thought about regional processing. That could explain some of the variation people are seeing.

My last name starts with M and I'm getting mine on Thursday, so maybe not alphabetical?

How much does it cost? I'm desperate to talk to someone about my delayed payment.

honestly dont remember the exact cost but it was way better than spending my whole day trying to call. they handle all the waiting and calling back for you

Standby status payments follow the same general schedule as regular UI claims. The processing timeline should be similar.

Good to know, thanks! I was worried it might be different.

I already have direct deposit set up, which is why I was wondering about the exact timing.

How do I set up direct deposit? I'm still waiting for my debit card to come in the mail.

Log into your Washington ESD account and look for the payment method section. You'll need your bank routing and account numbers.

That's helpful to know! Do you have to report your work hours when you file your weekly claim?

Yes, I report all my work hours and gross earnings. Washington ESD calculates how much unemployment I can still receive based on that.

That matches my experience too. Wednesday seems to be the standard processing day.

Yes, federal holidays can delay processing by a day or two. Washington ESD follows federal holiday schedules for their payment processing.

Thanks! That explains why my payment was late last month during the holiday.

What's WorkSourceWA? Is that different from the job search requirements?

WorkSourceWA is the state job search website. You need to register there and keep your profile updated as part of your unemployment requirements.

Correct. It's worksourcewa.com and you need to register within a certain timeframe after filing your initial claim.

I wouldn't put it past them! This whole system feels designed to make us suffer.

I think it's more about the complexity of processing thousands of claims with different circumstances rather than intentional psychological tactics.

Seems like a lot of people have had success with that service. Good to know it's legitimate.

That's probably the healthiest approach mentally. I'll try to adopt that mindset going forward.

yeah the constant checking is exhausting. better to just expect it later in the week

Depends on your bank. Some show pending ACH deposits, others don't show anything until it actually clears.

Mine shows pending deposits usually, so I might get a heads up when it's coming.

That makes sense. This is only my second payment so maybe it'll be more consistent going forward.

Good to know! I'm still waiting for my first payment so I'll keep that in mind.