What days does Washington ESD pay unemployment benefits?

Thank you! That's helpful to know. I was worried something was wrong with my claim.

Yeah the timing can be confusing at first but once you get used to it it's pretty predictable

Good to know about the holiday delays. I'll keep that in mind for future weeks.

Wait I thought it was always Tuesdays? I've been getting mine on Tuesdays for weeks now

It varies based on your filing day and which bank you use. Some banks post ACH deposits faster than others.

Oh man, I feel your pain about the phone thing. I actually found this service called Claimyr that helps you get through to Washington ESD agents. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. It saved me so much frustration.

Really? How does that work exactly? I'm skeptical of anything that costs money when I'm already broke.

I get the skepticism, but it actually connects you directly to Washington ESD agents without the endless hold times. Way less stressful than trying to call yourself.

That matches what others are saying. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Yes, federal holidays definitely push everything back by one business day.

It's usually between 6 AM and 10 AM when the ACH deposits hit most banks, but every bank is different.

mine always shows up around 8am but my friends with different banks see theirs at different times

Good to know I'm not the only one obsessively checking my account balance!

What's the deadline for filing? I want to make sure I don't mess this up.

You have until 11:59 PM on Saturday to file for that week. Don't wait until the last minute though - the system can be slow.

I learned this the hard way when I filed on Sunday morning thinking I was still good. Had to wait an extra week for that payment.

There is information on the Washington ESD website, but I agree it could be clearer. The payment schedule is buried in the FAQ section.

I looked at their website and it's like they tried to make it as confusing as possible. No wonder people are always asking these questions.

That's reassuring. I was already starting to worry and it's only been two days.

True, but if it's been more than a week you should definitely call. That usually means there's an issue with your claim that needs to be resolved.

Speaking of calling - I used Claimyr last month when my payment was delayed and they got me through to someone at Washington ESD in like 10 minutes. Way better than trying to call myself and getting busy signals.

Your weekly benefit amount should be consistent unless you report work earnings or there are other changes to your claim status. Check your payment history on the Washington ESD website to see the breakdown.

I'll check that. Maybe I reported some work earnings and forgot. Thanks!

Also taxes get taken out if you elected to have them withheld, so that could make it look different than your gross benefit amount.

I totally feel you on this. The uncertainty makes everything so much harder.

Hang in there. It gets easier once you learn the routine. The first few weeks are definitely the most stressful.

This is exactly why I started using Claimyr when I had issues. Not having to stress about getting through to Washington ESD on the phone was worth it for my mental health.

I already have direct deposit set up, which is why I was wondering about the timing. Good tip though!

Yes! Direct deposit is definitely the way to go. The debit card option has fees and the checks take forever.

Glad we could help! Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions as you go through the process.

This is what I love about this forum - people actually helping each other navigate this confusing system.