What time can I file unemployment on Sunday - Washington ESD system hours?

Thanks! I'll try again around 8 AM then. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something obvious.

yeah i think its 8am too but sometimes the site is still glitchy even after that

Perfect, that explains why I couldn't get in this morning. I'll wait until after 8 AM next Sunday.

This is really helpful info. I've been trying to figure out the best time to file my claims too since I work weird hours.

Never heard of Claimyr before but that sounds interesting. Sometimes I do have trouble getting through to Washington ESD when I need help.

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll check that out in case I run into more issues with the website.

I feel your frustration. The system has definitely improved over the years but it still has issues during peak times.

same here, ive had to call in before when the website wouldnt work

Good to know! I didn't realize I could file earlier in the week. That might be easier than trying to remember on Sundays.

That's correct. The key is to file within the deadline window, which is typically by the end of the following week.

That's a smart approach. I might switch to filing on Mondays instead.

Good idea! I might try that too since I've had issues with the website being slow on weekends.

Early morning right when they open tends to be better, but honestly their phone system is overwhelmed most of the time.

This is exactly why I mentioned Claimyr earlier. They can help you get through to an actual Washington ESD agent much faster than trying to call on your own.

You can file your weekly claim starting the day after your claim week ends. So if your claim week ends on a Saturday, you can file as early as Sunday and have until the following Saturday to submit it.

oh ok that makes more sense. thanks for explaining

That's actually when I usually file too! Tuesdays have been pretty reliable for me.

I'm going to try Tuesdays too. Thanks for the tip!

Yikes, that's scary. I definitely don't want to risk that. Good reminder to stay on top of the deadlines.

Yeah the deadline thing is no joke. Washington ESD doesn't mess around with late filings.

Interesting point. I use Chrome and haven't had major issues, but that's good to know if I run into problems.

I might try that if I keep having issues. Thanks for the suggestion!

Thanks for confirming! It's good to have multiple people verify the same information.

Agreed, 8 AM on Sunday is when I've seen it come back online consistently.

That would be way too convenient for them to actually do. They seem to like keeping people in the dark about these things.

They do sometimes post maintenance notices on their website, but it's not always prominently displayed.

Good backup option to keep in mind. Do you know if there are any fees for filing by phone?

No fees that I'm aware of, it's just more time-consuming than the website.

That's good to hear from someone who actually used it. How does it work exactly?

You basically give them your information and they handle the calling and waiting for you. When they get an agent on the line, they conference you in. Pretty straightforward.

Good to know there's still an option if something goes wrong. Hopefully I won't need it but it's reassuring.

Yes, but don't make it a habit. They're understanding about occasional late filings but not if it happens repeatedly.

True, I was just being paranoid about getting it done early since I'll be traveling. Most people probably file later in the week.

yeah i usually file on thursdays or fridays myself

Thanks for the warning! I always go through the official Washington state website to be safe.

Great point. The official site is esd.wa.gov and you should see the Washington state seal on the page.

Definitely! Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about managing my claim filing schedule now.

Happy to help! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any other issues with the Washington ESD system.

I'm definitely going to look into that. Getting through to Washington ESD can be such a hassle.

Same here, it sounds like it could save a lot of time and frustration.