What time can you file unemployment online with Washington ESD?

That's great to know! So I can file at 2am if I need to without any issues?

Yes, exactly. The only time you might have trouble is during those maintenance periods, but they usually post notices about those in advance.

Perfect, that's exactly when I was hoping to file. Thanks!

Good point. So if I file on Sunday at 6am, that's still within the deadline for the previous week?

Yes, Sunday morning is perfect timing. You're filing well within the deadline and avoiding any potential system maintenance issues.

I had the same problem until I discovered Claimyr. It's a service that helps you get through to Washington ESD agents. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works. It was a lifesaver for me when I needed to resolve my adjudication issue.

Really? How does that work exactly? I've been calling the main number for hours every day.

They basically handle the calling and waiting for you. Instead of sitting on hold for hours, they call you back when they get an agent on the line. Much better than the usual frustration of getting disconnected after waiting forever.

That makes sense. I'll stick with my Sunday morning plan then.

Thanks for the reminder! I'll double-check I'm using the right site.

Yeah I made that mistake once and couldn't figure out why my claim wasn't going through. Always use the official secure site.

There's no official Washington ESD mobile app, but the website works fine on mobile browsers. Just make sure you have a stable internet connection when filing.

Good to know, thanks. I'll just use the mobile browser then.

That's even earlier than I was thinking! Good to know the system handles it fine.

When you file on Saturday night, you're filing for the week that just ended. The system will show you which week you're filing for, so double-check that it's the right week before submitting.

Okay that makes sense. I'll pay attention to which week it shows when I log in.

Yikes, that's exactly what I want to avoid. I'll make sure to file early in the week.

Yeah, I remember those days. Much better now. Though I still get nervous filing claims online after all the problems we had during 2020.

Understandable. Those were rough times for everyone trying to file claims. System seems much more stable now though.

That's reassuring! I'm definitely more of a night person so that timing works perfectly for me.

You can vary the timing as long as you file within the allowed window each week. There's no requirement to file at the same time every week.

Great, that gives me more flexibility with my schedule. Thanks!

Which callback service did you use? I'm having the same problem with my regular UI claim.

I used Claimyr - found them online at claimyr.com. They have a video showing how it works if you want to check it out first. Definitely worth it if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.

Yes, you can view your claim history, payment history, and check the status of current claims all through the online portal.

Perfect, that's exactly what I needed to know.

Good tip! I'll be patient if the system is slow instead of hitting submit multiple times.

Yeah, I made that same mistake. Washington ESD was understanding about it but it was still a hassle to fix.

How long did it take them to get you connected to an agent?

It was about 45 minutes before they called me back with an agent. Way better than the 3+ hours I was spending on hold before that.

Exactly! This thread has been really helpful for planning my filing schedule.

Smart thinking! I'll definitely start doing that.

Yes, learned this the hard way. Always good to have proof of when you filed.