When do I get unemployment payment from Washington ESD after filing?

Thanks! I've been filing weekly but it's been almost 2 weeks already. Should I be worried?

Two weeks is still normal. The first payment always takes longer because they have to verify everything.

If it's been 3 weeks you should definitely call Washington ESD. That's longer than normal unless there's an issue with your claim.

I've tried calling but can never get through. The lines are always busy.

Is this legit? I'm desperate but don't want to get scammed.

Yeah it's real, I was skeptical too but it actually worked. Got through to an agent in like 20 minutes instead of calling all day.

How much does it cost though? I'm already broke waiting for unemployment.

I feel you. The stress is unreal when you're waiting for money you desperately need.

Exactly! And try calling them - good luck getting through. It's like they don't want to pay out.

This is super helpful! So I should get multiple weeks at once when it finally comes through?

Exactly. That's why the first payment takes longer but is usually bigger than you expect.

What if I missed filing one week? Am I screwed?

You can't get paid for missed weeks, but you can continue filing going forward. Don't skip any more weeks.

Good point, I should double check that. Where do I find payment settings in my account?

Log into your SAW account and look under payment preferences or account settings.

That's awesome! I might have to try it too if I don't see anything soon.

So it really works? I was skeptical about using any third party service.

Yeah, I was worried too but it was legit. The agent I talked to was an actual Washington ESD employee.

How much did you get? Was it for multiple weeks like someone said?

yeah got 3 weeks worth at once. way more than i expected which was a nice surprise

I might have to try this. Been calling for days with no luck.

Definitely worth it if you need to talk to someone. The video demo on their site explains exactly how it works.

Yes, holidays can delay processing by a day or two. Bank holidays especially affect when money hits your account.

That makes sense. I filed right before a holiday weekend.

No problem! The waiting is the hardest part but you should see money soon.

yeah once you get the first payment the rest come weekly like clockwork

I agree the wait is frustrating, but they do have to verify eligibility and process thousands of claims.

Other states manage to pay faster. Washington ESD just needs better systems.

After a month you definitely need to call and find out what's wrong. That's way too long for a normal claim.

That's exactly when I'd recommend using Claimyr to get through to them. A month is long enough to wait.

I'm at 3 weeks now so hopefully I don't need to worry about that.

Where do I check if I need to verify identity? I don't remember doing that.

Should be in your account dashboard if there are any action items needed.

Good to know! I'll keep that timeline in mind.

yep thats when mine always comes, wednesday morning