When do you get paid on unemployment - Washington ESD payment timing?

That's a relief! So it's pretty quick once you file the weekly claim?

Yeah, as long as there are no issues with your claim status. If you're in adjudication or have any flags, it could take longer.

Good to know it's reliable! I was worried about the timing.

Unless there's a holiday that week, then everything gets pushed back a day.

Oh great, now I'm worried again. How much longer are we talking?

Usually just an extra day or two for the first payment. After that it's like clockwork.

Really? That sounds almost too good to be true. How does it work exactly?

You just give them your info and they call Washington ESD for you, then connect you when they get through. Super simple and way less frustrating than trying to call yourself.

I'm always skeptical of these third-party services. What's the catch?

I have Chase, do you know if they're fast with these payments?

Chase is usually pretty quick with direct deposits. You should be fine getting it by Wednesday.

It's really not that complicated - file your weekly claim, wait 2-3 days, money appears in your account.

ok thanks that helps

What happens if you file late? Do you lose that week's payment?

No, you can still file for that week, but it might delay your payment. Washington ESD is pretty forgiving about late filings as long as you do it within a reasonable time.

Actually, you have up to 4 weeks to file a late weekly claim, but you need a good reason for the delay.

That's exactly why I started using Claimyr. Takes all the frustration out of reaching Washington ESD.

I might have to check that out. I've wasted so many hours on hold it's ridiculous.

Good thing I chose direct deposit then. Sounds like that's the fastest option.

Definitely. Direct deposit is the way to go if you want your money as fast as possible.

Thanks, that's reassuring. I guess everyone goes through this anxiety the first time.

For sure. The first few weeks are the hardest until you know what to expect.

That's a great idea! I'll set that up right now.

Yes! I do this too. It's so nice getting that notification instead of obsessively checking my account.

Good to know. I should probably bookmark their website to check for updates.

Yeah, they're pretty good about posting notices when there are going to be delays.

Agreed. Say what you want about their phone system, but the payments are always on time.

That's good to hear. Consistency is what I need right now.

Wait, what's adjudication? Should I be worried about that?

It's just when they need to review something about your claim. As long as you keep filing weekly, you'll get back payments once it's resolved.

Exactly. Don't stop filing weekly claims no matter what's happening with your case.

I hope I get to that point soon. Right now everything feels uncertain.

You will. The first month is always the hardest part of being on unemployment.

Several people have mentioned that now. Might be worth trying if I run into any problems.

Yeah, it's saved me so much time and frustration. Wish I'd known about it when I first started filing.

Okay, I'll try to remember that if Wednesday comes and goes without a payment.

And if you're really worried, you can always check your claim status online to see if there are any issues.

Thanks! Not a club I wanted to join but glad to know there are helpful people here.

We've all been there. This community has been super helpful during my unemployment journey.

Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the help and reassurance.

You got this! Check back and let us know how your first payment goes.