When do you get unemployment payment from Washington ESD - confused about timing

My claim status shows active so I think I'm good there. So if I filed Sunday, I should see it by Wednesday maybe?

Yeah that sounds about right, maybe Thursday at the latest if there are no issues

That's good to hear! I was worried it would take a week or something.

Tuesday sounds fast, mine usually comes Wednesday but maybe it depends on your bank too

What happens if I mess up filing my weekly claim? Can I fix it or do I lose that week's payment?

You can usually call Washington ESD to correct mistakes, but it's better to be careful the first time. Double-check your work hours and job search activities before submitting.

I had the same problem until someone told me about claimyr.com - it's a service that calls Washington ESD for you and gets you through to an agent. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling.

Really? That actually works? I'm desperate at this point, I'll try anything to get answers about my missing payment.

Yeah I used Claimyr too when my claim got stuck in adjudication. Much easier than sitting on hold for hours just to get disconnected.

Good to know, I was already starting to worry and it's only been two days!

My first payment took almost a week but after that it was regular every Tuesday

I filed mine Sunday morning around 8am so hopefully that helps with the timing

Sunday morning is perfect, that's what I always do and like I said I get paid Tuesdays

I didn't work at all last week so that shouldn't be an issue for me

Yeah but still double check the job search requirements too, they're pretty strict about that now

Payments get delayed by one business day on federal holidays. So if Tuesday is a holiday, expect payment Wednesday instead.

Good question, I never thought about that but it makes sense they'd follow banking holidays

When you file your weekly claim on Sunday, you're certifying for the week that just ended (Sunday through Saturday). So if you file on January 12th, you're claiming for January 5-11.

Oh that makes more sense, I thought there was some weird delay built in

Yeah I was confused about that too at first but it's pretty straightforward once you get it

That's a relief, I was worried I'd have to wait an extra week for my first payment

Yeah they got rid of the waiting week a few years ago, made things much easier

Good tip! I'll check that tomorrow if I don't see anything in my bank account

Yeah the payment history is helpful for tracking everything

Your weekly benefit amount is based on your earnings from your highest quarter in your base period. Washington ESD should have sent you a monetary determination letter showing your benefit amount when your claim was approved.

I think I got that letter but I'll have to dig it up, thanks!

That's reassuring to hear, I'm definitely feeling anxious about everything being new

Yeah after a few weeks it becomes pretty routine and predictable

You can update your direct deposit information through your SecureAccess Washington account. It might take one payment cycle to take effect, so you might need to get your next payment via debit card.

Thanks, I'll get that updated right away then

I hope so! This whole unemployment thing is stressful enough without worrying about when payments will come

Totally understand that stress, we've all been there

Good advice, I was wondering about that. So just keep filing every week no matter what?

Exactly, missing a weekly claim can cause way more problems than whatever payment delay you might be dealing with

Yes, continuous filing is crucial. Missing even one week can cause complications with your claim.

Glad it's not just me! Sounds like we should both expect our payments by Wednesday if we filed Sunday

Yeah fingers crossed! At least now I know what timeline to expect

I'm definitely going to try it, I've wasted so many hours trying to call them directly

It's worth it just for the peace of mind of actually being able to talk to someone when you need to

Same here! This community is great for getting real answers about Washington ESD stuff

That's what we're here for! Good luck with your claim