When does Washington ESD unemployment pay out weekly benefits?

That's a relief, thank you! So it should be there before my rent is due.

yeah mine always comes tuesday or wednesday too

I have Chase, are they usually slow with these deposits?

Chase is decent, not the fastest but not the slowest either. You should be fine by Wednesday.

Good to know about holidays! I always file on Sunday afternoons so I should be good there.

What happens if you file late? Like Monday instead of Sunday?

You can still file late but it might delay your payment. Washington ESD prefers you file by Sunday but they give you until the following Saturday to file for that week.

I had the same problem until I found Claimyr. It's a service that calls Washington ESD for you and gets you through to an actual agent. Check out their website at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling.

try calling right at 8am when they open, sometimes you can get through

Standby claims process the same way as regular unemployment claims. The timing should be identical - 2-3 business days after filing your weekly claim.

Thanks! I wasn't sure if there were different rules for standby.

First payments can take longer, especially if there were any verification issues. Check your account for any pending issues that need to be resolved.

I don't see any issues listed. Maybe I should try calling?

Definitely call if it's been over a week for your first payment. That's not normal. If you can't get through on the regular lines, Claimyr might be worth trying to get you connected to someone who can check your account.

Correct, business days don't include weekends or holidays. So if you file Sunday, Monday and Tuesday would be the first two business days.

Got it, that makes sense. Thanks for clarifying!

Yeah, I think it depends on when Washington ESD processes the batch your claim is in. As long as it's the right day I don't worry about the exact time.

True, I guess I'm just anxious and checking my account every hour lol

If there's an issue, Washington ESD will usually put a hold on your payment and you'll see a message in your account about what needs to be fixed. You'll need to resolve it before payments resume.

How long does it typically take to resolve those kinds of issues?

Depends on the issue. Simple corrections can be fixed online quickly, but if you need to talk to someone it could take longer depending on how busy they are.

That's exactly what I'm hoping for! Sounds like once you get in the routine it's pretty predictable.

Yeah, as long as you file on time and don't have any issues, it's very reliable.

No, the payment amount doesn't affect processing time. Whether you get $200 or $800 a week, it processes on the same schedule.

Good to know, thanks!

How did you get the adjudication resolved? I might have one of those coming up.

I had to call and provide additional documentation about my separation from work. It was a pain to get through to someone but once I did they were helpful.

This is another situation where Claimyr could be useful - they specialize in getting you through to Washington ESD agents to resolve adjudication issues like this.

That's a great idea! I'm definitely going to set that up.

Wish I had thought of that weeks ago instead of obsessively checking my account balance!

I have direct deposit so that should help with consistency.

what's the difference between direct deposit and the debit card?

Direct deposit goes straight to your bank account. The debit card is a prepaid card that Washington ESD loads your benefits onto. Direct deposit is usually faster.

That's reassuring! Sounds like once you're in the system it works pretty smoothly.

Yeah, the hardest part was just getting approved initially. After that it's been smooth sailing.

Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect.

This thread was really helpful for me too, I was wondering the same thing!