When to expect unemployment payment from Washington ESD after filing weekly claim?

Washington ESD typically processes payments 2-3 business days after you file your weekly claim, assuming there are no issues with your claim. Most people get their payments Tuesday or Wednesday if they file on Sunday.

i usually get mine on tuesday if i file sunday but sometimes wednesday if theres a holiday

The payment schedule depends on a few factors. If your claim is being processed normally, you should see the payment 2-3 business days after filing. However, if Washington ESD flags your claim for any reason - like job search verification or work reporting issues - it can delay the payment. Check your account on the ESD website to make sure there aren't any pending issues that need attention.

I was having trouble getting through to Washington ESD when my payments were delayed last month. Kept getting busy signals and disconnected calls. Finally found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Made the whole process way less stressful than trying to call on my own.

The WORST part about Washington ESD is never knowing when payments will actually show up! I've been claiming for 8 months now and sometimes it's Tuesday, sometimes Thursday, once it was even Friday. The system is completely unpredictable and they don't care that people have bills to pay.

Same here! I never know when mine will hit. Last week it was Wednesday, this week nothing yet and it's already Thursday.

For anyone having consistent payment delays, it's usually worth calling Washington ESD to find out what's causing the holdup. There might be a simple verification issue that's easy to resolve once you talk to someone.

Usually Tuesday for me if I file Sunday. Been pretty consistent over the past 6 months.

I track all my payment dates in a spreadsheet and for the most part it's been 2 business days after filing, occasionally 3 if there's a holiday. The key is filing your weekly claim as early as possible on Sunday.

Mine usually comes Tuesday or Wednesday. The only time I had major delays was when I forgot to report some part-time work I did and Washington ESD had to review my claim.

THIS is why I hate the unemployment system. You never know when money is coming and meanwhile rent is due! I've had payments delayed for no reason multiple times.

Pro tip: set up direct deposit if you haven't already. It's faster than waiting for a debit card transaction to process.

File Sunday, get paid Tuesday. That's been my experience for 4 months straight.

I was worried about payment timing too when I first started claiming. But once you get into the routine, it becomes pretty predictable. The main thing is making sure you file your weekly claim on time and report everything accurately.

Check your payment history in your Washington ESD account online. It should show you the pattern of when your payments have been processed in the past.

The timing is usually pretty reliable once you've been claiming for a while. It's just those first few weeks when you're still figuring everything out that feel uncertain.

If you ever need to talk to Washington ESD about payment delays or other issues, I've had good luck with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Way better than trying to get through the regular phone lines.

Tuesday is the magic day for most people. File Sunday, get paid Tuesday. Simple as that!