Where to file weekly claim for unemployment with Washington ESD?

You need to log into your account at secure.esd.wa.gov and look for the weekly claim filing section. It should be pretty obvious once you're logged in - there's usually a button or link that says something like 'File Weekly Claim

omg I had the same problem when I first started! the washington esd website is so confusing. you go to the main page and then click on file a claim, then weekly claim. but honestly the whole site is a mess and half the time it doesn't work

I've been filing weekly claims for 2 months now and I still get stressed about it every week. You file through your SecureAccess Washington account, same login you used for your initial application. Just make sure you answer all the questions honestly about any work you did that week.

Pro tip: if you're having trouble getting through to Washington ESD by phone to ask questions about filing, I recently discovered this service called Claimyr that helps you actually reach a real person. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting hung up on.

The weekly claim filing is pretty straightforward once you know where to go. The bigger issue is making sure you're meeting the job search requirements. You need to document your job search activities and be prepared to show proof if they ask.

just go to the esd website and click around until you find it. took me like 20 minutes the first time but now I can do it in 2 minutes

Washington ESD really needs to improve their user interface. I've been filing weekly claims for months and it's still not intuitive. The fact that new claimants can't easily find where to file is a major problem.

Here's the step-by-step process: 1) Go to secure.esd.wa.gov 2) Log in with your SecureAccess Washington credentials 3) Click on 'Unemployment Services' 4) Look for 'File Weekly Claim' or 'Submit Weekly Claim' 5) Answer all the questions truthfully 6) Submit before the deadline (usually Saturday). Keep documentation of your job search activities handy in case they ask for details.

I remember being so confused about this too. The approval letter they send doesn't really explain the process clearly. Once you file your first weekly claim it becomes routine, but that first time is definitely confusing.

Make sure you file every week even if you don't think you qualify for benefits that week. Missing a weekly claim can cause delays or issues with your benefits. I learned this the hard way when I skipped a week thinking I didn't need to file.

PSA: The weekly claim filing opens at 6 AM on Sunday and you have until midnight Saturday to file. Don't wait until the last minute because the website sometimes crashes on Saturdays when everyone is trying to file at once.

If you're still having trouble navigating the Washington ESD website, I had good luck using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. I needed to talk to someone about my weekly claim questions and they actually got me through to a real person at Washington ESD. Worth checking out if you need to speak with an agent.

Another tip: if you worked any hours during the week you're filing for, make sure you report them accurately. Washington ESD will find out anyway through their wage matching system, and if you don't report correctly it can cause overpayment issues later.

The mobile version of the Washington ESD website is terrible for filing weekly claims. I always use a computer when possible because the mobile site glitches constantly and sometimes doesn't save your answers properly.

I've been filing weekly claims for 6 months now and here's what I wish someone had told me: keep a log of when you file each week and screenshot the confirmation page. Sometimes the system glitches and you need proof that you actually filed on time.

For anyone else reading this thread, the key thing is just to start filing as soon as you're approved. Don't overthink it - the questions are straightforward and you can always call if you make a mistake (though good luck getting through). The important thing is establishing the habit of filing every week.

One more Claimyr mention since people are asking about getting help - I used them when I had questions about reporting part-time work on my weekly claims. The Washington ESD agent they connected me with was really helpful and explained exactly how to report my hours. Definitely worth it if you need to talk to someone and can't get through the regular phone lines.