Where's the weekly claim button? Suddenly disappeared from my ESD account

check if ur on the right website. sometimes the eservices page looks different from the securewashington page. easy 2 get confused

This KEEPS happening to everyone!!! ESD's system is soooo broken. Their stupid website "updates" break something literally every month. Last time this happened to me, turns out my claim was flagged for "verification" but NOBODY BOTHERED TO TELL ME. Had to wait 3 weeks without benefits while they "investigated" whether I was still eligible. Check if you have any alerts or messages in your inbox.

This usually happens when there's an issue with your claim that needs to be resolved before you can file again. The most common reasons are: 1. You've reached the end of your benefit year (check your benefit year end date) 2. You've used all available benefits in your claim 3. There's an adjudication issue or eligibility question pending 4. You missed reporting your job search activities for previous weeks 5. You need to reopen your claim after a period of not filing You should check your claim status page for any notes about your claim status. The option to file weekly claims disappears when the system detects you're not currently eligible to file for some reason.

I spent HOURS trying to figure this out last month when it happened to me. Turns out I had answered a question wrong on my previous weekly claim (accidentally clicked YES to refusing work instead of NO) and that triggered some kind of automatic hold on my account. The button will reappear once the issue is resolved, but you need to talk to an ESD agent to find out what the specific issue is since the website is useless at telling you.

I had this exact same problem in January. The weekly claim button disappeared without any notification. After days of trying to call ESD without success, I tried using Claimyr (claimyr.com) and actually got through to an agent within 40 minutes. There's a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Turns out I had an identity verification issue that wasn't showing up anywhere on my online account. The agent was able to clear it up and my weekly claim button reappeared the next day. Definitely worth trying to speak to someone directly rather than waiting for the system to sort itself out.

random question but did u report any earnings last week? when i reported some side gig money, my claim button disappeared for like 2 days then came back. esd system gets confused when u report money lol

Based on your responses, it sounds like your claim might be temporarily in review because of the reported earnings. When you report earnings, especially if it's the first time or an irregular amount, it can sometimes trigger an automatic review. The system often puts a temporary hold on the ability to file while it assesses if your employment situation has changed. If the button doesn't reappear within 48 hours, I would definitely recommend contacting ESD directly. Make sure to have documentation of your one-day assignment (dates, hours, pay) ready when you speak with them. They might need to verify the information before allowing you to continue with weekly claims.

Just to give you some hope - my claim button came back after 3 days when this happened. Sometimes their system just glitches out. Try logging in from a different browser or clearing your cache too. ESD's website is notoriously temperamental.

I had this happen to me a few months ago and it was nerve-wracking! In my case, it turned out to be a combination of reporting earnings AND the system flagging my account for a routine work search verification. What helped me was: 1. Take screenshots of your account showing no claim button - this helps when you talk to ESD 2. Keep checking every few hours - sometimes it really does just reappear 3. If you can't get through by phone, try the online contact form under "Ask ESD" - I got a response in 2 business days 4. Don't stress about missing the deadline - if there's a system issue on their end, they can usually backdate your claim The fact that your status still shows active is actually a good sign. It means your claim isn't terminated, just temporarily on hold. Fingers crossed it resolves itself soon!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! My weekly claim button disappeared yesterday and I've been panicking about it. Reading through all these responses is actually really helpful - sounds like it might be related to reporting earnings or just a temporary system glitch. I reported some freelance work last week for the first time, so maybe that triggered a review like others mentioned. Going to try the different browser suggestion and wait a day or two before calling. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - makes me feel less alone in this!

I just went through this exact same thing last month! My claim button disappeared right after I reported some temporary work earnings. I was completely panicked because I had no idea what was happening. Turns out it was just the system doing an automatic review of my reported earnings - took about 4 days for the button to reappear. What really helped me was calling first thing in the morning (like 8:01 AM) when they open - I actually got through after about 30 minutes on hold. The agent explained that when you report earnings for the first time or after a long period without any, it sometimes triggers a brief hold while they verify everything is legitimate. She was able to see the review was already in progress and assured me the button would be back soon. Don't panic if it doesn't come back immediately - as long as your claim status still shows active, you're probably just in a temporary review period. And definitely keep all your documentation from that one-day assignment handy in case they need it!