Why didn't I get my Washington ESD unemployment payment this week?

Just checked and there's no alerts or messages. Status still shows processed but no payment info.

same thing happened to me last month, took three days before the money showed up

No work to report. Did my job searches and logged them all in WorkSourceWA like required.

WorkSourceWA can be glitchy sometimes. Make sure all your job contacts actually saved properly.

Never heard of that service. Is it legit or just another scam?

It's totally legitimate. They just help you get through the phone system faster. Saved me so much time when my payments got stuck in adjudication.

Might have to try that if this doesn't resolve soon. Thanks for the tip.

Good point, I'll call them in the morning.

While the system has issues, getting angry doesn't help solve the immediate problem. OP needs practical steps to get their payment.

Easy for you to say when you're not the one who can't pay rent because of their incompetence!

I already served my waiting week months ago when I first filed. This is definitely something else.

Waiting weeks only apply once per benefit year unless you have a new claim. If you're in the same benefit year, that's not the issue.

What's the automated line number? I only know the main customer service number.

The automated system is at 800-318-6022. You can check claim status and payment information without waiting to talk to someone.

How did you find out about the audit? Did they eventually release your payments?

Only found out by talking to an actual agent. Yes, got all my back payments once the audit was done, but it took two weeks.

This is exactly why services like Claimyr are so valuable. Getting through to an actual person who can explain what's happening is crucial.

Everything looks correct on my end. Same bank account I've been using for months.

Yeah I heard from my cousin that there were some technical issues with their payment system recently.

While system delays do happen, it's always better to verify rather than assume. Check your account status and call if needed.

I've been using the same format for months. All my job searches are properly documented in WorkSourceWA.

The job search requirement is 3 contacts per week minimum. As long as you met that and documented properly, that shouldn't be the issue.

That would be my worst nightmare. How long was his claim in adjudication?

About 6 weeks, but he eventually got all the back pay. You really need to call and find out what's going on.

Six weeks is way too long to wait without knowing what's happening. This is another situation where Claimyr really helps - you can get answers instead of guessing.

I always answer the same way. Available for work, actively seeking work, no work performed.

That's what they always say! 'High volume' is their excuse for everything. Meanwhile people can't pay their bills.

While frustrating, processing delays do happen. The important thing is getting it resolved quickly.

Just tried that and still showing no payment. This is really stressing me out.

It's been about 30 hours now. I'll give it until tomorrow morning then try to call.

Don't torture yourself waiting on hold. Check out claimyr.com - they'll get you connected to an agent much faster than calling directly.

Could be. I've seen this happen before where everyone's payments are delayed by a day or two.

Hope that's all it is. Would make me feel better if it's not just my claim having problems.

How did you eventually find out what was going on?

Had to speak with a supervisor after calling multiple times. Regular agents couldn't see the investigation details.

This is why it's important to be persistent when calling. Sometimes the first agent you talk to doesn't have access to all the information.

Oh wow, that gives me hope! I'm definitely going to try Claimyr tomorrow if my payment doesn't show up.

See? This is exactly what I was talking about. Sometimes these issues are invisible until you talk to someone directly.

So glad the service worked for you! It's amazing how many payment issues are just simple flags that agents can clear immediately.

Good advice. I was trying to be patient but clearly that's not always the right approach with Washington ESD.