Why does my weekly benefit amount says $0 for unemployment - Washington ESD account showing zero

This usually happens when your claim is still in adjudication or there's an issue with your wage base period. Check if there are any pending issues in your account that need to be resolved.

Had the exact same thing happen to me last month. Turned out Washington ESD needed additional wage verification from one of my previous employers. Took 3 weeks to sort out.

You need to call Washington ESD directly to find out what's going on. The online system doesn't always show everything that's holding up your claim. I spent weeks trying to figure it out online before finally getting through to someone.

Sometimes the $0 amount shows up when there's a problem with your base period wages. Did you work in Washington state for the full qualifying period before you filed?

this happened to my cousin too and it was because she made a mistake on her application about her last day of work or something like that

Keep filing your weekly claims even with the $0 showing! That's important - don't stop filing just because the amount is zero or you could lose weeks of benefits once they fix whatever the issue is.

THE WASHINGTON ESD SYSTEM IS SO BROKEN!!! I've been dealing with this garbage for months and nobody can give me a straight answer about why my benefits are messed up

Update - I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and finally got through to Washington ESD. Turns out there was a flag on my account that needed manual review. The agent was able to clear it right away and my benefits started showing the correct amount within 24 hours.

For anyone else reading this thread, the most common reasons for $0 weekly benefit amounts are: 1) Claim still in adjudication 2) Wage verification issues 3) Employment separation issues 4) Identity verification problems 5) Outstanding overpayment that needs to be addressed.

same thing happening to me right now and its been 3 weeks with no answers from Washington ESD

I work at a company that does payroll and we see this sometimes when employers don't report wages correctly to the state. Your employer might need to file a correction with Washington ESD.

Another possibility is if you have any kind of pension or severance pay that might be affecting your eligibility. Washington ESD has specific rules about how those payments impact your weekly benefit amount.

This whole thread is making me nervous about my own claim that I just filed yesterday. How long should I wait before worrying if my benefit amount shows $0?

Just wanted to add that if you're on standby status with your employer, your weekly benefit calculation might be different and could show as $0 if you're not eligible for that particular week.

Final update from me - after getting through with Claimyr and having my account reviewed, I found out there was a simple data entry error from when I first filed. The agent fixed it in about 5 minutes and all my back payments were processed. Sometimes these issues that seem complicated are actually quick fixes once you reach the right person.

Make sure you're checking the right place for your benefit amount. Sometimes people look at the wrong section and think their benefits are $0 when they're actually processed correctly.

been following this thread and want to say thanks to everyone sharing info. dealing with unemployment stuff is hard enough without having to figure everything out alone

One more thing to check - make sure you completed your initial claim interview if one was scheduled. I missed mine and it caused my benefits to be held up with a $0 amount until I rescheduled.

Reading all these responses makes me realize how many different things can cause the $0 benefit amount issue. Really seems like talking to an actual Washington ESD agent is the only way to get a definitive answer about what's wrong with your specific claim.

Hope you get this sorted out OP. Keep us posted on what you find out - might help other people who run into the same issue.

I had a similar situation last year where my weekly benefit amount showed $0 for about 10 days after filing. In my case, it turned out Washington ESD was waiting for employment verification from my previous employer. The frustrating part was that there was no clear indication in my online account about what was holding things up - I only found out when I finally got through to speak with someone. My advice is to be persistent with calling, try calling first thing in the morning when they open, and definitely keep filing your weekly claims even though it shows zero. Once they resolved the verification issue, I received all the back payments I was owed.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my initial claim about 10 days ago and everything seemed to go smoothly, but when I check my weekly benefit amount it just shows $0. My claim status is active and I've been filing my weekly claims like I'm supposed to, but seeing that zero is really stressing me out. Based on what everyone's sharing here, it sounds like there could be so many different reasons - from wage verification issues to simple data entry errors. I think I'm going to try that Claimyr service that Lucas mentioned since regular calling hasn't worked for me either. It's reassuring to hear that people have gotten this resolved, even if it takes some persistence. Thanks for starting this thread Emma - it's helpful to know I'm not the only one dealing with this frustrating situation!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Filed my claim about 3 weeks ago and my weekly benefit amount has been stuck at $0 ever since. Like you, my claim shows as active but no payment amount. I've checked my correspondence section multiple times and don't see any pending issues or requests for additional information. It's really frustrating because I can't figure out what's holding it up. I've been continuing to file my weekly claims as everyone suggests, but it feels pointless when nothing is showing up. I think I might need to try that callback service people mentioned or find a way to actually speak with someone at Washington ESD. This whole process is way more complicated than it should be, especially when you're already stressed about finances. Thanks for posting about this - at least now I know I'm not alone in dealing with this problem!

I'm experiencing this exact same issue right now and it's incredibly stressful! Filed my initial claim about 2 weeks ago, everything seemed to process normally, but my weekly benefit amount has been showing $0 the entire time. My claim status says "Active" but there's just nothing in the payment section. I've been diligently filing my weekly claims anyway based on the advice here, but it's nerve-wracking not knowing what's wrong. I've checked my correspondence inbox multiple times and don't see any pending issues or requests for additional information. The uncertainty is really getting to me since I'm already dealing with the stress of being unemployed. Reading through all these responses gives me some hope though - it sounds like many of these cases are actually simple fixes once you can reach an actual person at Washington ESD. I think I'm going to try the Claimyr service that's been mentioned several times since regular calling clearly isn't working for most people. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences - it really helps to know this is a common issue and that people do get it resolved eventually!

I'm going through this exact same nightmare right now! Filed my claim about 6 weeks ago and have been stuck at $0 weekly benefit amount ever since. What's really frustrating is that I've called Washington ESD probably 100+ times and either get a busy signal or sit on hold for hours before getting disconnected. I've checked every single section of my online account multiple times - correspondence, decisions, payment history - and there's absolutely nothing indicating what the problem is. My claim status shows "Active" but that's meaningless when no payments are coming through. I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service everyone keeps mentioning because this traditional calling approach is clearly not working. The financial stress is getting overwhelming and I just need someone to tell me what's actually wrong with my account. Thanks for posting this Emma - it's both reassuring and depressing to see how common this issue is!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue and reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful! Filed my claim about 2 weeks ago and have been stuck at $0 weekly benefit amount despite my claim status showing "Active." Like many others, I've tried calling Washington ESD countless times but keep getting busy signals or disconnected after long holds. The uncertainty is really stressful when you're already dealing with unemployment. Based on all the advice shared here, I'm going to: 1) Keep filing my weekly claims no matter what, 2) Try the Claimyr service that Lucas Notre-Dame and others have recommended since regular calling isn't working, and 3) Check every section of my ESD account one more time for any hidden correspondence. It's reassuring to know this is a common issue and that most people do get it resolved once they can reach an actual agent. The stories about simple data entry errors or invisible system flags being fixed in minutes give me hope that my situation might be similarly straightforward once someone can actually look at my account. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this community support makes the process feel less overwhelming!

I'm going through this exact same frustrating situation right now! Filed my initial claim about 10 days ago and everything seemed to process smoothly, but when I log into my Washington ESD account, my weekly benefit amount just shows $0. My claim status is "Active" and I don't see any obvious pending issues, but that zero dollar amount is really concerning when you're already stressed about finances. Based on all the helpful responses here, it sounds like this could be anything from a simple data entry error to wage verification issues that aren't visible in the online portal. I've been trying to call Washington ESD but keep getting busy signals or getting disconnected after waiting on hold forever. I think I'm going to try that Claimyr service that several people mentioned since it seems like actually reaching a human being is the key to getting these issues resolved quickly. In the meantime, I'll definitely keep filing my weekly claims as everyone recommends. Thanks for starting this thread Emma - it's such a relief to know this is a common problem and that most people do get it sorted out eventually!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now and it's such a relief to find this thread! Filed my initial claim about 2 weeks ago and my weekly benefit amount has been stuck at $0 even though my claim shows "Active." Like so many others here, I've tried calling Washington ESD multiple times but keep getting busy signals or disconnected after hours of waiting. The financial stress is really getting to me since I have bills coming due and no idea when this will be resolved. Reading through everyone's experiences, it's clear that reaching an actual human being is the key to getting these issues fixed quickly. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service that Lucas Notre-Dame and others have recommended since traditional calling isn't working. It's encouraging to hear that many of these $0 benefit problems turn out to be simple fixes - data entry errors, system flags, or verification holds that agents can clear in just a few minutes. In the meantime, I'll keep filing my weekly claims as everyone suggests so I don't lose any weeks once this gets sorted out. Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences - this community support makes dealing with the Washington ESD system feel much less overwhelming!

I'm going through this exact same frustrating situation! Filed my initial unemployment claim with Washington ESD about 5 days ago and everything seemed to process normally, but my weekly benefit amount is showing $0. My claim status says "Active" which is confusing because if it's active, shouldn't there be a dollar amount? I've checked my correspondence section and don't see any pending issues or requests for additional documentation. Reading through all these responses has been really eye-opening - it seems like this $0 benefit issue is way more common than I expected! Based on everyone's advice here, I'm going to keep filing my weekly claims regardless of the zero amount and try to get through to an actual Washington ESD agent. The Claimyr service that several people mentioned sounds like it might be worth trying since regular calling clearly isn't working for most folks. It's both reassuring and frustrating to learn that many of these cases are simple fixes that just require human intervention. Thanks Emma for starting this thread - it's so helpful to know we're not alone in dealing with this confusing system!

I'm experiencing this exact same issue and it's so stressful! Filed my claim about 3 weeks ago and have been stuck at $0 weekly benefit amount despite my claim showing "Active." Like everyone else here, I've tried calling Washington ESD dozens of times but either get busy signals or wait on hold for hours before getting disconnected. What's really frustrating is that there's no clear indication in my online account about what's causing the hold-up - everything looks normal except for that zero dollar amount. Reading through all these experiences has been incredibly helpful though. It seems like this is unfortunately a very common issue with the Washington ESD system, and the consensus is that you really need to speak with an actual agent to get it resolved. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service that Lucas and others have recommended since traditional calling clearly isn't working. The success stories about simple fixes that take just minutes once you reach someone give me hope that my situation might be similarly straightforward. In the meantime, I'll keep filing my weekly claims as everyone suggests - don't want to lose those weeks once this gets sorted out. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences and advice!