Will ESD pay my benefits next week after 6 week waiting period?

There seems to be some confusion here. Washington state only has a ONE week waiting period, not six weeks. If you've been waiting for 6 weeks with your claim still showing as 'pending', something isn't right. Your claim is likely stuck in adjudication or has an issue that needs to be resolved. Have you received any letters in your eServices inbox or by mail? Any notifications about identity verification or job separation issues?

i had this same problem last february, my claim got stuck for like 2 months!!! turns out my former employer disputed the layoff (they tried to claim i quit). check if theres a fact finding thing u need to fill out maybe? sometimes they dont notify u properly

The 6-week timeframe you mentioned is incorrect. As the other commenter said, Washington only has a ONE week waiting period where you don't receive benefits but must still file a weekly claim. After that, you should begin receiving payments within 2-3 days of filing each weekly claim IF your claim is approved with no issues. If your status has been showing as 'pending' for 5+ weeks, your claim is almost certainly in adjudication, which means there's an issue that needs to be resolved before benefits can be paid. Common issues include: 1. Identity verification problems 2. Employer dispute about your separation reason 3. Work history verification 4. Earnings discrepancies You need to contact ESD ASAP to find out what's causing the delay. Unfortunately, getting through on the phone can be extremely difficult.

I had a similar experience earlier this year where my claim sat in pending status for nearly 8 weeks without any communication from ESD. I finally discovered there was an issue with my ID verification that I wasn't notified about. I'd recommend trying to call first thing in the morning (7:30am) when the queue is shorter. Also, have you checked your spam folder for any ESD emails? Sometimes their notifications get filtered. One thing that helped me was using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an ESD agent when I couldn't get through on my own. They have a service that helps you connect with ESD without spending hours on hold. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 It was definitely worth it for me to finally get my claim unstuck after weeks of frustration.

not to freak u out but my sister waited 12 WEEKS for her first payment last year! ESD is a total mess tbh. they never even told her why it took so long. keep calling!!

I work in HR and deal with unemployment claims regularly. There's definitely a misunderstanding here. Washington has a mandatory ONE week waiting period (the first week you're eligible). After that, claims without issues are typically processed within 1-3 weeks. Since you've been waiting 6 weeks with your claim still showing as "pending," there's almost certainly an issue that needs to be resolved. The most likely possibilities are: 1. Your employer contested the layoff or provided information that conflicts with your claim 2. There's a wage verification issue (your reported wages don't match employer records) 3. Your identity verification hasn't been completed 4. There's a technical glitch in processing your claim You MUST speak with an ESD representative to resolve this. Unfortunately, their phone system is overwhelmed. Try calling right when they open at 7:30am, and keep calling throughout the day if necessary. You can also try sending a secure message through your eServices account, but phone is typically faster for resolving issues.

ya the ESD website is totally usless sometimes lol. mine said pending for like 3 weeks then suddenly changed to PAID with no notification. have u checked ur bank account? sometimes the money shows up before the website updates.

To follow up on this thread: Once you get your claim issues resolved, make sure you understand how the weekly claiming process works to avoid future problems: 1. File every week, even if your claim status is pending 2. Answer all questions accurately - contradictory answers can trigger adjudication 3. Report all work and earnings properly, even partial hours 4. Complete your 3 job search activities each week and document them correctly 5. Be prepared to provide your job search log if requested Many people don't realize that missing even one weekly claim can create significant delays. And once your claim is approved, you'll need to continue these activities to receive your benefits without interruption. Hope you get this resolved quickly!