I've been on PFMLA with Chime for about 7 months now and wanted to share my experience since I see you're just getting started! The consistency advice everyone's giving is spot on - I submit every Sunday evening around 9 PM and get my deposits Wednesday mornings like clockwork. One thing that really helped me in the beginning was setting up a simple spreadsheet to track my submission dates and deposit dates for the first month or two. It helped me see the pattern clearly and gave me confidence in the timing. Now I don't even think about it - just submit Sunday night and know Wednesday morning I'll have my payment. Also, don't stress too much about the reduced income adjustment period. It's tough at first, but once you get into a rhythm with the predictable payment schedule, budgeting becomes much more manageable. The key is just being consistent with that Sunday night submission routine that so many people have mentioned. You've got this!

I've been on PFMLA with Chime for about 10 months now and can definitely confirm the Sunday night submission strategy that everyone's recommending! I submit every Sunday around 8-9 PM and get my deposits Wednesday mornings between 5-6 AM consistently. One thing I wish someone had told me early on - if you're doing continuous leave (like I am for medical), make sure you understand how to properly fill out the "hours worked" vs "hours on leave" sections. I made mistakes in my first couple submissions that caused delays because I wasn't clear on how to report full days off vs partial days. Also, pro tip for budgeting with reduced PFMLA income: I set up a separate savings account at Chime specifically for these deposits and then transfer my budgeted amounts to checking for bills. Helps me avoid accidentally overspending since the PFMLA amount is usually quite a bit less than regular pay. The system really is predictable once you get into the groove - that first month of uncertainty is the hardest part!

FINAL UPDATE: The money hit my account this morning! All 8 weeks of backpay plus the current week. What a relief! Timeline for anyone searching in the future: - Appeal hearing: May 3 - Decision received: May 7 - Called and spoke to agent: May 18 - Payment received: May 23 So it took 16 days from decision to payment, but honestly I think it would have taken much longer if I hadn't called and had the agent manually expedite it. Thanks everyone for your help!

This is such a helpful thread! I'm in a similar situation - won my appeal 8 days ago but still no payment. Reading through everyone's experiences, it sounds like calling is really the key to getting things moving. I've been hesitant to use a paid service like Claimyr, but after seeing multiple success stories here, I think it might be worth it. The stress of waiting and not knowing what's happening is almost worse than the financial pressure. Thanks for sharing your timeline @Natasha Petrova - gives me hope that there's light at the end of the tunnel!

For what it's worth, I think Washington's unemployment system is pretty good compared to some states. The online portal is user-friendly and the staff knows what they're doing with interstate claims.

Thanks everyone for all this helpful information! I feel much more confident about the interstate claim process now. One last question - do I need to notify my current state's unemployment office before I move, or is it okay to just update my address with them after I've relocated to Washington? I want to make sure I don't accidentally create any issues by moving without proper notification.

Final summary for payment timing: File your weekly claim by Sunday night, expect payment Tuesday-Thursday if there are no issues. Delays usually mean Washington ESD is reviewing something in your claim. Stay consistent with your answers and job search activities to avoid unnecessary delays.

Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'm feeling much more confident about the payment timeline now. It sounds like Tuesday-Wednesday is the most common timeframe if I file Sunday night and keep my answers consistent. I'll definitely keep track of my payment patterns over the next few weeks to see if I can establish a reliable schedule for budgeting purposes. Really appreciate this community for breaking down how the Washington ESD payment system actually works!

Regarding your weekly claim, here's what you should do: 1. Answer "No" to the question about refusing work 2. In your work search log, do NOT include this interaction as one of your job search activities (it wasn't legitimate) 3. Keep detailed notes about this interaction separate from your claim, just in case you need to explain later 4. Continue your regular job search activities as required by ESD The key thing to understand is that ESD's "suitable work" definition includes legitimacy of the offer. A scam is not a legitimate offer and thus cannot be "suitable work" by definition. If you're particularly concerned, you can always add a note in the comments section of your weekly claim explaining that you encountered what appeared to be fraudulent recruitment activity but are continuing your legitimate job search.

One more thing I forgot to mention - you should check your credit reports right away if you shared any personal information with these scammers. Even confirming your full name, address, or that you're a US citizen could be used for identity theft. You can get free weekly credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com, and it might be worth putting a fraud alert on your credit file as a precaution.