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Honestly the hardest part for me wasn't filing the initial claim, it was remembering to file the weekly claims every single week. Set a reminder on your phone or calendar because missing even one week can mess things up.
I do mine every Sunday morning. The system is usually less busy then and it's a good way to start the week with that task done.
I set a recurring alarm for Sunday at 9am. After a few weeks it becomes routine.
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One more thing - if you worked in multiple states recently, you might need to file in a different state depending on where you earned the most wages. Check the ESD website for interstate claim info.
I only worked in Washington so I should be good. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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One last tip - sign up for WorkSourceWA too. It's Washington's job search website and sometimes they have resources and job fairs that can help with your search.
Is that required or just recommended?
I think it's technically required to register with WorkSource, but even if it wasn't it's a good resource to have.
The most important thing is to be honest and thorough in all your reporting. The state has ways of checking everything and it's not worth the risk to try to game the system.
Definitely keeping that in mind. Better to be overly honest than risk having to pay everything back.
Exactly. The penalties for fraud are severe, so just be straightforward about everything.
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can confirm wednesday payments with bank of america. usually shows up around 8am wednesday morning if i file sunday evening
Good to know! Seems like most major banks are pretty consistent with Wednesday timing.
same with US Bank - always wednesday morning for me
Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread answered way more questions than I expected. Sounds like Wednesday is the magic day for most people, and I'll know to check my account for issues if it's later than Thursday.
Happy to help! Payment timing is one of the most common questions people have about unemployment.
Glad we could provide some clarity. The Washington ESD system can be confusing, but once you understand the timing it's more predictable.
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I tried that Claimyr thing too after seeing it mentioned here. Worked great for getting through to ask about my adjudication issue. Way better than the endless busy signals I was getting before.
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Paolo Moretti
•OK you've convinced me. Three people now saying it works. I'm going to check out that demo video and probably give it a try.
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Diego Flores
•Yeah it's worth it just for the peace of mind of knowing you'll actually get to talk to someone instead of wasting hours calling.
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Anastasia Ivanova
Thanks for all the info everyone. This has been way more helpful than the Washington ESD website FAQ section. At least now I know what to expect when I file my claim.
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Keisha Jackson
•You're welcome! Feel free to come back if you have more questions once you start the claims process. Lots of helpful people here.
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Anastasia Ivanova
•Will do. This community seems really supportive compared to some other forums I've looked at.
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