How do I file my weekly claim in Washington state?
You can file your weekly claim either by Internet or by calling the weekly claims line on 1-800-318-6022. You can file a weekly claim any time beginning at 12:01 a.m. Sunday to 5 p.m. of the last working day of the week – this is usually Friday, unless there is a state holiday.
How do I file weekly unemployment by phone?
File your Initial or Weekly / Continued Claim
- To file a new claim by telephone, call toll free, Monday – Friday between 8:15am and 4:30pm and between 9am and 1pm on Saturday (closed state holidays) 1-866-832-2363.
- To file a weekly claim by telephone, call toll free 1-800-897-5630.
What happens if you forget to file your weekly unemployment claim in Washington?
If you’ve missed filing benefits for: Five or more weeks, you can restart your claim for the current week and optionally request to backdate the reopening in eServices or with a Claims Center agent. Fewer than five weeks, you don’t need to restart your claim.
Can I file my weekly unemployment claim on Monday?
Filing a weekly claim online is a requirement of continued eligibility for unemployment insurance. If you do not file your weekly claim, you will not receive payment for that week. No exceptions. You may file your weekly claim on Sunday from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM or Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
What happens if you forget to file your weekly unemployment?
If you miss a week, you will be able to file for the current week and the prior week (the one you missed filing for) only. If you miss filing your weekly claims for more than two weeks, the weekly claim filing system will no longer recognize you.
Why can’t I file my Pua claim?
Only if you are denied for regular state UI (and you will be notified that you are) should you then apply for PUA. Other reasons PUA claims are being denied are due to ongoing “glitches” in unemployment filing systems/websites that have required a lot more updates to support the new PUA provisions.
How do I claim my weekly unemployment benefits online?
When requesting weekly unemployment benefits online, we strongly recommend using a laptop or desktop computer.
- Log in to your UI Online account.
- Select Request benefit payment on your account home page.
- Follow the prompts to request a benefit payment.
- Print the confirmation page for your records.
Should I file a new unemployment claim?
You must reapply for a new claim if you earned enough wages in the last 18 months and are still unemployed or working part time. We will notify you when your new claim is processed. If you’re unsure if you have enough wages as reported by an employer, log in to UI OnlineSM and select File New Claim.