6 weeks stuck in ESD adjudication for claim reopening - desperate for help!

I was stuck in adjudication for 5 weeks last year. Totally get the stress! Have u tried contacting ur state rep? Thats what finally worked 4 me. Google ur district rep and send them an email explaining ur situation.

Reopened claims are going through extensive review processes right now, especially if there's any change in your employment history since your original claim. The system flags these for manual review to prevent fraud. In your situation, I recommend these specific steps: 1. Make sure you're continuing to file your weekly claims even though you're not getting paid 2. Check your ESD account for any alerts or requests for documentation - sometimes these get missed 3. Contact your WorkSource office directly - they sometimes have direct lines to ESD case managers 4. If you're facing eviction, immediately apply for emergency rental assistance through DSHS The adjudication process is frustrating but it will eventually resolve. Just make sure you don't miss any deadlines for weekly claims or document requests while waiting.

same thing happened 2 me last month, took FOREVER!! and then one day just fixed itself lol. ESD is a mess rn. hang in there!

After wasting WEEKS trying to get through to ESD about my adjudication issue, I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) and actually got through to a real agent in about 15 minutes. They basically call ESD for you and when they get through, they connect you. Saved me from absolute insanity after calling 50+ times myself and getting nowhere. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The ESD agent I finally spoke with was able to see exactly why my claim was held up in adjudication (missing employer response) and escalated it. Got resolved within 3 days after that call.

I work with unemployment claims professionally. Six weeks in adjudication for a reopened claim does indicate something is flagged in your file. Most likely causes are: 1. Employer dispute about reason for separation 2. Earnings verification issues from your 3-month return period 3. Availability for work questions triggered by your work search activities Your fastest resolution paths are: 1. Call ESD early morning (7:30am) when queue is shortest 2. Request an escalation specifically for financial hardship 3. Ask clearly: "What specifically is causing my adjudication delay and what documentation can I provide to resolve it?" The fact that this is a reopening after a brief return to work often triggers additional scrutiny. The agent needs to verify your eligibility for the new period hasn't been compromised by the circumstances of your second separation.

I used Claimyr too and can confirm it works. Got through to an agent who saw my adjudication was just sitting there with no activity for weeks. They put a note for urgent review and I got approved 4 days later. Worth every penny when you're facing eviction!

Quick question - are you on regular UI or some kind of special program? Because reopenings should be WAY faster than 6 weeks. Mine only took 3 days last month. Maybe you're in some special category that's causing the delay?

To answer your follow-up: The most effective "magic words" for escalation are "facing imminent eviction" or "utilities scheduled for disconnection." Be prepared to verify this if asked. Regarding your employer contesting the previous claim: That's highly relevant. The system likely flagged your file for a full review of both separation instances. In these cases, the adjudicator often attempts to contact your employer again for the second separation details, and if the employer is slow to respond, your claim sits in limbo. You can potentially speed this up by proactively submitting documentation about your most recent separation (final paycheck stub, layoff notice, etc.) through your eServices account. Label it clearly as "Documentation for current adjudication - reopened claim.

btw did u check if theres any pending questionnaires or fact finding forms in ur account? sometimes they hide those things and dont actually tell u they're there!! my friend missed one and was stuck for MONTHS

I recommend calling on Wednesday or Thursday if possible. Monday and Tuesday call volumes are typically 30-40% higher, making it much harder to get through. Also, when you do connect with an agent, ask them to check for "pending issues" not just "questionnaires" - they're categorized differently in their system. And yes, definitely try the WorkSource office. While they're technically separate from ESD, many WorkSource specialists have been trained to help with unemployment issues specifically because of the high volume of cases. Some offices even have dedicated ESD liaisons on certain days of the week.

update us when u get it fixed! im in week 4 of waiting so im right behind u lol