7 weeks with no ESD payment after June application - need governor's office contact

The Governor's Office can be reached at 360-902-4111, but honestly they'll probably just refer you back to ESD. What you need is to speak with an actual ESD agent who can see your claim details. What's your claim status showing in eServices - is it in adjudication or just pending?

The governor's office won't be able to help directly with your claim. Your issue sounds like a standard adjudication delay, which is unfortunately common, especially if there's anything unusual in your work history or separation reason. Here's what I'd recommend: 1. Continue filing your weekly claims on time even with no payment 2. Check if there are any "Upload Document" requests in your eServices account 3. Look for any correspondence in your eServices Notices/Letters section 4. Try calling right when they open at 8:00 AM (not 8:01, but exactly 8:00) 5. If you've been waiting 7+ weeks, contact your state representative (find them at leg.wa.gov) Even if you can't reach ESD, keep detailed records of all your attempts to contact them - dates, times, and methods. You'll need this if you request a hardship escalation.

my claim was stuck for 9 weeks last year... i know EXACTLY how u feel. its like screaming into a black hole. i litterally ran out of money and had to borrow from family. soooo frustrating!!!!

I was in the EXACT SAME SITUATION last month!!! Applied in May, got stuck in adjudication until mid-July with ZERO communication from ESD. It's absolutely CRIMINAL how they treat people who are already struggling financially. They expect us to meet all these deadlines but then can make us wait MONTHS with no income??? I tried the governor's office route too but just got bounced around to voicemails. The whole system is designed to make people give up.

Have you tried using Claimyr? It helped me get through to ESD when I was in adjudication for 5 weeks. The regular phone number is basically useless, but Claimyr got me connected to an agent in about 30 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. Their website is claimyr.com. The agent I spoke with was able to see exactly what was holding up my claim and escalated it for me. I got paid the following week.

Since you mentioned a 2-week gap in employment, that's likely the issue. ESD has to verify all employment gaps to ensure you weren't working unreported during that time. It's frustrating, but it's standard procedure. While continuing to try to reach ESD directly, you should prepare the following documents to help speed up your case when you do connect with someone: 1. Pay stubs or documentation from the job before the gap 2. Pay stubs from the job after the gap 3. Any documentation showing why there was a gap (job search records, etc.) 4. A written statement explaining the employment gap Having these ready can help resolve the adjudication much faster once you reach someone.

Have u tried going 2 a WorkSource office in person? sometimes they can help or at least give u better info than the websites

Since your claim is already in adjudication, here's the process that's happening: an adjudicator is assigned to review your specific issue (likely the employment gap you mentioned). The standard timeframe for adjudication in 2025 is 4-6 weeks, but they're currently running behind due to staffing shortages. If you do reach an agent through any method, ask specifically for a "hardship escalation" if you're facing eviction. This can prioritize your claim if you're at risk of losing housing. You'll need to explain your financial hardship situation. Keep in mind that if your claim is approved, you'll receive all back payments for any eligible weeks you've claimed - so don't stop filing your weekly claims regardless of the delay.

The governer won't help you. There all the same they jus pass u around until u give up. I spent 11 weeks waiting last year and had to take a crappy job just to avoid being homeless.

Update from someone who went through this recently: I waited 8 weeks in adjudication earlier this year. What finally worked was emailing my state senator AND representative (found their contact info on leg.wa.gov). I clearly explained my situation, how long I'd been waiting, and that I was facing financial hardship. Their office contacted ESD directly, and my claim was resolved within 5 days after that. Don't give up! The system is frustrating but persistence eventually pays off. And as others have mentioned, keep filing those weekly claims - when it finally resolves, you'll get all the back payments at once.