Quick question - did you set up direct deposit or did you choose the debit card option? The debit cards take WAY longer (my roommate waited 3 weeks for hers to arrive even though her claim said paid). Also make sure your bank account info is entered exactly right in the system.

One other thing to check - log into your ESD account and look at your "Payment History" section, not just your claim status. This will show the actual payment processing date and method. If it shows a payment date but no deposit in your account within 3-5 business days after that date, then you should definitely contact ESD. Also verify that the bank account number listed in your profile is correct (often only the last 4 digits are visible).

Update for everyone: The money actually hit my account this morning! Less than 24 hours after the status changed from pending to paid. I'm honestly in shock at how quickly it moved once it finally got approved.\n\nThanks again for all the support during the wait. This community has been a lifesaver for my mental health during this stressful time. Sending all the good vibes to those still waiting - your turn is coming!

So happy for you!!! Hope I'm posting my success story soon too!

This is a normal part of the final approval process. When the Governor's office escalates a claim, it triggers what's called a "special examination review" in the ESD system. This appears as a new adjudication date with a pending status. This is actually good news - it means your claim is in the final verification stage before payment. The status progression typically goes: 1. Processing-web (initial review) 2. Pending (adjudication needed) 3. Processing-web (being worked on) 4. Pending with new adjudication date (final verification after escalation) 5. Processing (payment calculation) 6. Paid (complete) Each status can last 24-72 hours depending on workload. Since you have confirmation from the Governor's office, you're likely at stage 4 and moving to stage 5 soon. All weeks should be paid retroactively when it finalizes.

did u try clicking on the pending weeks individually? sometimes mine would say pending on the main page but when i clicked thru to each week some were actually processing and some were pending its weird

So much misinformation in this thread! The rules about severance in Washington are VERY specific. Whether your severance affects your benefits depends on how your employer classified it, not just what you call it. True severance (compensating for job loss) doesn't affect benefits. But if your employer classified it as "continuation pay" or "salary continuation" with full benefits, it might be considered pay in lieu of notice, which WOULD affect your benefits. You should: 1. Apply for UI immediately - you're already outside the recommended window 2. When asked about payments, accurately report your severance 3. Let ESD make the determination based on your specific situation 4. Appeal if you disagree with their decision And YES, you absolutely should be doing your 3 job search activities every week starting NOW, even if you end up not being eligible for payment during some weeks due to severance. This ensures your claim stays active.

You've gotten some great advice here! I'll just add that when you apply, make sure to clearly explain your severance arrangement in the section where they ask about other income. Be precise about the amounts and payment schedule. To directly answer your questions: 1. Yes, apply now - don't wait until February 2. You may receive partial benefits during severance periods depending on the amount 3. You'll likely receive full benefits during weeks you don't receive a severance payment 4. Start your job search activities immediately and document everything One thing no one has mentioned: when you first apply, there's a one-week waiting period before benefits begin. So even if you're approved, you won't get paid for the first eligible week. That's another reason not to delay - you're just losing potential benefit weeks by waiting.

my situation was kinda similar - I had adjudication for like 7 weeks last summer! what finally worked for me was contacting my state representative's office. they have liaisons who work with ESD and can sometimes get things moving faster. might be worth a try if you hit week 7 with no movement?

Update: Just got off the phone with ESD again. They told me that my employer now has until the end of next week to respond (which would be around 6.5 weeks total since I filed). If they don't respond by then, the adjudicator will make a decision based solely on my statement and documentation. The agent said my case notes look good, but couldn't promise anything about the outcome. Fingers crossed!

I've been through this process twice (once in 2022 and again in early 2025), and here's what I learned: 1. First, continue filing weekly claims no matter what 2. Request conditional payments while in adjudication (as mentioned above) 3. Contact your state representative's office - they have liaisons who can escalate ESD issues 4. Make sure you've uploaded ALL documentation to your account 5. Keep detailed logs of every call attempt, who you spoke with, and what was said When you finally reach someone, ask them to add notes to your file indicating you've been trying to resolve this. And definitely request backdating for those disqualified weeks once adjudication completes. Hang in there - the system is frustrating but persistence pays off!

this EXACT thing hapened to me 2 months ago!!! my stupid boss said i was fired for attendance but i only missed work when my kid was sick and i had doctors notes!!! it took 7 WEEKS for them to finish adjudication and then they DENIED me!!! had to appeal to OAH and won but it took almost 3 months total. keep fighting!!!

this is why I always print out the paper forms and mail them in lol. technology always breaks and then your stuck without benefits. old school methods still work!

UPDATE: I tried the incognito browser thing and IT WORKED!! thanks everyone!! filed my claim just in time

ugh this is exactly why i tell everyone to always appeal EVERYTHING with unemployment!! even if you think you might owe the money, always file the appeal and waiver request because once they start taking money its so hard to get it back. sorry ur dealing with this, the waiting is the worst part :/

wait so they approved ur first 3 waivers but not the 4th one for the same issue?? that makes no sense!! did u use the same reason for all of them? im confused how they could approve some but not others

When I applied last year my claim got stuck in processing because I didn't realize they sent me a questionnaire that went to my spam folder. Definitely check all email folders carefully. Once I found it and responded, my claim was approved within 3 days. Also make sure your contact info is up to date in your eServices account.

One more thing - make sure you're meeting the job search requirements while waiting! You need to document at least 3 job search activities each week. Keep detailed records of everything - position, company, application method, contact info, etc. ESD can audit your job search logs even months later, and if they find you weren't meeting requirements, you could be asked to repay benefits.

just went thru this last month. my identity got fixed but the other issue took another 2 weeks even with escalation. keep calling!

One thing to keep in mind - in my experience, when you go through the Governor's office, ESD typically assigns a specific case manager to handle your claim. If you call ESD directly, ask if there's a case manager assigned to your claim from the escalation. If there is, ask for their direct contact information. Also, check your ESD account for any alerts or action items daily. Sometimes they'll request additional information but won't call or email you about it. Missing these requests can add weeks to your wait time.