Keep checking your SecureAccess Washington account too, not just for the determination letter but in case they need additional documentation from you. Sometimes they request more info and if you miss it, it delays everything even more.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now - filed my claim 6 weeks ago after being laid off and still no determination letter. My status just says "pending" and I can't file weekly claims yet either. It's so stressful not knowing if I'll be approved or when any money might come. I've been checking my account obsessively but nothing changes. Reading through all these responses is actually making me feel a bit better knowing I'm not the only one dealing with these long wait times. Sounds like 6-8 weeks might be the new normal unfortunately.

Update: My status just changed to Processing-Paid! So it took 4 business days to go from Processing-Web to Processing-Paid. Hopefully the actual payment comes through quickly. Thanks for all the helpful responses!

That's awesome Ana! Congrats on getting to Processing-Paid status. From my experience, once you hit that stage the actual payment usually shows up pretty fast - within 1-2 business days like Fidel mentioned. It's such a relief when you finally see that status change after all the waiting and uncertainty. Hope your payment hits your account soon and this helps with your budgeting!

Thanks everyone for all the detailed responses. This is exactly the kind of practical information that Washington ESD should provide upfront but doesn't. Really appreciate this community!

Another place to check is your initial claim confirmation page when you log into the Washington ESD portal. If you go to "View Claim Details" or "Claim History," the account number is often displayed at the top of that page along with your claim status. I found mine there when I couldn't locate my monetary determination letter. Also, make sure you're checking all folders in your email - sometimes those ESD emails end up in spam or promotions folders.

Quick update on timelines - based on current ESD processing times in 2025, claims with employer response delays are typically resolved within 8-12 weeks from the initial filing date. So you're nearing the typical resolution window. Once your claim is processed, payment is usually issued within 48-72 hours to your chosen payment method (direct deposit or debit card). One other tip: if you call ESD, have your part-time employer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) handy. This helps the agent look up exactly where the delay is occurring in the system.

I went through something very similar last year! ESD absolutely will process and pay you for those 6 weeks you were eligible, even though you're now working full-time. Your current employment status has zero impact on weeks you already claimed and were entitled to. The employer response delay is incredibly frustrating but super common. In my case, it took about 10 weeks total before I got my backpay, but I did receive every penny I was owed. Since you properly reported your part-time earnings each week, you should be in good shape once they finally get the employer verification sorted out. One thing that helped me was calling my part-time employer's payroll department directly and explaining that their delay was holding up my unemployment benefits. Sometimes a direct call from you can motivate them to respond to ESD faster than waiting for them to get around to it on their own timeline. Hang in there - the money will come eventually!

Just remember that when you file your weekly claims, you'll need to continue meeting all the same requirements - actively looking for work, being able and available, reporting any earnings, etc. The requirements don't change just because it's your second claim.

Just wanted to add that you should also make sure to keep good records of your employment dates and wages from both jobs when you file your second claim. Washington ESD will need accurate information about when you worked at each job and how much you earned. I learned this the hard way when I had to dig through old pay stubs during my claim review. Having everything organized upfront will make the process much smoother.