dont bother with messages on eServices lol... waste of time. nobody reads those things!

UPDATE: Finally got through this morning! Used the employer services trick that @profile1 suggested and was connected within 15 minutes. The agent was actually really helpful - she confirmed there was an issue with verifying my previous employer (they hadn't responded to ESD's inquiries), and she put in an expedite request noting the 12+ week delay. She said someone from adjudication should call me within 2-5 business days. Fingers crossed this finally resolves things! Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

One more important thing - if your adjudication is specifically about severance pay, make sure you understand how ESD treats this. They typically don't deny your claim entirely, but they may delay your benefits start date based on the severance amount. For example, if you received 4 weeks of severance, your UI benefits might not begin until those 4 weeks have elapsed. However, you should still receive benefits for weeks after that period, and they should be paid retroactively once adjudication is complete. Also, check if your severance was paid as a lump sum or in regular paycheck intervals, as this can affect how ESD calculates the delay period. Having this documentation ready can help speed things up when you do reach someone.

my cousin works at WorkSource and says adjudication is taking forever for everyone right now. just keep filing every week and theyll backpay u eventually

Please update us after you talk to ESD! I'm in a similar situation (different company but also MLM-ish) and I'm worried about my benefits too. Hoping your case goes well!

UPDATE: Finally got through to ESD this morning using Claimyr (thanks for that recommendation, it actually worked!). The agent was super understanding once I explained it was an MLM requiring me to pay for my own licensing. She noted in my file that this wasn't suitable employment and said I should continue filing my weekly claims as normal. Such a relief! She said they see this kind of predatory recruiting all the time with these companies targeting unemployed people.

To add to what others have said, request a Statement of Overpayment Account through your eServices portal. This will show exactly what the system thinks you owe and for what time periods. Really helps when you get someone on the phone to have this info ready.

When you connect with an agent, be sure to ask them to document that this was a system error and request that they flag your account to prevent this from happening again in the future. Also request a formal letter confirming the resolution once it's fixed. This provides protection if it happens again.

can u let us know what happens after u refile? im curios how much more ul get with the new quarter

Just to clarify some technical details on this topic: When you withdraw an unemployment claim that hasn't paid benefits, it's completely removed from the system with no negative impacts. The quarters used for your base year calculation are the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before application. So filing on April 1, 2025 would use quarters: Jan-Mar 2024, Apr-Jun 2024, Jul-Sep 2024, and Oct-Dec 2024. Filing before April 1 would exclude the Oct-Dec 2024 quarter and instead use Oct-Dec 2023. If your earnings were higher in late 2024, waiting until April would definitely be beneficial.

Has anyone tried emailing your state representative about ESD issues? When my claim was stuck in adjudication for 5 weeks last year, I finally emailed my district rep with my claim details and they actually helped push it through within a week. Might be worth a try if you're really desperate about rent.

One more important thing to mention - make sure you're still doing and documenting your job search activities every week, even during adjudication. If they eventually approve your claim, they'll check that you've been meeting the job search requirements for all those weeks. I've seen people get approved after weeks of waiting only to discover they can't get paid for certain weeks because they didn't keep up with their job search requirements during the wait.

Quick question - did u also file taxes for 2020 and 2021? Just wondering because unemployment benefits are taxable and if someone claimed all that money in your name, there might also be tax issues you need to sort out with the IRS. Maybe get a copy of your tax transcripts too?

After you've filed the police report and contacted ESD, be sure to also: 1. Place a fraud alert on your credit reports (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) 2. Check your Social Security statement to ensure no one is reporting false wages 3. Contact the IRS Identity Protection Unit at 800-908-4490 The fact that you have clear documentation of your incarceration during the exact period of the claims is actually very helpful. It's unambiguous proof you couldn't have filed those claims yourself.

One thing to be aware of - make sure you can document why you missed those filings. When I went through adjudication for missed weeks, they asked for evidence of why I missed filing. I had medical documentation which helped my case. Do you have anything from a doctor about your ADHD? That might help if they ask for proof of 'good cause' for missing the filings. Just something to have ready.

I know waiting for adjudication is stressful but theres som good news in your situation. If youre still able to file and get paid for current weeks, that means your claim is active and in good standing overall. The adjudication is just for those specific missed weeks. In my experience with a similar situation, it took about 25 days for the adjudication to complete. Just keep filing on time while you wait!

You're actually onto something there. ESD typically has reduced staffing around major holidays, which can add a few days to processing times. Filing in the first week of a month can also mean slightly longer waits as they process end-of-month reporting from the previous period.

UPDATE: Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I completed my WorkSource registration today (can't believe I missed that step!) and also double-checked that I don't have any adjudication or identity verification issues. Going to give it until the end of next week as suggested, and then try contacting ESD directly if I still don't see any movement. I really appreciate all the insights and timeline expectations - helps me plan better for bills knowing this delay isn't unusual.

This is actually a really smart strategy I hadn't considered. The Governor's office was right to suggest this approach. I'm gonna try contacting both Murray and Cantwell today. My claim has been in adjudication for 51 days with zero explanation. Does anyone know how to find out who my local state representatives are? Should I contact them too?

Update: I just got off the phone with someone from Senator Murray's office! They took all my information and claim details and said they're sending an official inquiry to ESD on my behalf. They mentioned they've been getting a lot of these requests lately, so it seems like more people are trying this approach. They said to expect a response within 2 weeks. Fingers crossed this actually helps!