I'm in week 7 of adjudication and this thread is giving me life right now! Hugo, congratulations on getting your payments processed - that must be such a huge relief after 6 weeks of waiting. I've been in the exact same cycle of obsessively checking the portal and panicking every time nothing changes. Reading about the signs to look for (weekly benefit amount changing, adjudication status disappearing) is super helpful because honestly ESD doesn't give us much guidance on what any of this means. I just checked my portal after reading this and my weekly benefit amount is still showing as pending, but at least now I know that's one of the key things to watch for. The stress of not knowing whether you'll be able to pay rent is absolutely crushing, so seeing successful outcomes like yours gives me hope that this nightmare will eventually end. Thanks for taking the time to update us - it means more than you know to those of us still stuck in limbo!

Wow, this entire thread has been such an emotional rollercoaster to read through! Hugo, I'm absolutely thrilled that you got your payments processed - what a relief that must have been after 6 weeks of uncertainty. I'm currently on week 4 of adjudication myself and have been doing that same obsessive portal checking routine everyone's talking about. It's honestly comforting to know I'm not the only one losing sleep over this stuff. The tips about watching for the weekly benefit amount to change from pending to an actual dollar figure are incredibly helpful - I never would have thought to look for that specific indicator. Reading all these experiences really highlights how broken the communication is on ESD's end, but at least we have this community to help decode what's actually happening behind the scenes. For everyone still waiting, this thread gives me so much hope that persistence pays off and that those adjudication disappearances and benefit amount changes really are positive signs. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories and especially to Hugo for coming back to update us with the good news!

I had the same confusion when I first started! One thing that helped me was creating a simple calendar reminder that says "File UI weekly claim for [previous week dates]" every Sunday. Also, if you ever miss a week by accident, don't panic - just file as soon as you remember and call Washington ESD to explain. They're usually understanding about honest mistakes as long as you don't make it a habit.

One more tip that really helped me - Washington ESD's mobile app actually makes filing weekly claims super easy once you get the hang of the timing. I was struggling with the desktop site at first but the app is more straightforward. You can also check your claim status and payment history right from your phone. Just make sure you're still filing every Sunday for the previous week (Sunday through Saturday) like everyone mentioned. The app will show you exactly which week you're certifying for so there's less confusion about the dates.

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - I received a performance bonus in January and wasn't sure if it should be included in my gross income reporting. After reading all these responses, it's clear I need to include it. One thing I'm wondering about though - if the bonus pushes me into a higher benefit calculation, does that mean I might actually get MORE weekly benefits? It seems counterintuitive but based on what Aria mentioned about using your highest-earning quarters, maybe including bonuses could actually work in your favor depending on the timing?

I just went through this same situation a few months ago! I had a year-end bonus of about $6,000 and was terrified to include it because I thought it would hurt my benefits somehow. But after talking to an ESD rep (and reading horror stories about overpayments), I included everything. Turns out it actually helped me because the bonus fell in my highest quarter and bumped up my weekly benefit amount by about $15. The key thing to remember is that ESD will cross-check your reported income with what your employer reports anyway, so there's really no hiding it. Better to be upfront from the start than deal with the nightmare of overpayment notices and appeals later. Include that full $75,700 - you'll sleep better knowing you did it right!

One last thing - keep copies or screenshots of your filed weekly claims. If there's ever a dispute about what you reported, having your own records can really help resolve things quickly.

Just wanted to add that if you're having trouble with the SecureAccess Washington login, make sure you're using the right website - it's secure.esd.wa.gov, not the general ESD site. I made that mistake my first week and couldn't figure out why I couldn't find the weekly claim option! Also, the system does maintenance on Sunday mornings sometimes, so if you can't get in right away on Sunday, try again in a few hours.

Just wanted to follow up - were you able to get through to ESD? What did they say about your situation?

This is really encouraging to hear about the 10-day grace period! I had no idea that existed. For anyone else reading this thread, it sounds like the key takeaways are: 1. You CAN still apply for Training Benefits within 10 days of your regular UI exhausting 2. Using a service like Claimyr can help you actually get through to ESD (their phone system is brutal) 3. Make sure your training program is on the approved in-demand occupations list 4. The approval process takes 2-3 weeks, so apply ASAP if you're in this situation @Amara Nnamani - really hope your Training Benefits get approved! Your situation will definitely help others who find themselves in the same boat. It's frustrating that this grace period isn't better publicized, but at least there are options for people who miss the deadline by just a few days.