One thing that helped speed up my adjudication was submitting very detailed job separation information. My claim was stuck for weeks until I uploaded a detailed letter explaining exactly why and how I was separated from my employer, with dates, supervisor names, and relevant company policy information. Within days of uploading this documentation (using the document upload tool in my ESD account), my claim moved forward. The more specific information you can provide upfront, the less the adjudicator has to investigate.

anybody else notice wen u finally get thru to ESD they act like ur bothering them?? lady i talked to was so rude like im just trying to feed my family here not trying to scam anyone

While you're waiting, make sure you're meeting the job search requirements too! Even during adjudication, you need to be completing 3 job search activities each week. I learned this the hard way - I was finally approved after 6 weeks in adjudication only to find out my first few weeks were disqualified because I hadn't properly documented my job search activities. I thought I didn't need to do them until after approval. Big mistake that cost me almost $3,800 in benefits I never got. Keep a detailed log of every job application, resume submission, networking event, WorkSource workshop, etc. The ESD system lets you record these each week when you file your claim, but I also kept a separate spreadsheet with more details just in case I was ever audited (which does happen randomly).

Thanks everyone for the helpful information! I'm going to upload my documentation today, keep filing my weekly claims, and try to get through to someone about expediting my case due to financial hardship. I'll also make sure to properly log my job search activities going forward. I'll update this thread when I finally get a determination for anyone else who might be in the same situation.

One more important tip I forgot to mention - the identity verification system they use now (ID.me) is much faster than in 2020, but some people still have issues with it. If you have a state-issued ID that's not expired and access to a smartphone with a camera, you should be fine. But if your verification gets stuck, that will hold up your entire claim. Also, they're much stricter now about checking that you're using Washington State's job search resources specifically. Make sure at least one of your three weekly job search activities involves WorkSource or the WorkSourceWA.com website. They're automatically cross-referencing those systems.

Thank you all so much for sharing your experiences - this has been incredibly helpful! It sounds like things have definitely improved since the COVID chaos, but I should still expect some delays if anything triggers adjudication. I'm going to file tomorrow (Wednesday) morning per the advice here, make sure my separation reason is clearly documented, and start my job searches right away. Fingers crossed my healthcare employer doesn't contest anything! Also, I'm saving that Claimyr info just in case I need to actually reach someone. Last time I literally never got through on the phone lines despite trying for weeks.

Thanks everyone for the advice! I'll stop filing for those two weeks and then resume when I get back. Good to know my claim will stay active. Really appreciate all the helpful responses!

where r u going on vacation?? i need one too lol

i waited 6 weeks total and mine went from pending issue to pending then approved in 10 days. the thing is every case is different depending on why you left. my cousin quit her job and got denied and had to appeal. it all depends on your specific situation.

I've seen claims move from "pending issue" to "pending" and then to "paid" within a week, while others take longer. Based on your situation (voluntary quit for education), the key factor will be whether your case meets the "good cause" threshold. For education-related quits, ESD typically considers: 1. Was the education necessary for career advancement? 2. Did you attempt reasonable accommodations with your employer? 3. Is the education program approved/accredited? Since you mentioned it's a nursing program and you tried to work with your employer on scheduling, this strengthens your case. The documents you already have (resignation letter, class schedule, communication with supervisor) are exactly what you need if you face denial and need to appeal. Regarding timeframes: if you don't see movement in the next 10-14 days, I would recommend trying to contact ESD directly. The 4-week mark is typically when they should be finalizing these decisions.