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Just want to update everyone - my payment just hit my account about 10 minutes ago (4:45pm Monday). Looks like they're slowly working through the backlog. Check your accounts!
Just checked and mine came through too! Crisis averted lol
Thank you for the update! Just checked and mine is still not there, but feeling much better knowing they're actively processing them. Will keep an eye out!
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the esd system is GARBAGE!!!!! i spent 9 weeks with my claim saying disqualified when it was really in adjudication and nobody bothered to explain the difference. they expect us to somehow know their internal processes and terminology. such a broken system that makes people suffer while they take their sweet time reviewing basic claims!!! makes me SO ANGRY how they treat people who just need their benefits.
I understand your frustration, but there is actually a logical reason behind this (though it's still confusing). Claims are technically in a disqualified status until they complete adjudication and make a determination. The system was designed with this default position. I agree they should make this clearer to claimants though.
Update: I took everyone's advice and we kept filing weekly claims. We also managed to reach an ESD agent this morning (after many attempts). They explained that my son's claim is in adjudication because his employer reported the separation as "quit" instead of "laid off" when the project ended. The agent sent a message to the adjudicator to prioritize the case and said we should receive a fact-finding questionnaire within 3-5 business days. Thank you all for your help - at least now we know what's happening!
That explains everything! This is exactly why it's important to contact them. Employer reported separation reason discrepancies are one of the most common causes of adjudication. Make sure your son responds to that questionnaire IMMEDIATELY when it arrives and includes any documentation that proves it was a layoff (text messages, emails, etc). Glad you were able to get through and get some answers!
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my cousin works for the govs office (not sayin more for privacy) but she says they get HUNDREDS of complaints about ESD phones every month. nobody does anything cuz unemployment people dont vote enough i guess lol. system working exactly how they want it to tbh
That's depressing but probably accurate. Maybe we need to organize something bigger to get media attention? If enough people showed up at the Capitol or ESD headquarters with signs about the impossible phone system, local news might cover it.
Just a follow-up on my earlier comment - if you do contact your representatives, be very specific about your issue and what you want done. "Fix the phone system" is too vague. Ask for specific actions like "Increase staffing during peak hours" or "Implement a callback system instead of hold times." The more specific your ask, the more likely it is to be addressed. Also, tracking your call attempts can help. Document every time you call, how long you wait, and the outcome. This data is powerful when presented to representatives or the media.
That's smart advice. I've started keeping a log of all my attempts with screenshots of the call times. 26 calls so far with zero successful connections to an agent. I'll make sure my requests are specific when I contact representatives.
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After reading through this thread, I'd recommend a combined approach: 1. Send the certified letter to your employer citing RCW 50.12.070 2. Contact your adjudicator immediately (don't wait) to explain the situation 3. Submit bank statements and any pay documents you do have as temporary proof 4. Use the Claimyr service mentioned above if you're struggling to reach ESD by phone 5. File a wage complaint with L&I if your employer doesn't respond within 10 days The key with ESD is documenting everything. Keep a log of every attempt to contact your employer with dates, times, and who you spoke with. This will strengthen your case.
UPDATE: I took everyone's advice and sent a certified letter yesterday citing the RCW. I also managed to get through to my adjudicator (after a 2 hour wait on hold!) and she was actually really understanding. She put a note in my file and said they can work with bank statements for now while I'm trying to get the official documents. She also mentioned they can request the wage info directly from the employer if necessary. Thanks everyone for the helpful advice! Will update again once I know more.
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UPDATE: I finally got through to ESD! Used the Claimyr service that someone recommended here and it worked - got connected to an agent in about 25 minutes. Turns out my former employer didn't respond to ESD's request for information, which put my claim in limbo. The agent manually pushed it through and said I should see payments for all my back weeks within 48 hours. THANK YOU everyone for your help and suggestions. I was seriously about to have a breakdown over this.
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Nia Davis
congrats! glad it worked out for u. make sure u keep doing ur weekly claims on time even after u get paid
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Luca Ferrari
•Definitely will! Not making any mistakes now that it's finally getting fixed. I've set calendar reminders for my weekly claims.
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