Good luck OP! I hope you get through soon. This thread has some good advice - try the early morning calls, different numbers, and maybe that callback service people mentioned. Don't give up!

I've been dealing with a similar situation with my unemployment claim being stuck in adjudication for months. One thing that helped me was calling the Spanish language line (even if you don't speak Spanish) and asking to be transferred to an English-speaking agent - sometimes those lines have shorter wait times. Also, I found that calling right before they close at 4pm on Wednesdays sometimes works because people give up calling by then. The system is definitely broken but persistence is key. Have you tried submitting any additional documentation through the online portal while you wait? Sometimes that can help move things along even if you can't reach anyone by phone.

UPDATE: Mine just switched to 'paid' status! Looks like it was definitely just delayed because of the holiday. Thanks everyone for the reassurance. This system gives me so much anxiety sometimes.

Mine just updated to paid status too! What a relief. I've been unemployed for 4 months now and every single holiday creates this same panic spiral. You'd think I'd learn by now that it's just the processing delay, but when you're living paycheck to paycheck (or in this case, benefit to benefit), even a day delay feels terrifying. Really wish ESD would just put a simple notice on their website during holiday weeks saying "Processing delayed by 1 business day due to federal holiday" - would save so many people so much stress!

I switched to direct deposit after using the KeyBank card for a few months. Way more convenient and I don't have to worry about losing another card or remembering another PIN.

Overall the KeyBank Reliacard system works pretty well for Washington unemployment. Just treat it like any other debit card and you shouldn't have problems.

I'm in a similar boat - had my appeal hearing last month and went through the exact same status changes you're describing. The "adjudication in progress" status appeared about 2 days after my hearing and I was worried it meant something bad. Turns out it's completely normal! Got my decision letter in the mail exactly 12 days after the hearing (favorable decision), and then it took another 5 business days for the payments to actually show up in my account. The whole time I kept filing my weekly claims like others have mentioned. One tip: if you have access to eServices, check the "Letters" or "Correspondence" section daily. My decision actually showed up there 3 days before the physical letter arrived in the mail. Saved me a few days of stress! The fact that your employer didn't show up is definitely a good sign - they can't present their side of the story if they're not there. Hang in there, it sounds like you're on the right track!

I went through this exact same thing last year! The "adjudication in progress" status is completely normal after an appeal hearing - it just means ESD is processing the Administrative Law Judge's decision. The fact that your employer didn't show up is actually really good for your case, since they can't present any evidence against you. In my experience, the timeline was about 10-14 days from hearing to getting the written decision, then another week for it to show up in the payment system. The key thing is to keep filing your weekly claims during this whole process - if you win the appeal, you'll get back pay for all those weeks. I know the waiting is stressful when you're dealing with bills, but try not to read too much into the status changes. The system goes through several different statuses as the decision moves through different departments. You're in the home stretch now!

One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is that Washington ESD also has a waiting week, which means your first week of unemployment won't be paid even if you're approved. So when you're calculating your finances, factor in that you'll get your first payment in week 2, not week 1. Also, if you end up needing to appeal any decision or if there are issues with your claim, it can add weeks to the process. I'd recommend having some emergency savings set aside just in case there are delays. With your $1,000/week earnings for 14 months though, you should qualify without any major issues - that's a solid work history that ESD likes to see.

Anna, I went through this exact calculation when I was making similar wages. With your $1,000/week for 14 months, you're actually in a pretty good spot. Washington will look at your highest earning quarter from your base year - so if you've been consistent, that's around $13,000 quarterly. The formula they use typically results in about 50-60% of your weekly wage, so you're probably looking at $600-700 per week in benefits. The fact that you have 14 months of steady earnings means you'll have solid quarters in your base year, which is exactly what their system needs. Don't stress too much about the website being confusing - the actual application process walks you through everything step by step, and with your work history you should qualify without major issues.