Good luck with the corrections! Remember, minor mistakes on initial claims are super common. Washington ESD sees this stuff all the time.

I went through something similar when I first filed my claim! The anxiety about making mistakes is totally understandable, but everyone here is giving you solid advice. I had to correct my employment dates and add a missing employer about 3 weeks after filing. The Washington ESD agent I spoke with said corrections are really routine for them - they'd much rather have accurate information than let errors slide through. Don't stress too much about it, just focus on getting those corrections made as soon as you can reach them.

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!

Another thing - if they deny your waiver or only approve a partial waiver, you have the right to APPEAL! Don't just accept their decision. You have 30 days from the date on the determination letter to file an appeal with the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). My first waiver request was completely denied, but I appealed and got 50% waived after the hearing. The judge was actually reasonable unlike the ESD bureaucrats. Make sure you have all your financial hardship evidence organized if you need to go this route.

I'm in a very similar situation - filed my overpayment waiver in March for $18,400 and still waiting for a decision. The stress is absolutely overwhelming, especially when you're already struggling financially. Based on what I'm reading here, it sounds like 3-4 months is pretty typical right now, so you're not alone in the long wait. I've been trying some of the suggestions from this thread: - Called that Collections number (855-829-9243) that Andre mentioned and actually got through! They confirmed my waiver is "under review" but couldn't give a timeline - Been checking my online ESD account weekly for any messages - Continuing to make small payments when I can ($50-75/month) even though it's tight The waiting is the worst part because you can't plan anything or move forward with your life. Hang in there - from what others are saying, it sounds like most people do get at least some relief, even if it's not 100%. And definitely keep that appeal option in mind if the initial decision isn't favorable. Sending you good vibes that you hear something soon! 🤞