has anyone else noticed they always seem to put first-time claimants in adjudication? happened to me and like 5 other people i know. almost like they do it automatically for new people

UPDATE: I finally got through to ESD this morning after trying for days! They told me my claim is in adjudication because my employer reported a different reason for separation than what I put. I said I was laid off due to lack of work, but apparently my employer is claiming I was terminated for performance issues (which is NOT true). The agent said they'll be scheduling a phone interview with both me and my employer separately to determine what actually happened. At least now I know what's going on. She estimated 3-4 more weeks before resolution. Going to call my mortgage company to see if I can get an extension. Thanks everyone for your help explaining this!

Regarding Claimyr - yes, it actually works. I was skeptical at first too, but after trying to get through to ESD for 3 days with no luck, I decided to try it. Got connected to an agent who could actually see my claim details and gave me specific information about why it was pending and what I needed to do next. Definitely better than guessing or waiting for letters that may never come. The peace of mind was worth it for me.

The agent I spoke with was able to see exactly what was causing the hold up and added notes to my claim. In my case, they saw my employer hadn't responded yet and put in a follow-up request. They couldn't instantly approve my claim or anything, but they could escalate it and provide me with actual information instead of generic responses. That specific knowledge helped me know what to do next.

any update??? did your payment come through yet????

For future reference, this seems to happen a few times each year. ESD doesn't always announce these processing delays, but they typically resolve within 24-48 hours. The key indicators are: 1. Payment shows as 'paid' in your ESD account 2. Multiple people experiencing the same delay 3. No holidays or announced system maintenance Glad your payment came through! I recommend keeping a small emergency buffer if possible, as these occasional delays can happen without warning.

To directly answer your timeline question: Currently in Washington state, the average wait time from appeal filing to hearing notice is approximately 4-5 weeks, with an additional 2-3 weeks until the actual hearing date. However, this can vary based on current case volume. Here's what you should do while waiting: 1. Continue filing your weekly claims without interruption 2. Maintain detailed records of all job search activities (3 per week minimum) 3. Gather documentation of past job search activities, especially for the weeks in question 4. Watch for mail from both ESD and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) 5. Check your spam/junk folder for emails, as some notices are sent electronically Approximately 60% of work search related appeals are successful when the claimant provides thorough documentation at the hearing.

my roommate had their hearing over the phone it was super easy actually

theres another trick i learned. when u get the "all lines are busy" message, dont hang up right away. wait about 30 seconds sometimes it will actually put u in the queue anyway. worked for me twice now. the system is weird like that lol

UPDATE: I got in!!! Combination of several suggestions here worked. I searched my old emails and found which SAW ID was the right one. Then I used the separate SAW help desk number that someone suggested, and got through after only 20 minutes on hold. They reset my password and verified my account. The agent also gave me a direct number to the ESD technical support team (not the main claims line) which I'm happy to share: (360) 507-9195. Thanks everyone for your help! Now I can finally start my claim process.