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Sara Hellquiem

Identity verification stuck in ESD adjudication for 2 months - 7 payments missed!

I'm beyond frustrated with ESD right now! I got laid off from my construction job in January and immediately filed for unemployment. My initial claim was approved and I started filing my weekly claims right away. But here's where it got messed up - apparently I never completed the ID verification process (even though I swear I submitted everything when I first applied). On February 12th, I got a letter saying I was DISQUALIFIED because they couldn't verify my identity. I immediately uploaded my driver's license, social security card, and a utility bill through their secure portal. My claim status changed to "adjudication in progress - identity verification" and it's been stuck there for 7 WEEKS! I've sent 3 messages through eServices with zero response. Every time I try calling, I get the "high call volume" message and then get disconnected - not even put on hold! Meanwhile, I've dutifully kept filing my weekly claims (going on 7 weeks now) but haven't received a single payment. I'm burning through my savings and starting to panic about rent next month. Does anyone know how to actually get ESD to look at the identity documents I sent? Or some secret way to get through to a human on the phone? At this point I'd drive to an office in person if that would help (I'm in Tacoma area). Any advice appreciated!

Wait did you move recently? My cousin had the same problem and it turned out his address didn't match on all his documents cuz he moved. ESD is super picky about that stuff. Might be worth checking.

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I did move about 8 months ago, but I updated my license. Though now that you mention it, my social security card still has my old address... I wonder if that's causing the problem. I'll definitely mention this when I talk to them. Thanks for pointing this out!

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I want to follow up on my earlier comment. If you've been waiting 7+ weeks for ID verification, you should absolutely request an escalation. Contact your state legislative district's representatives - both your House reps and Senator. You can find them here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/ Send them all an email explaining your situation, including: - Your full name - Your claim ID number - Date you applied - Date you submitted ID documents - Brief description of your financial situation Legislative inquiries typically get fast-tracked at ESD. I've seen cases resolved within 1-2 business days after a legislator's office gets involved. Also, make sure to include in your weekly claims that you're actively looking for work and completing at least 3 job search activities each week. That will prevent any additional issues once your ID verification is resolved.

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Thank you for the follow-up! I found my representatives and drafted an email to send tomorrow morning. And yes, I've been diligently recording my 3 job search activities each week. I'm actually interviewing for a position next week, but even if I get it, I'll still need those back payments to catch up on bills. I really appreciate all the help everyone's provided here.

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Oliver Schulz

ESD adjudication taking forever in 2025 - weekly claim still processing after layoff

I got laid off from my accounting job after our company lost a major client. Filed for unemployment right away and now I'm in week 2 of adjudication. My weekly claim is still showing as

Update us when you hear anything! The timelines seem to vary a lot right now - I've seen some claims get through adjudication in just 2 weeks while others take 6+ weeks. Make sure you check your eServices messages daily and respond immediately to any requests for information.

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I definitely will update! I've been checking eServices obsessively, like 3-4 times a day. Nothing new yet, but I'll try some of these suggestions and see if they help. Thanks everyone for the advice!

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Zainab Ahmed

ESD overpayment appealed to Supreme Court - will they refund if I pay now?

I'm in a really tough spot with ESD right now. They hit me with a $7,850 overpayment that's completely wrong (their system miscalculated my reported hours for 3 months). I've gone through the whole appeals process - first to the OAH, then to Superior Court, and now I've had to file with the WA Supreme Court because the lower courts kept siding with ESD despite clear evidence.\n\nHere's my problem: my work does security clearance reviews every 6 months, and having this delinquent ESD account is going to cause major issues when they check next month. I called the ESD collections department yesterday to request a hold while my Supreme Court appeal is pending, but the rep flat-out refused. She did say "if you pay now and win your appeal later, we'll refund the money with interest."\n\nI'm skeptical. Has anyone actually paid an ESD overpayment they were fighting and successfully gotten their money back after winning an appeal? I'm ready to just pay the damn thing to protect my job, but I don't want to hand over nearly $8K if there's no real way to get it back when I win. Anyone been through this?

Smart move with the certified check and formal letter. That paper trail will be invaluable. Fingers crossed for your Supreme Court case!

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good luck!!!!

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Sebastian Scott

Will ESD contact my previous employer again for my new claim if they're in my base year?

I'm about to be laid off from my current job and will need to file for unemployment. My concern is that when I set up my new claim, my base year will include wages from a previous employer who tried to fight my last UI claim with false information. I eventually won that battle, but it was really stressful. Does anyone know if ESD will send this old employer more paperwork for my new claim since they fall within my base year? Or will ESD just use the information they already have on file about how that job ended? Really hoping to avoid another round of fighting with these people. The thought of dealing with them again is giving me anxiety.

One more important tip: When you file your new claim, be very consistent with how you described your separation from the previous employer the first time. Any discrepancies, even minor ones, could trigger additional review. Also, while waiting for resolution, make sure you continue filing your weekly claims even if you're not receiving benefits yet.

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That's excellent advice. I'll review my previous paperwork to make sure my explanation matches exactly. And yes, I'll definitely keep up with the weekly claims - I made that mistake last time and it created even more problems.

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btw when u file online theres a section where u can add comments about each employer. I put in mine "this separation was previously approved for UI in claim #12345 on [date]" and i think that helped cuz they processed faster than last time

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That's a great suggestion! I'll definitely add that information to my application. Thanks for the tip.

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Omar Hassan

Can I get ESD unemployment if I quit my full-time job but still work part-time?

So I'm in a really difficult situation with my current full-time employer. The work environment has become toxic - my boss has been increasingly hostile, making unreasonable demands, and I've documented several instances of what could be considered harassment. I'm at my breaking point and planning to resign next week. Here's my question: I also have a stable part-time job (about 15 hours/week) that I've held for 2 years and plan to keep. Would I still qualify for some unemployment benefits from ESD while I look for a new full-time position? My part-time job only pays about $850/month which isn't enough to cover my rent and basic expenses. I know you usually can't get benefits if you quit voluntarily, but I've heard there are exceptions for hostile work environments? And does having part-time work automatically disqualify me or would I just get reduced benefits? Anyone dealt with a similar situation?

just make sure ur part time job doesn't make u ineligible for benefits. if u earn too much from pt work u might not qualify for any payment that week. happened to me when i picked up extra shifts.

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This is correct. If your part-time earnings exceed your weekly benefit amount (or a certain percentage of it, depending on ESD's current rules), you won't receive benefits for that week. However, your claim remains open, so in weeks where you work fewer hours, you may still qualify for partial benefits.

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Thank you all so much for the helpful advice! I'm going to document everything thoroughly before I resign and make sure I have a solid case for "good cause." I'll also prepare financially for a potentially long wait during adjudication. It sounds like I should be eligible for at least some partial benefits while working part-time, but I won't count on it until it's approved. I'll keep applying for full-time jobs in the meantime and make sure I report all my part-time hours accurately when filing weekly claims.

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That's a smart approach. One more tip: when you file your initial claim, there will be a section asking why you separated from your employer. Be specific about the hostile work environment but remain factual rather than emotional in your description. List specific incidents with dates when possible.

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