anyone know how long adjudication is taking these days??? i been waiting 7 weeks already

UPDATE: I finally got this resolved! Here's what worked for me in case anyone else is stuck in the same situation: 1. I used the instructions from @ProfileUser4 above and listed myself as the employer with "Self-Employed" after my name 2. The system initially still got stuck, so I cleared my browser cache and tried again with Microsoft Edge instead of Chrome 3. I got through the application but as predicted, my claim went to adjudication 4. I used the Claimyr service that was recommended here to reach an ESD agent (it took about 30 mins but ACTUALLY WORKED!) 5. The agent was able to update some details on my claim and told me exactly what documentation to upload for my freelance work My claim is still in adjudication but at least I'm confident everything is submitted correctly now. The agent said to expect 6-8 weeks for review but to keep filing my weekly claims in the meantime. Thanks everyone for your help with this frustrating situation!

This happened to me last year!! It was actually a good thing - in my case I was being switched to a different tier of benefits that required less frequent filing. Still got paid every week but only had to report once a month. Saved me a lot of hassle honestly. But definitely check with ESD to make sure that's what's happening in your case.

After reading through everyone's responses, it sounds most likely that you've been placed in a Training Benefits program following your WorkSource meeting. This is generally positive as it allows you to focus on gaining new skills while still receiving benefits. Here's what you should do: 1. Check your correspondence tab for any notifications about Training Benefits approval 2. Contact your WorkSource counselor directly to confirm your enrollment status 3. Verify if your job search requirements have changed (typically reduced or eliminated during approved training) 4. Make note of any new reporting requirements that replace weekly claims Training Benefits can last up to 52 weeks in Washington state and often provide more stable support while you upskill. The Excel certification courses you mentioned would qualify as approved training for an accounting professional.

I'm an employment lawyer (not giving legal advice, just general info). For your hearing, organize your thoughts around these points: 1. Unsafe working conditions (uncertified forklift operation) 2. Employer's failure to remedy after reasonable notice 3. Documentation of injuries resulting from unsafe conditions 4. Timeline showing you attempted resolution before quitting During the hearing: - Answer questions directly and briefly - Don't interrupt the judge or your former employer - When describing events, stick to "I observed" or "I experienced" rather than assumptions about others' motives - If your employer makes false statements, wait for your turn to respond, then calmly present contradicting evidence I've seen many employees win these cases when they have clear documentation of safety violations that weren't addressed after being reported.

One more important tip: Be very specific about the timeline leading up to your quit. The judge will want to know: 1. When did you first report safety concerns? To whom? 2. What was their response? 3. How many times did you follow up? 4. What was the "final straw" that made you quit? 5. How much time passed between reporting and quitting? Based on what you've shared, it sounds like you have a strong case for good cause, but you need to clearly demonstrate you tried to resolve the issues before leaving. Print all your evidence in triplicate and have it organized chronologically so you can quickly reference it during questioning.

sooo after I win my appeal (staying positive lol) will they pay me for all the weeks I've been filing with no money?? Its been 3 months and I'm drowning in debt

I had my appeal last month for a similar issue! My old job said I abandoned my position when actually they changed my schedule without telling me! The judge in my case was super fair too. Took about 2 weeks after the decision for money to hit my account. Congrats!!

This whole system is DESIGNED TO BE CONFUSING!! They make these 'errors' on purpose so people give up claiming. I had THREE different ESD agents tell me THREE different ways to report holiday pay for WorkShare. One said report as worked hours, one said report as holiday pay, and one said don't report it at all!!! How are we supposed to know what's right when even THEY don't know?!?!

My company uses WorkShare too and I just went through this exact problem last month! What worked for me was leaving a detailed message in their eServices portal explaining the holiday pay situation. They responded within 3 days and manually processed my claim. Might be worth trying while you're also attempting to call.