my friend had a similar situation and tried that claimyr thing someone mentioned and it actually worked for her! she said it was expensive tho but worth it cuz she finally got her money. good luck!!

One more thing - while you're waiting for your ESD claim to process, you should immediately apply for emergency assistance through DSHS Community Services Office for help with your rent. Since you're facing possible eviction, you may qualify for emergency assistance even while your unemployment claim is pending. You can also contact 211 for referrals to local rent assistance programs. Don't wait until you're behind - apply for these programs now.

ESD Claims Specialist here. The 'Processing-Web' status means your weekly claim is in the payment queue but hasn't been fully processed yet. This can happen for several reasons: 1. High volume of claims being processed that week 2. Random verification flag on your account (happens periodically) 3. System maintenance or technical issues 4. A potential issue that needs adjudication If it's been more than 3 business days, I recommend calling the claims center. Be prepared with your claim ID and the week ending date for the payment in question. They can see exactly where in the process your payment is stuck and potentially expedite it. Also, make sure you've completed all your weekly job search activities correctly, as missing or incomplete job search logs can cause payment delays.

update: mine just switched from processing-web to paid! check yours again

ESD is THE WORST with communication!!! When my claim was ending last year, I called to ask these exact questions and got 3 different answers from 3 different people. One even told me I didn't need to refile at all which was COMPLETELY WRONG and caused me to miss benefits. I'd take any advice you get here with a grain of salt - even from ESD themselves sometimes!

Thanks everyone for the advice! I'm going to file my new claim the Monday after my benefit year ends and plan for at least a month without benefits just to be safe. I'll probably take a small 401k withdrawal during the waiting week to cover essential bills. I'm still confused about whether I'll qualify with enough hours, but I guess I'll find out when I apply. I'll keep job hunting like crazy in the meantime and hope for the best!

hi so my situation was different but kind of similar? i had an adjudicator call me about my availability for work (i had some childcare issues) and my as of date changed but then nothing for like 2 weeks and i was freaking out but then i realized i never actually submitted my childcare documentation they asked for lol. maybe check if theres anything they requested that you missed? just a thought!

For everyone's reference, here's the current ESD timeline expectations: 1. After adjudication interview: 2-4 weeks for decision (longer during high volume periods) 2. If additional information is requested: clock restarts after they receive your information 3. If approved: payment typically processes 2-3 business days after decision 4. If denied: appeals must be filed within 30 days of decision letter date The most important thing is to continue filing weekly claims during this waiting period. If your claim is approved, you'll only receive payment for weeks properly claimed, regardless of how long the decision took. Also, check your spam/junk folders for ESD communications, as their emails sometimes get filtered.

my cousin got laid off in january with severance and she said make sure u file for the correct BENEFIT YEAR too. i dont know exactly what that means but she said its important lol. something about if u worked for multiple employers u need to pick the right timeframe?

Thank you all for the helpful advice! I'm definitely going to file tomorrow (my termination date) and make sure to accurately report my severance. I've got all my documentation ready and will start job search activities right away. Really appreciate everyone's insights - this community is amazing!