THE ESD SYSTEM IS RIDICULOUS!!! i had something similar happen and even though i notified them IMMEDIATELY about starting a new job, they still paid me unemployment for 2 weeks and then sent me a overpayment notice 3 MONTHS LATER claiming i committed fraud!!! i've been fighting it for 4 months now. document EVERYTHING and send it through multiple channels - secure message, regular mail, AND try to call. don't trust their system to work correctly!!!

I see a lot of panic in this thread, but I want to reassure you that your situation is actually pretty straightforward. Since you haven't been paid any UI benefits yet (they're still in adjudication), you're in a good position. The main risk comes when you've actually received payments from both programs. To summarize what you should do: 1. Stop filing weekly UI claims immediately 2. Send a secure message requesting withdrawal (use exact language: "I request to withdraw my unemployment claim effective [date] due to approval of my PFMLA claim") 3. Print or screenshot the message for your records 4. Try calling, but don't stress if you can't get through 5. Proceed with your PFMLA claim as directed Keep in mind that PFMLA has different weekly certification requirements than UI, so be sure to follow those carefully.

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.

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.

nice! glad it worked out

Great news! That's the typical timeframe with most banks. Glad everything worked out as expected.

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.

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!

my brother works at worksource and he said the chat button only shows up when they have enough staff available which is basically never because theyre super understaffed. he said dont waste time looking for it and just keep calling

UPDATE: I tried that Claimyr service that someone suggested and actually got through to ESD this morning! Turns out my claim had a weird flag on it because my former employer reported my separation reason differently than I did. The agent cleared it up immediately and said my payments should process within 48 hours. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help.