Sometimes this happens if your claim requires additional information. Check if you have any alerts or tasks on your account. Another possibility is that they're processing a change to your claim status that you're not aware of yet. When this happened to me, I received a letter in the mail two days AFTER the weekly filing option disappeared.

UPDATE: The weekly claim option is back now! Looks like it was just temporary maintenance as some of you suggested. I was able to file my claim without any issues. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!

By the way, one thing I learned during my process - make sure you keep filing your weekly claims if you're still eligible for benefits. Even while your overpayment review is pending, continuing to file keeps your claim active and can prevent other issues down the line. Plus, if your waiver gets approved, you'll actually receive those benefits instead of them going toward the overpayment balance.

Based on current ESD processing timelines, here's what you should expect with overpayment waivers: * Acknowledgment letter: 1-2 weeks after submission * Initial review: 10-12 weeks after submission * Final determination: 16-20 weeks after submission The best strategy while waiting is to: 1. Request a hold on collections actions while your waiver is pending 2. Check your online correspondence folder at least weekly 3. If you approach the 20-week mark, that's when you should escalate by contacting your state representative In most cases, reaching out earlier won't expedite the process as they review applications in the order received. However, if you're facing imminent wage garnishment or tax intercept, that's considered a hardship case that can be prioritized.

I recommend focusing on two things before hiring an attorney: 1. Build your evidence file. Gather ALL documentation showing you were available for work (job search logs, application confirmations, interview emails, any correspondence with potential employers). 2. Review the exact reason for disqualification in the letter. ESD uses specific terminology, and understanding exactly what they're claiming is crucial. If you've been claiming that you were available for work but something in your weekly claims contradicted this (like saying you were out of town, had transportation issues, or couldn't work certain days), that could be the basis for their decision. Only after having this clear understanding should you consult an attorney. Knowing employment law in WA, Lisa Johnson at Employment Rights Northwest is excellent, but not cheap ($225 consultation). The Unemployment Law Project suggestion above is probably your best first step.

My neighbor had this EXACT problem last month!!! she had to go to a hearing and everything. ended up the esd person clicked the wrong thing in their system. she didn't even use a lawyer just brought all her job search stuff and won. save ur money maybe?

btw make sure ur still doing ur weekly claims even while waiting!!! my friend messed up and stopped filing while waiting for her issue to get fixed and then had to start a whole new claim!!!

Just to follow up on this thread - it's been about 2 weeks since you contacted the Governor's office. Have you received any response or seen any movement on your claim? The typical timeframe would be 7-14 business days for some kind of action.

To answer your follow-up questions: 1. For the documentation of unsafe conditions - yes, that could qualify as good cause, especially if you have photos. Did you ever bring these concerns to your employer before quitting? ESD typically looks for evidence that you tried to resolve the situation first. 2. Regarding benefit year extensions - there aren't automatic extensions currently available like during COVID. The standard benefit duration is 26 weeks. However, there are a few options: - Training Benefits can extend UI if you enroll in approved training - Shared Work if your employer participates - In some cases, a new initial claim if you have wages not used in your first claim Based on your timeline, your most recent employment (Jan-Feb 2025) might not have been included in your base period calculation if you filed in March 2025. Your base period would likely be Q4 2023 through Q3 2024. This means those 2025 wages might be usable for a new claim, but you'd need to address the voluntary quit issue. I recommend applying for the new claim and being upfront about why you left. Upload your documentation during the application process.

dont forget u gotta keep doing job search stuff even when ur waiting for them to figure this out! my friend got denied cuz she stopped doing her activities while waiting for esd to fix her claim issues