I want to emphasize that timing matters when filing. Since you voluntarily quit on October 6th and it's now late October, you should file right away. You don't want to wait too long as it could affect your claim. Also, make sure you report any earnings from your new job when filing weekly claims - failing to do so could result in an overpayment issue later.

Don't forget to prepare for the possibility of an appeal hearing if they initially deny your claim. Washington state has a high rate of reversals at the appeal level for these types of cases. Make sure you have documentation ready about: 1) The original incident with details about the medication theft, 2) Proof that management knew about your concerns when they rehired this person, 3) Any communications showing you tried to resolve this before quitting. I'd recommend preparing your narrative now while everything is fresh in your mind.

I just checked my eServices and noticed there's actually a questionnaire that was added yesterday! Thanks for mentioning that - I wouldn't have thought to look. Filling it out right now and hoping that helps move things along. Still worried about the timeline but at least I know what to expect now. Thanks everyone for the advice!

Hang in there. I remember when I first applied for unemployment after losing my restaurant job it was SO confusing. Just remember to keep filing those weekly claims no matter what. My cousin forgot to file for two weeks during his adjudication period and he never got paid for those weeks even though his claim was eventually approved. The system is super strict about that weekly filing requirement.

Based on everything you've described, this sounds like what's called an "adjudication hold" without proper notification. Some claims get randomly selected for additional verification, and yours might be one of them. Unfortunately, the only real solution is making contact with an ESD claims specialist. I'd recommend a multi-pronged approach: 1. Continue attempting to call ESD directly 2. Contact your state representative as suggested above 3. Send a secure message through the eServices portal (they're supposed to respond within 5-7 business days) 4. If your husband's employer has an HR department, ask if they can help by verifying any information ESD might need For the phone approach, try calling the main line at exactly 7:00am, and if that doesn't work, try around 4:30pm. Some people have had success with the technical support line and then asking to be transferred to claims. Once he gets through, make sure to request retroactive payment for all weeks in pending status. They should process everything at once once the hold is lifted.

Just wanted to follow up - did your husband have any luck with the state rep approach? My sister used Claimyr (the service I mentioned before) because she tried calling for weeks and couldn't get through. The regular phone method just seems impossible right now with how backed up ESD is. Whatever works though! I hope he gets his money soon.

Based on everything you've shared, it sounds like your claim is almost certainly in adjudication due to the severance payment. Here's what I recommend: 1. Continue filing your weekly claims on time, even if you're not getting paid yet 2. Document all your job search activities meticulously 3. Try calling ESD at the moment they open (typically 8:00 AM) as that's when you have the best chance of getting through 4. If you can't reach them by phone after several attempts, consider sending a secure message through your online account specifically asking about the severance review status The good news is that once they resolve the adjudication, you should receive all back payments for the weeks you've claimed, assuming you're found eligible. The waiting is definitely stressful, but stay proactive about following up.

when i filed back in november it took almost 9 weeks to get paid!!! i called like 50 times and either got busy signals or was on hold for hours just to get disconnected. the whole system is a joke. but at least when they finally paid me they gave me everything backpaid so i wasn't completely screwed. just completely stressed out for 2 months lol

Quick update on waiver processing times - I just had a meeting with the ESD overpayment unit supervisor yesterday. They're currently processing waivers from mid-July, so there's about a 7-month backlog. They've hired additional staff for review, but each waiver requires checking against both federal and state eligibility rules from the pandemic period, which involves manual review of documentation. Important note: Make sure your current contact information is updated in the system. They're sending requests for additional information by mail and email, and if you miss responding to these requests, your waiver could be denied by default.

After reading everyone's experiences, I think we need to recognize this is a systemic issue affecting thousands of people. The Covid benefit programs were chaotic, with changing guidance from both federal and state levels. While waiting for your waiver to be processed: 1. Request a formal hold on collections through eServices (as mentioned above) 2. Document all communications with ESD (dates, times, representative names) 3. Check your spam folder regularly for ESD communications 4. Contact your state representative if it's been over 4 months 5. Consider filing a formal appeal if collections are continuing despite a pending waiver The good news is that I've seen very few waiver denials so far - most are being approved, just very slowly.