Im pretty sure the governer eliminated the waiting week back during covid. did they bring it back?? i got laid off in 2022 and didnt have a waiting week

Just to add some clarification - the waiting week can be confusing because it's not actually the week you *wait* to file, it's the first week you actually file! So in your case: - Week you got laid off = waiting week (if you filed a claim for it) - Second week = first payable week (assuming you're eligible) And remember that partial earnings during your waiting week can reduce your benefit amount for that week, but since it's unpaid anyway, it doesn't really matter financially. Just make sure you accurately report those earnings to avoid overpayment issues later!

Any updates? Did your payment go through yet?

Nothing yet! Still showing as 'processing' but I'm going to give it another week before I panic based on everyone's advice here. I'm looking into that Claimyr service as a backup plan if it doesn't change soon. Thanks for checking in!

one more thing to watch out for!! when ur doing ur weekly claims make sure u answer the questions right. if u say ur not able to work theyll deny u. u ARE able to work just with restrictions. big difference to them!!!!!

This is a common situation, and many people get confused about how to handle it properly. Based on my experience working with clients in similar situations (I'm a former workforce development specialist), here's what you should expect: 1. Your claim will likely go into adjudication for 3-6 weeks while they verify everything 2. You'll need to clearly document that your doctor has released you for some type of work 3. Your job search activities need to align with your medical restrictions 4. The adjudicator will likely call your previous employer to verify they can't accommodate your restrictions If your L&I claim gets approved while this is processing, you'll need to immediately report any time-loss payments to avoid an overpayment situation.

I used to work as an ESD claims specialist (left in 2024), so I can give you some insider perspective on adjudication timeframes: 1. The official target is 21 days, but with current staffing that's rarely met when there's a dispute. 2. Average adjudication right now is running 6-8 weeks for contested claims where both parties have differing accounts. 3. Your specific scenario (layoff vs. performance termination) is unfortunately one of the more time-consuming types to resolve because it requires gathering evidence from both sides. 4. The fact that there were 20 other people laid off in your company is helpful evidence. Make sure you've uploaded any documentation showing this was a reduction in force, not individual performance. 5. When employers contest claims, your odds of approval without an interview drop significantly. Be prepared for a fact-finding interview call - have your evidence and timeline ready. 6. Keep filing those weekly claims without fail. Your job search activities are being recorded and will be reviewed if your claim is approved.

My adjudication took 9 weeks in 2025 and I was about to lose my apartment. I called my state representative's office and explained my hardship and they have special channels to contact ESD. Within 3 days of their inquiry my claim was resolved (approved)! Don't wait as long as I did to reach out to your representative.

A quick update on the document requirements - make sure you're also including a completed "Request for Redetermination" form with your paystubs and W-2s. It's available in your eServices account under "Upload a Document" > "Monetary Determination Documents". Also, if you're having trouble getting through to ESD (which is likely), remember that redetermination requests must be submitted within 30 days of receiving your monetary determination letter. Don't miss this deadline while trying to speak with someone on the phone.

One more thing - after you submit your redetermination request, keep filing your weekly claims as normal even though the benefit amount showing is incorrect. Once they process the redetermination, they'll adjust all previous payments to the correct amount. But if you stop filing while waiting for the fix, you'll miss out on those weeks entirely.