I'm going through almost the exact same situation right now - filed in mid-February after my company downsized, and I'm at 5 weeks in adjudication with no end in sight. The financial stress is unreal when you're just sitting there waiting with no timeline or updates. What's helped me cope is setting up a daily routine of checking my account first thing in the morning, then not checking again until the next day (obsessively refreshing just makes the anxiety worse). I've also been documenting everything - screenshots of my account status, records of when I called and what automated messages I got, dates of weekly claim filings, etc. From reading everyone's responses here, it sounds like the state rep route might be worth trying if you're past the 6-week mark. And definitely keep filing those weekly claims! The thought of potentially getting 6+ weeks of backpay when this finally resolves is what's keeping me going. Hang in there - you're not alone in this mess.

I'm in week 4 of adjudication myself after getting laid off from a tech startup. Reading through all these responses is both reassuring and terrifying - reassuring that I'm not alone, but terrifying that it could take another month or more! One thing I wanted to add that might help others: I've been keeping a spreadsheet with the exact times I call ESD, what automated message I get, and any other details. It's helped me notice patterns - like Mondays seem to have slightly shorter wait times before the "high call volume" message kicks in. Also, for anyone dealing with severance complications, my HR department told me that if your company paid into the unemployment insurance fund for you during your employment, you're entitled to benefits regardless of severance - it just might affect the timing. They suggested I get documentation from payroll showing the UI taxes that were withheld from my paychecks over the past year, in case ESD needs proof. Hang in there everyone - this system is clearly overwhelmed but from what I'm reading here, most people do eventually get their claims resolved with full backpay.

Bottom line: file now, report your severance accurately, and don't overthink it. Washington ESD deals with this situation all the time. The system is designed to handle severance payments alongside unemployment benefits.

Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this exact situation 8 months ago. I was so confused about the severance rules that I almost didn't file at all, thinking I had to wait. Biggest mistake would have been waiting! I ended up filing right away and just reported my severance each week. The Washington ESD system handled everything automatically - no issues at all. My advice is definitely file now and don't stress too much about the technicalities. The system is built to handle these common situations. Good luck with your claim!

Final thought - if you're having trouble with verification, that Claimyr service people mentioned might be worth trying. I used it for a different issue but it did help me get through to an actual person at Washington ESD pretty quickly.

I went through this exact same situation about 2 months ago when my property manager needed proof of my unemployment benefits. The SecureAccess Washington portal is definitely your best bet - I was able to download an official verification letter within minutes. It shows your weekly benefit amount, claim start date, and current status which is exactly what most landlords need. If for some reason the online system isn't working, calling first thing in the morning (around 8 AM) tends to have shorter wait times. Good luck!

Thanks everyone for all the advice! I successfully submitted my Oregon claim and it looks like it went through. Still might contact Washington ESD later to double-check if I had any other options, but at least I have something in the system now.

Congratulations on getting your claim filed! Just wanted to add that you made the right choice filing in Oregon first. I work in HR and deal with these interstate situations regularly - the general rule is always file where you earned the wages, but there can be exceptions for military spouses, federal employees, or people who worked in multiple states during their base period. Since you had steady employment in Oregon for two years, that's definitely your liable state. Keep all your documentation from the Oregon filing in case you need it later, and don't worry too much about exploring Washington options unless Oregon runs into issues processing your claim.

If anyone else is dealing with this, definitely keep trying to reach Washington ESD even if it takes multiple attempts. Your benefits shouldn't be held up because your employer didn't do their job properly. There are ways to establish your eligibility even when employers aren't compliant.

Another thing to keep in mind - even if your employer wasn't properly registered or paying UI taxes, Washington ESD can still establish your wage credits based on your actual earnings. You might need to provide extra documentation like bank deposits from paychecks, but they have procedures for these situations. I've seen cases where workers got their full benefits even when the employer was completely non-compliant. The key is being persistent and having all your paperwork ready when you finally get through to someone who can help.