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I'm in week 7 of waiting for ANY response from the Commissioner's Review Office and this thread is both helpful and terrifying! Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences. I mailed my petition with certified mail so I know they got it, but the silence is killing me. @Nia Davis - I'm going to try calling that direct number (360) 570-5126 you mentioned tomorrow. Really appreciate you sharing your expertise as a former hearing rep. @Keisha Williams - Had no idea about Northwest Justice Project, definitely going to look into that. The contingency fee info is super helpful too. One question for anyone who's been through this - did any of you get different outcomes at the Commissioner level than you did at the OAH hearing? I'm trying to stay hopeful but wondering if they actually overturn many decisions or if it's mostly just a formality before Superior Court. The stress of not knowing anything for months while bills pile up is almost worse than just getting denied quickly. At least then you know where you stand!
@Ella rollingthunder87 I m'in almost the exact same situation! Week 6 here and the uncertainty is brutal. I ve'been lurking on this forum for weeks looking for any info about Commissioner Review outcomes. From what I ve'read in other threads, it seems like they do overturn some OAH decisions - not a huge percentage but definitely happens, especially when there were procedural issues or the ALJ missed important evidence. The wait is absolutely horrible though. I ve'been having panic attacks about money and keep refreshing my email hoping for SOMETHING. At least now I know 6-7 weeks of silence is apparently normal though (still completely unacceptable IMO .)Going to try that direct number too. We should update each other if we hear anything!
I'm in week 4 of waiting for any acknowledgment from the Commissioner's Review Office and this thread has been incredibly helpful - both reassuring and concerning at the same time! It's frustrating that there's no automated confirmation system in 2025, but at least now I know the 4+ week silence is unfortunately normal. @Nia Davis - Thank you so much for sharing that direct phone number (360) 570-5126 and your expertise as a former hearing rep. The timeline info is really valuable even though it's depressing to hear it could be 4-6 months total. I've been continuing to file my weekly claims even though I was disqualified, but I'm glad to see multiple people confirming that's the right thing to do. The thought of potentially getting months of back pay if I win makes the tedious weekly filing worth it. Has anyone had success with that Claimyr service mentioned earlier? I'm desperate enough at this point to try anything to get some kind of status update. The not knowing is honestly worse than just getting bad news quickly. Sending solidarity to everyone else stuck in this awful waiting game. The system really does seem designed to make people give up, but threads like this give me hope that persistence can pay off.
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One more resource if anyone wants to dive deeper - the BLS has a great explanation of all the different unemployment measures on their website. Helped me understand the differences better when I was curious about this stuff.
I'll check that out. Always good to understand the bigger economic picture while dealing with unemployment.
This thread really cleared up a lot of confusion for me too! I was seeing U6 mentioned in job market reports and thought it might be some enhanced unemployment program I wasn't aware of. It's actually kind of reassuring to know that when economists say the "real" unemployment rate is higher, they're including people in situations like mine who took part-time work while still looking for full-time positions. At least now I understand why the numbers in news articles don't always match what I see on my Washington ESD account!
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I just went through this exact situation last month! Had an old claim from 2019 and filed a new one in 2025. Like everyone mentioned, ESD definitely keeps your old payment info on file. What I found helpful was not just updating the bank info, but also checking that my address was current too - apparently if your address doesn't match what your bank has on file, it can sometimes cause delays. Also, once you update your payment method, you should get a confirmation message on your dashboard within 24 hours. If you don't see that confirmation, it might mean the update didn't go through properly. Glad you got it sorted out before any payments went out!
That's a really good point about checking the address too! I hadn't even thought about that - my address has changed since 2020 as well. I'm going to go back and double-check that everything matches up. Thanks for the tip about the confirmation message too, I'll keep an eye out for that. It's so helpful hearing from people who've been through this exact same situation!
This thread has been super helpful! I'm actually in a similar boat - filed a new claim after having one in 2019 and completely forgot about the banking info issue. Just logged into eServices and found my old direct deposit info under Settings > Payment Preferences like others mentioned. Quick tip for anyone else looking: if you're having trouble finding it, try using Ctrl+F to search for "payment" or "bank" on the page - that's how I finally spotted it buried in the menu. Also wanted to mention that when I updated mine, it gave me an option to set up text notifications for when payments are processed, which seems like it would be really useful for keeping track of everything. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
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Wow, this thread has been super helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation - my claim has been in adjudication for 5 weeks now and I can't get through to anyone. Going to try the 8400 number first thing Monday morning based on Nina's success. It's ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to speak with someone about our own claims. The system definitely seems designed to wear us down until we give up. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and tips - it's nice to know we're not alone in this struggle!
You're definitely not alone in this frustrating experience! I'm glad Nina's update gives us hope that the 8400 number might actually work. I've been dealing with ESD issues for months and this community has been a lifesaver for sharing real solutions. Make sure to call exactly at 8:00 AM - even a few minutes late seems to make a huge difference in wait times. Also keep track of who you speak with and any reference numbers they give you, just in case you need to follow up. Wishing you the best of luck on Monday!
I'm in the exact same boat - my claim has been stuck in adjudication since early February and I've been getting nowhere with the main numbers. Reading through all these responses gives me some hope though! I'm definitely going to try that 8400 number first thing Monday morning and maybe look into the Claimyr service if that doesn't work. It's so frustrating that we're all dealing with this broken system when we just need basic assistance with our legitimate claims. Has anyone had luck with the state representative route that Makayla mentioned? I'm in King County and wondering if that might be worth trying too. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - at least we know we're not going crazy and there might actually be some ways to get through!
I contacted my state rep's office about my ESD issue last month and it really works! I'm also in King County - you can reach out to whoever represents your district (you can find them on the WA Legislature website). I called the constituent services number and explained my situation. Within 3 days, someone from the rep's office contacted ESD directly and my claim was resolved within a week. They have special liaisons who can cut through the bureaucracy. Definitely worth trying alongside the 8400 number approach. The staff were really understanding about how broken the phone system is. Good luck!
Anastasia Kozlov
Bottom line for anyone reading this: 26 weeks maximum for regular Washington ESD unemployment benefits in 2025. No current federal extensions. Start job searching immediately and keep detailed records of your search activities. The time goes faster than you expect.
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Freya Christensen
•Perfect summary. Thanks to everyone who contributed - this thread has been way more helpful than the Washington ESD website!
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Chloe Robinson
•Glad we could help! Good luck with your job search, and remember that Claimyr option if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
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Grace Patel
I'm in a similar situation - just got laid off from my marketing job last week. From reading all these responses, it sounds like 26 weeks is the standard across the board in Washington. That's about 6 months to find something new, which honestly feels both reassuring and scary at the same time. I'm going to start applying right away and make sure I keep good records of everything for the job search requirements. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this has been way more helpful than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website on my own!
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