One more thing - if you used that Claimyr service to get through to Washington ESD, let us know how it worked out. Always looking for ways to actually talk to a human there.

I went through something similar with Amazon about 8 months ago. They contested my layoff claim too, saying I had "performance issues" even though I was part of a clear RIF that affected my whole department. The adjudication took about 5 weeks but I eventually won. The key thing that helped me was getting a statement from my former supervisor confirming it was a layoff due to business needs, not performance. If you can reach out to your supervisor or any coworkers who witnessed the layoff situation, that could really strengthen your case. Also, keep checking your Washington ESD account online for any updates - sometimes they post decisions there before you get the letter in the mail.

Have you tried contacting your state representative's office? Sometimes they can help escalate issues with Washington ESD when regular channels aren't working.

Whatever you do, don't stop filing your weekly claims and keep documenting everything. If there is an issue that eventually gets resolved, you'll want to make sure you get all your back pay for the weeks you were eligible.

This whole thing reminds me of when my uncle had an UI appeal last year. His status changed to 'determined' but then nothing happened for like 3 weeks. Turns out they sent his determination letter to his old address even though he'd updated his info online. He had to go physically to the WorkSource office to get a copy of the letter. Maybe check if your address is correct in the system?

Congratulations Isabella! That's such wonderful news! I've been following your situation and I'm so relieved it worked out in your favor. The whole ESD appeal process is incredibly stressful, especially when you're dealing with financial pressure. It's great that you were persistent in calling them to get the result early rather than just waiting for the mail. Your story gives me hope for my own pending appeal. Thanks for sharing the update and best of luck with getting that backpay processed quickly!

After reading all these comments, I think your best three options are: 1. Use a service like Claimyr to actually reach an ESD agent who can look at your file 2. File that expedited processing form for your appeal that was mentioned 3. Contact your state representative's office for help The governor's office route is unlikely to help based on everyone's experiences. The most important thing is proving you were laid off rather than quitting. Make sure you have your termination notice, any emails about the layoff, and contact information for your former employer's HR department ready. The ESD adjudicator will likely contact your employer to verify the circumstances.

I went through something very similar last year - the frustration of being marked as "voluntary quit" when you were actually laid off is maddening! Based on my experience and what others have shared here, I'd recommend trying multiple approaches simultaneously: First, definitely file that expedited processing request that Dmitry mentioned since your appeal has been pending over 30 days. Second, your state representative's office can be surprisingly effective - they have direct contacts at ESD and can often get movement on stuck cases. One thing I learned: when you do finally reach someone at ESD, ask them to put notes in your file about the conversation and get a reference number. This helps if you need to call back later. Also, if your former employer hasn't responded to ESD's inquiry about your termination (which could be causing the delay), you can provide them with your HR contact's direct information to speed things up. Don't give up - wrongful denials do get overturned, but it takes persistence. Document every attempt you make to contact them with dates and times. This can be useful if you need to escalate further.

Just wanted to check in - were you able to get this resolved? Did you end up getting through to ESD?

That's great news! I'm glad you were able to get it resolved quickly once you reached an agent. It's reassuring to hear that a simple date error like this can be fixed without major delays. This thread will be really helpful for others who make similar mistakes on their applications. Thanks for updating us on the outcome!