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UPDATE: Just checked my account and the payment is there! Showed up overnight like you all said it would. Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance - was exactly what I needed to hear.
So glad everything worked out! I'm actually going through the same thing right now - just filed my first claim this week and have been anxiously waiting. This whole thread has been incredibly helpful to read through. It's reassuring to know that the 3-5 AM deposit timing seems to be the norm for Washington ESD. Thanks for updating us with the good news!
That's such a relief! I'm in almost the exact same situation - filed my first weekly claim on Monday and have been checking my account obsessively. Seeing your update gives me hope that mine will show up soon too. The waiting really is the hardest part when you're stressed about bills!
So happy to see your update! This is exactly why I love this community - we all help each other through the stressful parts of dealing with unemployment. Your experience is going to help the next person who's panicking about their first payment. The early morning deposit timing really is consistent once you know what to expect. Congrats on getting through your first week successfully!
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One thing that might help while you're waiting: if you're experiencing financial hardship, you can request hardship expedited processing. Call the main ESD number and when the automated system picks up, immediately press * then 0, then 0 again. Sometimes this gets you to a person who can at least put a hardship flag on your claim. You might need to try multiple times, but it's worth the effort as hardship cases are supposed to be prioritized.
Thank you, I'll definitely try this trick tomorrow morning! At this point I'm willing to try anything. Really appreciate everyone's advice here - at least I know I'm not alone in dealing with this frustrating situation.
I went through something similar last year - 7 weeks in adjudication hell! What finally worked for me was documenting everything and being super persistent. Here's what I did: 1. Keep a detailed log of every call attempt (date, time, any reference numbers) 2. Screenshot your claim status daily 3. Save all your weekly claim confirmations as proof you kept filing 4. Document your financial hardship (overdue bills, etc.) When I finally got through to someone, having all this documentation ready made the conversation much more productive. The rep could see I'd been diligent about following all the requirements. Also, try calling right at 8am when they open - that's when I had the best luck getting through. And definitely contact your state rep like others suggested. Sometimes external pressure is what it takes to get them moving. Hang in there - the back pay will come through eventually, but I know how stressful the waiting is when bills are piling up!
This is really helpful advice! I've been calling randomly throughout the day but never thought to try right at 8am opening time. I'll start documenting everything like you suggested too - I wish I had started keeping a call log weeks ago. Did you end up finding out what your adjudication was actually about, or did they just approve it without explanation?
This is solid advice, thank you! I'm going to start that call log today and try the 8am thing tomorrow. I've been so scattered with my approach - calling at random times and not keeping track of anything. Having documentation ready when I finally get through makes total sense. Quick question - when you say "screenshot your claim status daily," did you notice any small changes in the status that might indicate progress, or was it just the same "adjudication in progress" message the whole time?
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Bottom line - keep filing your weekly claims, be patient, and your benefits will likely start flowing once Washington ESD processes the non-response from your employer. The system is designed to protect workers, not employers who ignore their obligations.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much better about my situation now and will just keep filing my weekly claims while I wait.
You're doing everything right. Keep us posted on how it turns out!
I went through this exact same situation last month! My employer never responded to Washington ESD's request for information, and after about 3 weeks my claim was automatically approved. The key thing is to keep filing your weekly claims during the waiting period - when your benefits finally kick in, you'll get all the back pay from when you first filed. Washington ESD really does follow through on approving claims when employers don't respond within their deadline. Hang in there!
That's so helpful to hear from someone who just went through this! Three weeks feels like forever when you're waiting for benefits, but it's good to know there's light at the end of the tunnel. Did you have to do anything special to get the back pay, or did it just automatically show up once approved?
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I used claimyr.com when I was in this situation and the agent I spoke with was able to look up my specific claim and tell me exactly what would happen when my benefits ran out. Worth the peace of mind to get official information instead of just guessing.
That sounds really helpful. I might try that if I can't get through to Washington ESD directly.
Yeah I was tired of playing phone tag with the regular Washington ESD number. The service made it much easier to get clear answers.
I went through this same situation last year. When my regular benefits exhausted, Washington ESD automatically checked for Extended Benefits eligibility, but they weren't available at the time due to unemployment rates not meeting federal triggers. The key thing is to NOT stop filing your weekly claims even when your balance hits zero - this is crucial for maintaining eligibility if extensions become available later. I also recommend calling or using one of those third-party services people mentioned to get specific information about your claim. The waiting and uncertainty is really stressful, but staying proactive with job searches and keeping all your documentation current will help. Also look into WorkSource programs and local assistance resources as backup plans. Good luck with your job search!
Carmen Reyes
good luck with your claim! the whole process is stressful but at least severance + unemployment can help bridge the gap while job hunting
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Ravi Malhotra
•Thanks! Feeling much more confident about the whole situation now.
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Kai Santiago
I went through this exact situation last year when I got laid off from Microsoft. Filed my unemployment claim the day after my last day of work even though I had 6 weeks of severance. Washington ESD approved my claim without any issues and I collected benefits while receiving severance payments. The key is being honest on your weekly claims about the severance income - you report it but it doesn't reduce your unemployment benefits. Don't make the mistake of waiting like I almost did!
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Amara Oluwaseyi
•That's really reassuring to hear from someone who went through the exact same situation! I was definitely leaning towards waiting but this thread has convinced me otherwise. Did you have any issues with the weekly claim reporting process, or was it pretty straightforward to report the severance payments?
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