This is so helpful to read! I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation - got my approval letter but stuck in adjudication for 3 weeks now. The part about date discrepancies between what you reported vs your employer is really interesting because I think that might be what's happening with my claim too. I put my termination date as when I was told I was being let go, but my employer might have reported it as my last day actually worked (which was 2 days later due to notice period). Already sent an email to the Governor's office after reading this thread - hoping I get similar results! Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here, it makes this whole confusing process feel less isolating.

I'm going through something very similar! Filed in late December and got my approval letter last week, but everything is still showing "in adjudication" in my account. It's so confusing getting that approval letter only to find out you're still not getting paid. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful though - I had no idea about the Governor's office email option or that date discrepancies were such a common issue. I think my situation might also be a date problem because I was laid off on a Friday but my employer had me finish out the week, so there might be confusion about my actual last day. Definitely going to try emailing constituent.services@gov.wa.gov today. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and tips - this community is a lifesaver when you're trying to navigate this maze of a system!

This whole discussion has been super helpful. I'm probably going to be in the same situation soon so it's good to know what to expect.

Just went through this exact same situation last month. The waiting period is nerve-wracking but totally normal. In my case, I filed my initial claim on a Monday, got approved within a week, did my first weekly claim that Sunday, and then had to wait through the mandatory waiting week. My first actual payment hit my account on a Wednesday about 2.5 weeks after filing. The key thing is to keep doing your weekly claims religiously even while waiting - missing even one can throw off your whole payment schedule. Also double-check your direct deposit info is correct in your account settings. Hang in there, it does come through!

Final thought - document everything when you call. Get the representative's name case number if they give you one and confirmation that they're processing your late claim. Helps avoid confusion later.

Don't stress too much - this happens to more people than you'd think! I missed a week about 3 months ago and was in the same panic mode. I got through to Washington ESD after trying for most of the day (kept getting the busy signal) but they were actually really helpful once I reached someone. They filed a late claim for me right over the phone and I just had to explain that I forgot due to a schedule change that week. The payment came through about a week later than usual but I didn't lose any benefits. Keep trying to call and make sure you file this week's claim on time regardless. You've got this!

Bottom line: report everything honestly, don't go over 1.5x your weekly benefit amount, and you'll be fine. The system is actually pretty forgiving as long as you're not trying to cheat it

Just wanted to add that you should also keep track of any tips or cash payments if you have that kind of job. I work part-time at a restaurant and was only reporting my hourly wages at first, not realizing I needed to include tips too. Washington ESD counts ALL income, so even if you get paid cash under the table somewhere, you're supposed to report it. Better to be safe than sorry with an overpayment later!

Update us when you get your payment! Fingers crossed it's soon. The good news is that they WILL backpay all those 8 weeks once approved. I know it doesn't help right now with your landlord situation though.

This is really encouraging to see! I've been lurking here for weeks reading horror stories, but your experience gives me hope. I filed 6 weeks ago and have been stuck with 2 adjudication issues that haven't moved at all. Sounds like calling the governor's office might be worth a shot - I had no idea that was even an option. Did you have to provide any specific information when you called them, or did you just explain your situation? Also keeping my fingers crossed that your remaining 2 issues clear soon! The fact that they're disappearing one by one seems like a really positive sign.