One more important thing - keep records of when you file your weekly claims! Screenshot the confirmation page or write down confirmation numbers. If there's ever a dispute, you'll need proof that you filed on time.

Summary for anyone just joining: YES, weekly claims must be filed every single week by the Sunday deadline. No exceptions, no making up missed weeks. Set reminders, file early, keep records, and don't listen to people who say you can skip weeks!

Former ESD employee here. When claims get stuck like this with no visible issues, it's usually one of three things: 1. Identity verification queue - sometimes the system flags accounts for additional identity verification even when documents look correct 2. Employer response issue - your former employer might have contested something or not responded, which puts the claim in a special queue 3. Able and available review - sometimes random claims get selected to verify you're truly available for work None of these will show up under 'Pending Issues' because they're internal review processes. Unfortunately, the only way to resolve is getting through to a claims specialist who can see these internal flags and clear them if appropriate. The WorkSource offices can't directly help with claim issues, but some offices have direct ESD claim specialists onsite certain days of the week. Call your local WorkSource and ask if they have any ESD staff onsite and when. That might be your best bet for in-person help.

Any luck getting through?? I'm still stuck in the same boat and getting desperate!

Final thought - keep documenting everything. Take screenshots of your account showing the correspondence issue date, note when you tried to call, etc. If there are any problems later, you'll have proof that you were trying to resolve the issue.

I just went through this exact same situation last month! The correspondence issue date showed up on my account but I waited almost 2 weeks for a letter that never came. Turned out Washington ESD had a backlog in their mail processing system. When I finally got through to them (took forever on the phone), they were able to tell me what the letter was about and even email me a copy. Don't wait too long - if it's been more than 10 business days since that issue date, definitely try to contact them. In my case, it was just a routine request for wage verification, but the delay was stressing me out thinking I'd missed something important.

UPDATE: You guys were right! I checked the portal this morning (about 36 hours after filing by phone) and now it shows my claim was processed correctly. The status finally updated and no longer shows I need to file. Thanks everyone for preventing me from filing twice and causing problems for myself!

This is such a common source of anxiety for new claimants! I remember my first few weeks dealing with ESD and panicking over every little system quirk. The key thing to remember is that these legacy government systems just aren't built for real-time updates like we're used to with modern apps. For anyone else reading this - always keep those confirmation numbers from phone filings! I screenshot them or write them down with the date/time. It's saved me from stress multiple times when the portal was being slow to update. The system works, it's just... vintage 😅 Great job coming back with the update too - it really helps the community when people follow up on resolved issues!

This thread has been super helpful! I'm in a similar situation and had the same confusion about unemployment vs underemployment terminology. Glad to know partial unemployment is an option for people working reduced hours.

Just want to emphasize that you should definitely apply ASAP since there's often a waiting period before benefits start. When I was in your exact situation (laid off from full-time, working part-time retail), I wish I had applied sooner. Washington ESD backdates benefits to when you first became eligible, but it's better to get the process started right away. Also, keep detailed records of your part-time hours and earnings - you'll need to report these accurately every week when you file your continued claims.