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Update: I tried that Claimyr thing and actually got through to Washington ESD today! Finally got my adjudication issue resolved. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person.
If you get stuck on any part of the application, the Washington ESD website has pretty good help sections. Don't guess on questions - it's better to look up the right answer.
Last thing - if you end up needing to appeal anything or have complex issues, don't be afraid to get help. The system can be confusing and there's no shame in asking for assistance whether it's from Washington ESD directly or services like Claimyr that help you get through to them.
Just want to echo what others have said - definitely file. I was fired for 'attitude problems' (aka standing up for myself) and got approved after a brief adjudication period. Washington ESD really does try to be fair about these things. Don't let your former employer scare you away from benefits you've earned.
One more thing - if your claim does go to adjudication (which it might since you were terminated), that doesn't mean you're denied. It just means they need to investigate the circumstances. Try to be patient during this process even though I know it's stressful. Most performance-related terminations get approved eventually.
It varies a lot - anywhere from 2-8 weeks depending on how complex the case is and how busy they are. If you need to talk to them about your case, that Claimyr thing people mentioned might help you get through faster.
Yeah I tried Claimyr when I was stuck in adjudication and it actually helped me get answers. Beats sitting on hold for hours every day.
Just wanted to add that if you do end up needing to speak with someone at Washington ESD and can't get through, I had success with Claimyr too. Really helped me get answers when I was stuck in adjudication hell.
Lucy Lam
Just a heads up that if your issue is related to identity verification or fraud alerts you might have better luck calling the specific fraud prevention line instead of the general number.
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Aidan Hudson
•Good point. The fraud line seems to have shorter wait times because fewer people know about it.
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Zoe Wang
•Where do you find the fraud line number? I can't find it on their website.
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Connor Richards
Been following this thread because I'm in the same boat. Going to try the Claimyr thing tomorrow since I'm tired of spending my whole day trying to get through to Washington ESD.
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Grace Durand
•Let us know how it goes! I'm curious if it really works as well as people say.
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Connor Richards
•Will do. At this point I'm willing to pay for a service that actually gets results.
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