Called Governor Inslee's office - got ESD to assign adjudicator within 30 mins!

This is actually pretty common knowledge among those of us who've been through the ESD system multiple times. The Governor's office has a direct line to ESD leadership that can expedite claims that are stuck in the system. I've personally used this approach twice - once in 2022 and again last year - with similar results both times. However, it's important to note that this doesn't mean your claim will automatically be approved. The adjudicator still has to review your case according to the same eligibility criteria. What this does is simply move your claim from the back of the queue to active review status. Make sure you have all your documentation ready because once an adjudicator is assigned, things can move very quickly. If they need additional information and can't reach you, it could further delay the process.

NICE!!! I'm on week 5 of adjudication and I'm calling the Governor TOMORROW MORNING!! Did you call the main office in Olympia or is there a special number? And did you have to provide them with your claim ID number or anything like that? I tried contacting my state rep last week and their office hasn't even gotten back to me yet 🙄

I work with clients navigating the unemployment system, and while calling the Governor's office can work, it's generally best used as a last resort after exhausting standard channels. Here's what I typically recommend for claims stuck in adjudication: 1. First, make sure you've responded to all requests for information in eServices 2. Try calling ESD directly during non-peak hours (early morning Tuesday-Thursday) 3. Check if your state representative's office can help before going to the Governor 4. If you've tried all those steps without success for 3+ weeks, then yes, the Governor's office can be appropriate The reason I suggest this approach is that the Governor's office intervention system is meant for cases that are truly stuck, and overloading it can reduce its effectiveness for everyone. That said, I'm glad it worked for you! In your case, 7 weeks is definitely excessive, and you were right to escalate.

I tried calling the regular ESD number 50+ times over three days and literally couldn't get through because of "high call volume." If you're in the same boat, I found this service called Claimyr that gets you connected to an ESD agent by phone. Worked for me last month when I was desperate - check out their demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 or go to claimyr.com. They basically keep dialing for you until they get through, then connect you. Was worth it for me since I was at my wit's end, but sounds like the Governor's office might be an even better option!

This worked for me too!!! Called Governor's office on Tuesday, got a call from ESD Wednesday morning, and my benefits were in my account by Friday! After being stuck for over a month with no movement. The system is SO BROKEN that we have to go to these lengths just to get what we're entitled to. But word of caution - make sure your claim doesn't have any actual issues that need resolving. This trick just gets someone to look at your claim, it doesn't guarantee approval. If you have legitimate issues (like missing work search activities or quit your job), they'll still deny you.

ya sure this works for SOME people but i tried calling the governors office TWICE last month and still nothing!! my claim has been stuck since january and nobody will help me. this state is a joke

Congrats on getting movement! I remember when my claim was stuck last year I was literally losing sleep every night. One thing to keep in mind - sometimes they'll say they're assigning an adjudicator but then nothing happens for another week. In my case, I had to do a follow-up call to the Governor's office after about 8 days of silence. The second call is what finally got things moving. Just sharing in case anyone else tries this method and doesn't get immediate results like you did.