Can you sue Washington ESD unemployment for taking too long to process claims?

I understand your frustration but suing Washington ESD isn't really practical for most people. The state has broad discretion in processing times, especially during adjudication. Your best bet is to keep calling and document everything. Have you tried reaching out to your state representative's office? They sometimes can help push things along.

Before you think about legal action, you should definitely exhaust all administrative options first. Have you filed a complaint with Washington ESD about the delay? There's a formal process for that. Also, 2 months isn't unusual for complex adjudications unfortunately.

I was in a similar situation last year and found this service called Claimyr that actually helped me get through to Washington ESD. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have this video demo https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Basically they call for you and get you connected to an actual person. It was a lifesaver when I couldn't get through on my own.

Legal action against Washington ESD is extremely difficult and expensive. You'd need to prove they violated specific statutory deadlines, which they rarely do. Most unemployment laws give agencies broad discretion on processing times. Your money would be better spent on other solutions to get your claim moving.

ugh this is exactly why i hate dealing with government agencies. they have zero accountability and can just ignore us forever

While you're exploring options, make sure you're still filing your weekly claims even during adjudication. If your claim gets approved, you'll get backpay for all those weeks, but only if you kept filing.

I looked into suing Washington ESD last year when they screwed up my claim. Talked to three different lawyers and they all said the same thing - not worth it unless you have a really clear-cut case of them violating specific rules. The state has too much legal protection.

Have you tried calling first thing in the morning? I've had better luck getting through around 8 AM when they first open.

Two months is nothing. I waited 6 months during the pandemic. The system is just broken and there's not much you can do except wait and keep trying to contact them.

You might want to document everything - dates you called, any reference numbers, emails sent, etc. If you do end up needing to escalate this somehow, having a detailed record will help.

What kind of adjudication issue is it? Sometimes knowing the specific reason for the hold can help you figure out if there's anything you can do to speed it up.

I'm going through the same thing right now. Week 7 of adjudication hell. At this point I'm considering just getting any job I can find because I can't wait much longer.

The reality is that Washington ESD is understaffed and overwhelmed. Suing them won't make your individual claim move faster - it'll just cost you money you probably don't have right now. Focus on the practical solutions people have mentioned here.

Try reaching out to local news stations too. Sometimes they do stories about Washington ESD delays and that can put pressure on them to respond faster. Worth a shot.

I used that Claimyr thing mentioned earlier when I was having similar issues. Got connected to Washington ESD in like 3 hours instead of weeks of trying. Definitely worth checking out their demo video to see if it's right for your situation.