Claim suddenly put into adjudication - will ESD still pay weekly benefits during this process?

Unfortunately, when your claim goes into adjudication, weekly payments typically pause until they make a determination. This is one of the most frustrating parts of the ESD system. If your claim is ultimately approved, you'll get all the back payments for the weeks you filed but weren't paid during adjudication. But that doesn't help with immediate bills, I know.

same thing happend to me last month!! they do this to everyone i swear. its like they just randomly pick accounts to mess with

When my claim went into adjudication in January, I actually DID continue receiving payments, but I've heard from others who didn't. I think it depends on the specific issue they're investigating. If it's something that might affect your basic eligibility, they tend to pause payments. If it's a smaller issue that just needs clarification, you might still get paid. Two things you should definitely do: 1. Keep filing your weekly claims even though you're not getting paid 2. Call ESD directly to ask about your specific situation and what triggered the adjudication The ESD phone system is absolutely terrible though. I spent 3 weeks trying to get through before I discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have a service that basically navigates the phone system for you and gets you connected to an actual ESD agent. Saved me hours of frustration. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3

I'm going through adjudication right now too and it's been 6 WEEKS with no payment! The system is completely broken. I called over 50 times and either got disconnected or was told the wait time was too long. When I finally got through, the agent told me there was nothing they could do to speed up the process. I'm about to lose my apartment.

The thing nobody tells you is that adjudication can happen MULTIPLE TIMES on the same claim. I've been on unemployment since October and had my claim go into adjudication in November, got it resolved, then AGAIN in February for a completely different reason! Both times my payments stopped. Make sure you respond to EVERYTHING they ask for immediately. Any delay on your part just extends the process. Also check your ESD account messages daily - sometimes they send requests there that don't come through email or regular mail (weird system design). The most important thing is to keep filing your weekly claims even if you're not getting paid! If you miss filing for even one week during adjudication, it can mess up your whole claim.

Just to follow up: adjudication times are currently averaging 4-6 weeks according to what ESD told me when I called last week. It's longer than it used to be because they're short-staffed. Make sure you have documentation ready for whatever they're questioning - separation details, work search activities, etc. The more organized you are, the faster they can resolve it.

good luck getting any straight answers from ESD lol

One more thing - if your claim is in adjudication because of an employer dispute (like if they're claiming you quit instead of being laid off), you should prepare documentation that supports your side. Texts, emails, the separation letter you mentioned. Adjudicators will look at both sides, but having clear evidence helps your case tremendously. Oh, and if you have immediate financial needs while waiting, you might qualify for emergency assistance through DSHS or local community organizations. Worth looking into if the adjudication drags on.