Desperate for ESD claim stuck 6 weeks - need Governor's office contact number

The Governor's Office does have a constituent services line at 360-902-4111, but I don't think that's your best option for getting quick help. Your situation sounds serious enough that you need immediate intervention. Have you tried contacting your state representative? Many have staff dedicated to helping with ESD issues. Go to leg.wa.gov and enter your address to find your district representatives. Their offices can often get faster responses than going through the governor's office.

I was in almost the EXACT same situation last month!!! 7 weeks with no movement on my claim & about to be evicted. Calling ESD is USELESS. I tried the governor's office number but got nowhere. What FINALLY worked was using Claimyr to get through to a real ESD agent (claimyr.com). It costs money but it was worth it for me cuz they got me connected to an actual tier 2 specialist who found the issue (missing employer response) and pushed my claim through manually. Got paid 3 days later. There's a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3

While contacting your representatives can help, you also need immediate action for your housing situation. Call 2-1-1 right away to get connected with emergency rent assistance programs. Many counties have programs specifically for people waiting on unemployment benefits. Also, your utility companies may have hardship programs - call them directly and explain your situation before disconnection happens. For your ESD claim specifically: Does your online account show any "Issues and Decisions" pending? Sometimes there's a specific document they need that you can upload through the portal. Have you checked all messages in your eServices account?

the govs office wont do anything lol. i waited 10 weeks last year and kept calling and they just kept saying "BE PATIENT" like ok tell that to my landlord!! the whole system is designed to make ppl give up. i finally got through on the phone after calling at EXACTLY 8:00:00 am and hitting redial for 45 mins straight. even then the rep was totally unhelpful just read from a script saying adjudication takes time blah blah blah. its all bs

I'm really sorry you're dealing with this. One thing you absolutely need to do - keep filing your weekly claims even while waiting for the main claim decision! So many people miss this step and then have to start all over. Also, have you tried the technical support line instead of the regular line? Sometimes they can see things the regular agents can't, and the wait time is usually shorter. The number is 855-682-0785. Ask them specifically about those pending issues in your account.

Hate to say this, but ESD is seriously broken. I had a similar issue last year and what FINALLY worked was contacting my state senator's office. I'm in the 38th district and their office had a dedicated person who handles ESD issues. They asked for my claim ID, last 4 of SSN, and a signed release form they emailed me. My claim was fixed within 5 days after 2 months of nothing. The state rep route works WAY better than the governor's office in my experience.

have you tried going to a WorkSource office in person? my cousin did that and they have these special phones that connect directly to ESD people who actually know what theyre doing, not the regular call center. worth a shot maybe?

Quick update on the specific issues you mentioned seeing in your account: "Able and Available" usually means they need to verify you're able to work and available for work during your claim period. This is often triggered if you reported being sick, on vacation, or unable to work for any reason during a weekly claim. "Job Separation" issues usually mean they need more details about why your employment ended. Your employer may have provided information that doesn't match what you reported. If you can see these issues but no instructions for resolving them, it likely means they're waiting for information from your employer or they're preparing to interview you. Call the main line and specifically ask for a Tier 2 specialist who can see the details of these issues. Regular agents often can't see or explain these pending issues.

Ok so everyones giving good advice but missing the MOST IMPORTANT THING - with a 3 day pay or vacate notice, you need to respond IMMEDIATELY with a written notice that you're waiting on unemployment. Washington state has tenant protections that can buy you time. Go to washingtonlawhelp.org right now and look up the eviction defense forms. Just filling that out can buy you an extra 2-3 weeks legally. For your utilities, call and ask for their hardship program ASAP - most have to offer payment plans before disconnection.