ESD adjudication taking forever - filed May 29 and still waiting

adjudication can take 4-8 weeks sometimes tbh. system is totally backed up

Sorry you're going through this. Adjudication can definitely be frustrating. The ESD is reviewing some aspect of your claim that raised a flag in their system - could be your separation reason, your work history, or even just a data verification issue. Unfortunately, standard adjudication timeframes are currently 4-6 weeks in Washington state. A few suggestions that might help: 1. Check your ESD online account for any alerts or messages requiring a response 2. Make sure you continue filing your weekly claims even while waiting 3. Look for any letters from ESD in your mail or online account that might explain what they're investigating 4. Try calling right when they open (7:00 AM) as that's usually when wait times are shortest And don't lose hope - most claims do eventually get approved, and you'll receive backpay for all eligible weeks once they resolve the issue.

I feel your pain!! My claim was stuck in adjudication for 7 WEEKS last year. It was pure hell, and ESD doesn't care at all about people suffering. I ended up having to borrow money from family just to keep my lights on. The system is BROKEN!!! And don't bother with the callback option - I waited 3 days for a callback and then they hung up after 10 seconds.

Adjudication delays can be extremely stressful, especially when bills are piling up. While the standard processing time can be several weeks, there are a few strategies that might help: 1. Continue filing your weekly claims without fail 2. Check if you qualify for hardship assistance - contact your local WorkSource office as they sometimes know about emergency funds 3. Consider reaching out to local non-profits like Catholic Community Services or St. Vincent de Paul who may offer rental assistance 4. I had success getting through to an ESD agent using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have a service that helps you skip the phone queue. There's a video that explains how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. It's what finally helped me resolve my adjudication issue after weeks of waiting. 5. If you're truly facing eviction, mention this when you do reach ESD as they can sometimes expedite claims in true hardship situations Don't give up - while the system can be frustrating, most legitimate claims do get approved eventually.

My sister works at an employment office (not ESD but deals with them). She says always check if theres a fact-finding interview scheduled. Sometimes they send notification but it gets lost or goes to spam or whatever. Missing that interview can add MONTHS to adjudication. Look in your online account really carefully and search your email for anything from esd.wa.gov

I was stuck in adjudication for 5 weeks back in March. I finally called my state representative's office and explained my situation. Their constituent services person contacted ESD on my behalf, and miraculously my claim was approved three days later. Might be worth trying if you're really in a bind with rent coming due.

i tried that claimyr thing someone mentioned after being on hold forever and it actually worked for me. got through to someone at esd in like 20 min when i was waiting days before. they fixed my issue right away once i actually talked to a person

Just wanted to add: while you're waiting, please make sure you're meeting your job search requirements (3 documented activities per week). I've seen people get disqualified for benefits because they didn't maintain their job search during adjudication, then had to start the whole process over again. Document everything carefully in your weekly claims or in WorkSource WA.

did u check if ur employer is contesting ur claim? that makes adjudication take way longer

Good news is that once adjudication is complete, you'll receive all back payments for eligible weeks at once. I know that doesn't help with immediate bills, but at least you'll eventually receive what you're entitled to. If your situation becomes dire while waiting, call 211 for referrals to emergency assistance programs in your area.