ESD appeals - need governor's office contact info for claim stuck in limbo

I went through something similar back in January. The number I called was (360) 902-4111. When I got through, I asked to speak with someone who handles ESD constituent services or unemployment issues. They transferred me to a caseworker who took down all my information. Be prepared with your claim ID number, the date of your denial, and a brief explanation of your situation. It took about a week, but someone from ESD actually called me back and expedited my appeal hearing.

dont waste ur time with the govs office they never help anyone... my cousin tried it 3 times and all they did was send him back to esd. the whole systems broken man

I've helped several clients navigate this exact situation. While contacting the governor's office can sometimes help, there are a few more effective approaches: 1. First, make sure you've submitted your appeal correctly through the OAH (Office of Administrative Hearings). This preserves your rights even while pursuing other avenues. 2. Contact your state representative or senator - they often have constituent services staff who specialize in unemployment issues. Find yours at: https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/ 3. If you do contact the governor's office, the main number is (360) 902-4111. Ask for the constituent services team that handles ESD issues. 4. Be prepared with specific details: claim ID, specific errors in determination, dates of all communications, and what resolution you're seeking. The most common mistake I see is people not clearly articulating the specific error ESD made. Make sure you can point to exactly where/how they misclassified your separation reason.

When i had problems i just kept calling ESD over and over till i got thru. took like 3 days of calling but i finally got a real person who fixed it. waaaaay faster than governor stuff

Have you tried using Claimyr to reach an ESD agent directly? I was in a similar situation waiting for an appeal, and after weeks of not getting through on the phones, I used Claimyr.com and got connected to an ESD agent in about 20 minutes. The agent was able to look at my file and see there was a mistake that could be fixed without waiting for the full appeal process. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 - definitely saved me from waiting weeks longer.

I work as an employment attorney, and while the governor's office can sometimes help, there's an important detail many people miss: make sure you're still doing your weekly claims even while your case is under appeal or being disputed. If you win your appeal but haven't been submitting weekly claims, you won't get paid for those weeks retroactively. As for the governor's office, yes, (360) 902-4111 is correct. Ask for the constituent services team that handles workplace or ESD issues. Be extremely concise about the specific error - they get hundreds of calls and need to quickly understand why your case deserves escalation. If you have any documentation from your employer confirming it was a layoff, make sure to mention that you have written proof that contradicts ESD's determination.

NOT THE GOVERNORS OFFICE!!!! Call your state rep instead!!! I waited 2 weeks for gov office to do nothing, then called my state rep and had help in 3 days!!!!!

Just an update since I replied earlier - when I called the governor's office, I made sure to emphasize that I had already tried all normal channels and was facing financial hardship due to the wait. That seemed to help get their attention. Also, follow up with an email summarizing your situation after the call. Documentation of your attempts to resolve this will help your case.