ESD claim stuck at 6 weeks with no approval or payments - normal wait time?

same thing happening to me right now! 5 weeks in and nothing but 'processing' status. called 100x and cant get thru. this is so frustrating like do they expect us to just live on air while they take their sweet time?? i had to borrow money from my parents which was humiliating at my age.

Your claim is likely stuck in adjudication. The standard processing time should be 2-3 weeks, but if there are any issues with your claim - like employment verification problems, incomplete information, or discrepancies in your work history - it can be flagged for manual review. This is extremely common, especially if you had multiple employers in your base year or if your separation reason isn't straightforward. Here's what you should check: 1. Look for any alerts or messages in your eServices account 2. Check if your claim shows 'adjudication' or 'pending issue' status 3. Verify all your employment information is accurate 4. Make sure you're completing your weekly claims despite not receiving payment Your payments will be retroactive once approved, but the wait is definitely challenging.

DONT GIVE UP! My claim took SEVEN WEEKS last winter - absolutely ridiculous! I was about to lose my mind when it suddenly got approved with no explanation. The whole system is a joke but if your claim is legitimate they will pay eventually. The problem is ESD is still using outdated systems and they're perpetually understaffed. Make sure you're doing those 3 job searches each week and documenting everything!!

I work as an employment counselor, and unfortunately, 4-6 week wait times have become fairly standard for claims that require any level of adjudication (which is about 40% of all claims currently). The ESD system was updated in late 2024, but the transition created more backlogs than solutions. That said, at 6 weeks, you should be proactive. Here's what I recommend: 1. Continue filing your weekly claims without fail 2. Check your Secure Message Center daily for requests for information 3. If there's a specific issue flagged for adjudication, you can upload supporting documentation proactively 4. Make sure your phone number and address are current in the system For immediate financial assistance, consider: - Emergency assistance through DSHS (can help with rent/utilities) - Food banks and meal programs - Utility company hardship programs - Temporary employment through staffing agencies while you wait Your claim will be backdated to your initial filing date once approved.

I was stuck in adjudication for 8 weeks until I finally got through to an actual ESD agent who fixed it in 5 minutes. Turns out there was a simple verification issue they could have resolved weeks earlier if I could have spoken to someone. After trying for weeks with no success getting through their phone lines, I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an ESD agent without the endless hold times. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Literally had my issues resolved that same day and got my first payment 3 days later with all back payments. Wish I'd known about it sooner instead of stressing for 2 months.

@jumpjack52 Yes, it's legit - they just connect you through to ESD's actual phone system but bypass the wait. You still talk directly with regular ESD agents who can access your claim. They don't need access to your account or anything like that. Was honestly a lifesaver for me after weeks of trying to get through.

my cousin said she needed to go to worksource appointment before her$ started coming is that true?? nobody told me about this

Update: I FINALLY got through to ESD this morning after trying the Claimyr service that was mentioned. Turns out my claim was flagged because my previous employer disputed my reason for separation (they claimed I quit when I was actually laid off). The agent was able to escalate my adjudication and said I should have a decision within 5-7 business days. Will update again when I hear something. Thanks everyone for your help - at least now I know what's happening!

im gonna try that service too, this is getting ridiculous. did u at least get any info on the backpay for all those weeks? will they pay interest for making us wait so long? they should!