ESD says I have to wait TWO MONTHS for payment - about to be evicted!

same happened 2 me. they told me 6-8 weeks and i got paid at week 9!! its ridiculous they make u wait so long when bills dont wait. keep calling everyday that's what i did

The 8-week timeframe is unfortunately common right now with the current ESD backlog. They're prioritizing claims based on hardship levels, which is why they mentioned eviction status. What you should do immediately: 1. File for hardship consideration - there's a form on the ESD website under "Contact Us" where you can explain your financial situation 2. Document ALL communications with ESD (dates, names, what was said) 3. Contact your state representative (not just the governor's office) - they often have staff dedicated to helping constituents with ESD issues 4. Make sure your weekly claims are still being filed on time despite the wait 5. Check if you qualify for emergency assistance through DSHS while waiting Let me know if you need help finding any of these resources.

I was in adjucation for 11 weeks last fall!!! Its totaly broken system!! They told me same thing about eviction. Try going to WorkSource office in person sometimes they can help faster than phone calls.

The "we're busy" excuse without providing specifics about your claim status is unacceptable. There's a difference between general processing delays and having a claim stuck in adjudication or pending identity verification. Do you know what specific status your claim is in? Is it in adjudication, pending ID verification, or something else? This matters because the approach to resolving it differs based on the actual hold-up. I went through this last year and discovered my claim was held up not because they were "busy" but because there was an unresolved issue with my identity verification that nobody bothered to tell me about. Once I knew what the actual problem was, I could address it directly.

I had a similar situation where ESD kept me waiting for nearly 7 weeks. What finally worked for me was using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual ESD agent who could help. They have a system that keeps calling ESD for you until they get through, then connects you. Saved me hours of redial hell. There's a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 When I finally got connected, I specifically asked for a tier 2 agent who could see what was actually holding up my claim, not just the frontline people who give generic answers. Turns out there was a simple issue they could resolve right then, and my payments started the next week. Definitely worth trying before you hit crisis point with rent.

THEY'RE ALL LIARS!! I waited 12 weeks and they kept saying 2 more weeks every time I called. It's a SCAM to make people give up. Keep calling EVERY DAY and demand to speak to a supervisor. The regular agents are useless and just read from scripts. The system is designed to frustrate people into giving up!!

From my experience working with ESD claims (I used to work as an employment counselor), claims in adjudication generally fall into a few categories that determine wait times: - Simple verification issues: 3-4 weeks - Employer disputes: 6-8 weeks - Complex eligibility issues: 8-12 weeks The key is finding out WHICH category your claim falls into. When you call, specifically ask: "What is the exact issue that has my claim in adjudication?" and "Is there any additional information I can provide to resolve this issue faster?" While waiting, make sure you're documenting your financial hardship. If you're at risk of missing rent, utility shutoffs, or other essential payments, get documentation of those threats. This creates the paper trail needed for true hardship expediting. Also, don't forget to check your ESD portal and secure message center daily. Sometimes they request additional info but don't call you about it - and if you miss those messages, it just extends the delay.

anyone know if i can apply for food stamps while waiting for unemployment to come thru?? im in the same boat, week 6 of waiting...

I've been following this thread and wanted to check if you've made any progress? One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is requesting an official "hardship review" - this is different from just mentioning financial hardship. Call ESD and specifically say: "I need to request a formal hardship review for my claim due to imminent financial crisis." This triggers a specific process where they're required to evaluate your case within 48 hours. Also, when calling, try early morning (7:30-8:00am) or late afternoon (3:30-4:00pm) as these tend to have slightly shorter wait times. If using their callback feature, make sure your voicemail isn't full and your phone accepts calls from private/unknown numbers. Have you tried any of these approaches yet?