How do I know if I got accepted for Washington ESD unemployment benefits?

Thanks! I haven't gotten anything in the mail yet but I'll keep checking my eServices account. Should I be worried if it's been 10 days?

10 days is still normal processing time, especially if they need to verify your wages with your employer. Don't worry yet.

I see one questionnaire about why I left my job - is that what you mean? I filled it out last week.

Yes exactly! That's part of the eligibility determination process. Once they review your answers, they'll make a decision on your claim.

Those fact finding questionnaires are super important. Make sure you answered everything honestly and completely or it could delay your claim even more.

That sounds too good to be true - does it actually work? I've been trying to call for days with no luck.

Yeah I was skeptical too but it really does work. They handle all the calling and waiting for you, then connect you when an agent picks up. Worth checking out if you're stuck.

Never heard of this before but anything is better than sitting on hold for hours. Might give it a try if my claim doesn't get resolved soon.

What kind of issues cause adjudication? Should I be worried if I see that?

Common reasons are questions about why you left your job, availability for work, or wage discrepancies. Not necessarily bad but it does mean longer wait times.

Adjudication can take WEEKS. I've been waiting 3 weeks now with no updates. This system is broken.

Good point - I have been filing them. They show as 'filed' but no payments yet. That's normal right?

yeah totally normal. once you get approved they'll pay you retroactively for all the weeks you filed

I haven't gotten any instructions about job searching yet. When do those requirements usually kick in?

Usually after your first payment, but check your determination letter when you get it. It'll spell out all the requirements.

The job search requirements are in your handbook too. You should have gotten that when you first applied.

Wow that's frustrating! Have you tried going through your state representative or anything like that?

I contacted my state rep but haven't heard back yet. Might try that Claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier.

Definitely worth trying Claimyr if you're that stuck. I used it when I was in a similar boat and it really helped cut through the phone wait times.

That's reassuring to hear. I was starting to think something went wrong with my application.

Yeah I went through the same anxiety. As long as you're not getting disqualification notices, you're probably fine.

I got laid off due to company downsizing, so hopefully that makes it more straightforward.

Yeah layoffs are usually processed faster than voluntary quits. You should be fine.

I'll look for that section. The website is pretty confusing to navigate though.

Yeah the website isn't the most user-friendly. Try searching for 'claim status' or look in the FAQ section.

Same here! It's good to know the wait times are normal. Hopefully we both hear something soon.

Fingers crossed! I'll update this thread when I hear something.

Good tip! I just double-checked and everything looks correct.

Will do! Thanks for all the helpful advice everyone. I feel much better about the situation now.

Congrats! That gives me hope. Did you get any notification when it was posted to your account?

I got an email saying I had a new message in my eServices account, then I logged in and saw the determination letter there.

Oh no! Good warning. I've been setting calendar reminders to make sure I don't forget.

Smart! The deadlines are strict so those reminders are a good idea.

That's the second recommendation for Claimyr. Definitely keeping that in mind if I need to call about my claim.

Yeah I'm going to try it too. Anything is better than the endless busy signals.

Thanks for the reassurance! This whole process is new to me so I wasn't sure what to expect.

Really? I'll keep an eye on that. I have direct deposit set up so hopefully that speeds things up.

Direct deposit definitely helps. Usually payments show up within 1-2 business days once they're processed.

You're right, I need to be more patient. This thread has been super helpful in understanding what's normal vs. what's a red flag.

I've been checking daily. Hopefully I'll see something soon!

Thank you! I really appreciate everyone's help and advice. I'll update this thread when I hear something.