How do I know if my unemployment claim was approved in Washington ESD?

Thanks! I'll log in and check that. What exactly should I be looking for in the monetary determination letter?

The letter will show your weekly benefit amount, how long your benefits will last, and any wages they used to calculate your benefits. It's the official approval document.

Did you get paid for those first two weeks while you were waiting for approval?

Yes, once approved I got paid for all the weeks I had filed claims for, including the waiting period. It was backdated.

How does that work exactly? I've been trying to call for days but keep getting the busy signal.

You just go to claimyr.com and they handle the calling and waiting for you. When an agent becomes available, they connect you directly. Saves hours of redialing.

That sounds too good to be true. Is there a catch or does it cost money?

How would I know if my claim is in adjudication? My account doesn't show anything about that.

Usually it will say 'adjudication in progress' or 'pending adjudication' somewhere in your claim status. If you don't see that, you're probably just in the normal processing queue.

I totally understand the frustration. The system could definitely be more user-friendly with clearer status updates.

Same here! I keep checking my account multiple times a day hoping for some kind of update.

Good point, I've been doing that. Better safe than sorry.

I'll double-check that. Where would I find those additional requirements?

Log into your account and look for any notifications or action items on your dashboard. They should be highlighted if there's something you need to complete.

What are the job search requirements exactly? I haven't received anything about that yet.

You need to make 3 job search contacts per week and log them in the system. The letter will have all the details when you get it.

Okay you've convinced me to try it. My claim has been pending for 3 weeks and I need answers.

Definitely worth it for situations like yours. The agents can see exactly what's holding up your claim.

That's reassuring to hear. I'm trying to be patient but bills don't wait!

I did set up direct deposit when I filed. Hopefully that helps speed things up.

It definitely does. Make sure your bank info is correct in your account settings.

Try not to worry too much. If there were serious issues with your eligibility, they usually contact you much sooner for additional information.

Most claims that get denied happen pretty quickly. The fact that you're still in processing is actually a good sign.

Good reminder! I've been checking my online account but haven't been watching my physical mail as closely.

I tried it yesterday and it actually worked! Finally got to talk to someone who could explain what was happening with my claim.

Awesome! It's such a relief when you can actually get real answers from a person instead of just waiting and wondering.

I'm at about 10 days right now so I'll give it another week before I start really worrying.

That sounds like a good plan. Most people hear back within 2 weeks so you should be getting close.

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

Thanks for all the helpful advice everyone! I feel much better about where things stand now.

You're welcome! Hope you get good news soon. The waiting is always the hardest part.

Thank you! Patience isn't my strong suit but I'm working on it.

Will do! I'll update the thread when I hear something definitive.

Glad this helped! That's exactly why these discussion forums are so valuable - we're all going through similar experiences.

Welcome to the waiting game! 8 days is still well within the normal timeframe, so try not to stress too much. Definitely smart to double-check for any missing forms - I've seen people get delayed just because they missed uploading one document. And yes, absolutely keep filing those weekly claims! Even if it feels weird filing when you're not sure if you're approved yet, you'll be so glad you did when the payments eventually come through backdated. The anticipation is brutal but it sounds like you're doing everything right!

@Isabella Tucker You re'definitely not alone in this! I just went through the same thing last month. One thing I learned is to also check if you have any messages in your eServices inbox - sometimes they send requests for additional info there that don t'show up as obvious alerts. The weekly filing thing tripped me up at first too, but it s'so crucial. I stopped filing for one week thinking I d'wait for approval and it caused a gap in my benefits later. The whole process is nerve-wracking but 8 days is totally normal. Hang in there!

@Isabella Tucker I m'glad this thread is helping you too! I was in the exact same mindset about waiting to file weekly claims until approval - it seems so counterintuitive but everyone here convinced me to keep filing. I checked my eServices account after reading these comments and found I actually did have one additional verification form that wasn t'super obvious. Make sure to look in every tab and section! The inbox tip from @Joshua Wood is spot on too - I almost missed an important message there. It s such'a relief to know that 8-10 days is still totally normal. We ve got'this!