How long after ESD fact-finding interview for separation issue will I get a decision?

The adjudication process for separation issues typically takes 2-4 weeks from the date of your fact-finding interview. Since you just had your interview yesterday, you're looking at probably 2-3 more weeks before you'll see a decision in your eServices account. Make sure you continue filing your weekly claims during this time, even though you won't receive payments until after the adjudication is complete. If approved, you'll get backpay for all eligible weeks you've claimed.

it depend on how busy they are. my claim took 6 weeks to get decided last summer and my friend got his in like 10 days last month. its super random

I had a similar situation in March where my employer drastically reduced my hours. ESD took exactly 25 days to make a decision after my fact-finding interview. What really helped was using Claimyr to get through to an actual ESD agent after two weeks of waiting. I was getting desperate and regular calls weren't going through. The service connected me to an agent who was able to tell me the status of my adjudication and approximately when I could expect a decision. Saved me from so much anxiety! Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE!!!! I waited NINE WEEKS for my decision and they still got it WRONG. Then I had to wait ANOTHER 3 weeks for an appeal hearing. They don't care that people have bills and families to feed. They sit there taking their sweet time while we SUFFER. And good luck trying to call them - I tried 67 times in one day and couldn't get through!!!!

Hey OP, just wanted to mention that while you're waiting, you might qualify for emergency assistance through DSHS or local community organizations. Most counties have rent assistance programs that can help while you're waiting on your unemployment decision. Might be worth looking into if you're worried about making rent.

Just to add to my earlier comment - your situation (hours cut from 40 to 15) is actually pretty straightforward and should be a clear-cut case for approval. This is a classic example of what ESD calls a "substantial reduction in hours" which qualifies you for benefits even though you weren't completely laid off. The fact that your employer made this change without warning strengthens your case. While I can't promise anything, cases like yours tend to be decided more quickly than complex voluntary quit situations.

my cousin works at esd and he said they're really backed up right now with claims so maybe expect the longer end of the timeframes people are mentioning. not trying to stress you out just being real

UPDATE: Just got my decision today - APPROVED!! It only took 8 days from my interview. Much faster than I expected after reading everyone's responses. Now I'm just waiting for the payments to hit my account. Thanks everyone for your help!