How long does Washington ESD unemployment take to process and start paying benefits?

Thanks! I wasn't sure about the weekly claims timing. Should I be worried if I don't hear anything for a few weeks?

Not necessarily. No news can be good news sometimes. Just keep filing your weekly claims and checking your account.

That's reassuring! Mine was a similar situation so hopefully it goes smoothly.

You're lucky! Mine's been in adjudication for 6 weeks now with no end in sight.

What exactly triggers adjudication? I want to make sure I avoid that if possible.

Common triggers include: quitting your job, being fired for cause, having multiple employers, or discrepancies in the information you provided versus what your employer reports.

I had the same problem until I found claimyr.com - it's a service that calls Washington ESD for you and gets you connected to an actual person. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling.

That sounds almost too good to be true. Does it actually work?

Yeah it really does! I was skeptical too but it got me through to someone in about 30 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own.

Good to know! I'll make sure to keep filing every week.

This is so important! I see people make this mistake all the time.

That's awful. Have you tried calling the adjudication line specifically?

I've tried everything. Can never get through to anyone who can actually help.

You might want to try that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. If you really need to talk to someone, it could be worth it.

That timeline makes sense. Fingers crossed mine goes that smoothly!

That's pretty optimistic. In my experience it's usually closer to 4-6 weeks even for straightforward claims.

How many job search activities do I need to do each week?

It's usually 3 job search activities per week, but check your specific requirements in your account.

And keep good records! I learned that the hard way when they audited my job search log.

That's encouraging! Was your claim pretty straightforward?

Yeah, I was laid off due to lack of work, so no complications. Just had to wait for the system to process everything.

Agreed! The communication is terrible. You're just left hanging without any real information.

That's exactly why services like Claimyr exist - people get desperate to talk to someone who can give them actual information about their claim.

Good point! I'll make sure to check frequently.

Yes, and if you see any 'action required' notices, deal with them immediately. Delays in responding can really slow things down.

That gives me hope! Did you have to do anything special or just wait it out?

Just kept filing weekly and stayed patient. Made sure all my information was accurate from the start.

Good suggestion. The waiting period can be really tough financially.

I hadn't thought of that. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know it's an option.

That's really good to know! I was worried about losing out on weeks while waiting.

Exactly! As long as you keep filing those weekly claims, you'll get paid for all eligible weeks once it's approved.