How long does it take for a deputy to make a decision on Washington ESD unemployment claim?

12 weeks?? That's insane. How am I supposed to survive that long without any income? There has to be a way to get an update on the status.

I waited 14 weeks last year for my deputy decision. Turned out my former employer never responded to their requests for information which caused delays.

I was laid off due to company downsizing, so I don't understand why this is taking so long. My employer said they wouldn't contest my claim.

Even with a straightforward layoff, if there are any questions about your last day worked, final pay, or if you received severance, it can trigger an adjudication review.

That sounds too good to be true. How much does it cost? I'm already broke from waiting for my benefits.

It's worth checking out their site for details. For me, getting through to actually talk to someone was worth it - I found out there was a simple form I needed to submit that nobody told me about.

Never heard of Claimyr but honestly anything that helps get through to Washington ESD sounds like a miracle at this point.

I feel you. The stress of waiting is almost worse than being unemployed in the first place.

I understand the frustration, but getting angry won't speed up the process. Focus on documenting everything and keeping records of your job search activities while you wait.

None of those apply to me though. It was a mass layoff with 50+ people let go the same day. Why would that need special review?

Sometimes it's just random. They might be reviewing your work history or verifying your identity. Have you submitted all requested documents?

Yes, I uploaded everything they asked for weeks ago. My account doesn't show any pending actions.

Easy for you to say. 6 weeks without income feels like forever when you have bills to pay.

4 MONTHS?? That's completely unacceptable. People shouldn't have to wait that long for benefits they're entitled to.

I've tried calling at 5 AM multiple times. Still can't get through. The phone system is completely overwhelmed.

Same here. I set alarms to call right when they open and still get busy signals or hung up on after hours of waiting.

How does Claimyr actually work? Do they just keep calling for you or something?

They have some kind of automated system that monitors the phone lines and connects you when an agent becomes available. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.

Is there anything I can do to speed up the process? Any specific person I should try to contact?

Unfortunately no. The best thing you can do is make sure all your documentation is complete and accurate. Calling repeatedly won't help - it just clogs up the system for everyone.

What about contacting state representatives? I've heard they can sometimes help with Washington ESD issues.

How did you finally find out what the holdup was?

I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Got through to a deputy who explained the whole situation in 10 minutes. Wish I'd known about it sooner.

Yes, I've been filing every week. It's frustrating to keep doing it when nothing happens, but I don't want to lose out on benefits.

Good advice. I know someone who stopped filing during adjudication and lost 6 weeks of benefits when their claim was finally approved.

That's a load of BS. There has to be a balance between preventing fraud and actually helping people who need benefits to survive.

I agree the process is important, but 6+ weeks for a straightforward layoff case seems excessive.

I did have a short period of freelance work last year that I reported. Could that be causing the delay?

Possibly. Self-employment income can complicate eligibility determinations. They might be verifying your earnings and determining how it affects your benefit calculation.

Exactly! Even just knowing if my case is being actively reviewed or sitting in a queue would help with the anxiety.

The lack of communication is the worst part. Other states have better systems for tracking claim status.

I'm starting to think that might be my only option. The regular phone system is completely useless.

Same experience here. Claimyr saved me weeks of frustration trying to get through the normal way.