How long does it take to get an unemployment check from Washington ESD?

How do I know if my claim is in adjudication? My account just shows 'claim active' but doesn't give much detail.

Check your account on SecureAccess Washington regularly. If it goes into adjudication, you'll usually see a status change or get a letter explaining what additional information they need.

Same here! I've been calling the main number every day for two weeks and either get disconnected or sit on hold for hours with no answer.

If you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD by phone, you might want to try Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have a service that helps you get through to actual agents. I used it when my claim was stuck and finally got answers. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.

Never heard of that service before. Does it actually work or is it just another scam?

Good to know about the Tuesday processing! I've been filing my weekly claims on time so hopefully that helps speed things up.

Yeah definitely keep filing those weekly claims! I made the mistake of not filing one week thinking it didn't matter since I wasn't getting paid yet, and it created a whole mess I had to sort out later.

5 weeks?? That's crazy. How did you manage to pay bills during that time?

had to borrow money from family and use credit cards. it was rough but eventually got sorted out and they paid all the back weeks at once

This is so important! I had a typo in my employer's name and it delayed my claim by 3 weeks while they verified my employment history.

I think I got everything right but I'll double-check my claim details just to be safe.

I feel your frustration! When I was in a similar situation, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really helped. They got me connected to an agent within a few hours and I was able to get my claim status clarified. Worth trying if you're stuck.

At this point I'm willing to try anything. I'll check out that website you mentioned.

Hang in there! I know it's stressful but the payments will come through eventually. Washington ESD is just overwhelmed right now.

That's exactly what I'm doing - checking my account constantly! Good to know 3 weeks is pretty typical.

Same here, I was obsessively checking both my bank account and the Washington ESD website multiple times a day.

Good advice. Also check if your utility companies have hardship programs - many will work with you if you explain you're waiting for unemployment benefits.

Thanks for the practical suggestions. I hadn't thought about contacting utilities but that's a good idea.

That's infuriating! Did you ever get an explanation for what caused the delay?

Nope, they just said 'system glitch' and acted like 6 weeks of stress was no big deal.

Good point about the banking info. I double-checked and it looks correct.

Paper checks can take an extra week or more to arrive by mail, so definitely make sure direct deposit is set up right.

That's encouraging! Thanks for the update. Gives me hope that mine will come through soon too.

Congrats! That must be such a relief after waiting so long.

That makes sense. I guess there's not much you can do but wait for your batch to get processed.

Yeah, it's frustrating because it feels personal when you're waiting for money you need, but it's really just bureaucratic inefficiency.

How much does that service cost? Is it worth the money?

For me it was worth it because I was wasting so much time trying to call on my own. They focus on getting you connected rather than making you jump through hoops.

That's reassuring to hear. I was worried about missing out on payments somehow.

Yeah, they owe you for every week you're eligible, even if there are delays in processing. It all gets sorted out eventually.