How long does it take to get approved unemployment benefits in Washington?

Typical processing time is 2-3 weeks for a straightforward claim. If you have any issues that need adjudication (like job separation reasons or work availability questions), it can take 4-6 weeks or even longer.

10 days is still within normal range. I had to wait almost 3 weeks before mine got approved last year. The key is making sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while it's pending.

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Mine took 6 weeks because they had questions about my previous employer. Washington ESD sent me a letter asking for more documentation and I had to submit pay stubs and termination paperwork.

Check your eServices account regularly for any correspondence. Sometimes they need additional information and if you don't respond quickly, it can delay your claim even more. Also make sure your mailing address is correct in case they send physical letters.

I'm on week 4 of waiting and getting really anxious. Called Washington ESD probably 50 times and either get busy signal or disconnected after waiting on hold. This is ridiculous.

Washington ESD is processing a lot of claims right now so delays are pretty common. As long as you keep filing your weekly claims and respond to any requests for information promptly, you should be fine.

The whole system is broken. They make you jump through hoops and then take forever to process anything. Meanwhile bills keep coming.

Make sure you didn't make any mistakes on your application that could trigger adjudication. Things like incorrect dates, wage amounts, or reasons for separation can cause delays.

2-3 weeks is typical but can be longer if they need to verify your employment history with previous employers. Sometimes employers are slow to respond to Washington ESD requests.

Don't panic at 10 days. I've seen people get approved anywhere from 2-8 weeks depending on their situation. The important thing is to keep filing weekly claims and respond to any requests immediately.

I used to work at a temp agency and saw lots of UI claims. Straightforward layoffs usually process in 2-3 weeks, but anything involving job separation disputes, availability issues, or wage discrepancies can take much longer.

If you're really concerned about the delay, you might want to try reaching out to Washington ESD directly. I know calling is frustrating but sometimes you can get answers about what's holding up your claim.

Keep an eye on your claim status in eServices. It should show if it moves from 'pending' to 'under review' or 'adjudication in progress' which would indicate they're actively working on it.

My claim took exactly 3 weeks to get approved. No issues, just standard processing time. The back pay was worth the wait when it finally came through.

Washington ESD has been pretty backed up lately. I'd say 10 days is still early, give it another week or two before getting too worried. Just keep doing your weekly claims and checking for any correspondence.

For what it's worth, I've heard processing times have improved recently compared to the chaos during the pandemic. 2-4 weeks seems to be the current normal range.

Just remember that once approved, you'll get all the back pay for the weeks you've been filing. So even though it's stressful waiting, you won't lose any benefits as long as you keep filing weekly.

If anyone needs help getting through to Washington ESD about claim status, I had success with Claimyr too. Much easier than the endless busy signals and hold times. Really helped me get answers when I was stuck waiting.

Bottom line: 10 days is normal, 2-3 weeks is typical, and 4+ weeks means there might be an issue that needs attention. Keep filing weekly and stay on top of any correspondence from Washington ESD.