How long for Washington ESD unemployment approval after filing claim?

That's a relief, thanks. Do they send notification when it's approved or do I just check online?

You'll get both - email notification and mail letter. Keep checking your SecureAccess Washington account for updates too.

Good point about the weekly claims. I wasn't sure if I should file those before getting approved.

Definitely file them! I made that mistake and lost 2 weeks of benefits because I waited.

Is that legit? I've been calling for days and can't get through to anyone.

Yeah it's real. They basically call for you and get you connected to an actual person at Washington ESD. Way better than sitting on hold forever.

Might have to try that if I don't hear anything soon. The phone lines are brutal.

What would trigger adjudication? I left on good terms and have all my paperwork.

Things like if your employer contests the claim, if there are questions about misconduct, or if work availability is unclear. Downsizing layoffs rarely have issues.

Have you tried calling to check your claim status? Sometimes there are issues that need to be resolved.

tried calling like 50 times, always busy or they hang up on me after waiting forever

This is exactly why I used Claimyr - the regular phone system is impossible. They got me through to someone in under 30 minutes.

Wait, so even after approval there's another delay? That's tough.

Yeah, it's a state requirement. The first week is unpaid, then you start getting weekly benefits after that.

I've been applying to jobs but haven't logged anything yet. Do I need to do that right away?

Yes, start logging now. They can ask for your job search log at any time and you need to have those 3 contacts per week documented.

The WorkSourceWA website can be confusing at first but it's required. Better to start early than scramble later.

Computer glitch? Did you have to do anything special to resolve it?

Had to call and speak to someone to manually process it. That's when having a way to actually reach them becomes crucial.

Good reminder. I moved recently so I should double check that.

Yeah I had a friend who missed an important letter because of an old address and it messed up her whole claim.

I get the frustration but they do have to verify employment and wages with employers. That takes time unfortunately.

Other states do it faster. Washington ESD just has outdated systems and not enough staff.

The verification process is actually required by federal law, not just Washington state rules.

Good call. I think I set that up when I filed but I'll double check.

Direct deposit usually processes within 1-2 business days versus waiting a week for a check.

Still pending unfortunately. It's been 8 days now. Starting to get worried.

18 days is pretty normal from what i've seen. try not to stress too much, it'll come through

How much does that cost? I'm already tight on money.

It's worth checking their site for current info. When you're worried about your claim status, sometimes it's worth it for peace of mind.

I actually tried them last week and got connected to Washington ESD in like 20 minutes. Way better than the endless busy signals.

Thanks for the encouragement. I know I qualify, just hate the uncertainty.

Layoffs due to downsizing are usually the easiest cases for Washington ESD to process. You should be fine.

Good point. I've been too proud to look into that but maybe I should.

211 is a good resource for finding local assistance programs. Just dial 2-1-1.

Yeah there seem to be a lot of us going through this lately. Hopefully we both hear something soon.

I'll update here when mine comes through. Good luck with yours!

Hopefully it won't come to that but good to know there are options.

Appeals do take longer though - usually 6-12 weeks. Better to get it right the first time if possible.

exactly! at least tell us if there's an issue instead of just 'pending' forever

This is why calling to check status can be helpful, even though it's frustrating to get through.

And why services like Claimyr exist - to bridge that communication gap when you can't reach them directly.

Thanks everyone for all the advice and support. This thread has been really helpful.

That's what these forums are for! Hope you get good news soon.

Congratulations! Right in the normal timeframe like we predicted.

awesome news! glad it worked out

That gives me hope for mine! Still waiting but this makes me feel better.

Great to hear! Good thing you kept filing those weekly claims while waiting.