How long for Washington ESD unemployment determination - been waiting 6 weeks

Same boat here - filed in November and still waiting. The adjudication process is supposed to take 21 days but clearly that's not happening. Keep filing your weekly claims though, they'll backpay if approved.

The determination process varies depending on what they're investigating. If it's a separation issue with your employer, it can take 4-8 weeks. If there's a question about your eligibility or work search requirements, it might be faster. Have you checked if your former employer contested the claim?

I was stuck in adjudication hell for 2 months last year. Couldn't get through on the phone no matter what I tried. Finally used Claimyr to get connected to an actual agent at Washington ESD. Worth every penny - found out my case was sitting in the wrong queue and got it resolved within a week after that call.

The whole Washington ESD system is broken. I know people who waited 3+ months for determination while others got approved in 2 weeks. There's no rhyme or reason to it. They're understaffed and overwhelmed.

Update on my situation - finally got through to someone yesterday after trying the Claimyr thing mentioned above. Turns out my employer submitted some paperwork late that was holding everything up. Agent said it should be resolved this week.

For anyone still waiting, make sure you're continuing to file your weekly claims even during adjudication. If you stop filing, you'll lose those weeks even if you're eventually approved. Also keep your job search log updated.

I'm at week 8 of adjudication. This is ridiculous. How are people supposed to survive without income for months?

The determination timeline depends on several factors: reason for separation, employer response, complexity of the case, and current workload at Washington ESD. Voluntary quits and misconduct cases typically take longer than layoffs.

Been there! My determination took 7 weeks last spring. The waiting is the worst part because you have no idea what's happening or how much longer it'll take.

I used Claimyr last month too after seeing it mentioned in another thread. Got connected to a Washington ESD agent the same day and found out there was a simple verification issue holding up my claim. Fixed it right away.

6 weeks is actually pretty normal unfortunately. I know it doesn't help with your bills but try to be patient. The system is swamped right now.

Call at exactly 8am when they open. I got through after about 45 minutes of trying that way.

Make sure all your documentation is uploaded correctly in SAW. Sometimes cases get delayed because of missing or unclear documents that you don't even know they need.

The longest I've heard of was 12 weeks for a complex separation issue. Most people seem to get resolved between 4-8 weeks if they keep pushing.

Pro tip: if you do get through to someone, ask for the specific reason your claim is in adjudication and an estimated timeline. Get names and reference numbers for everything.

Just got my determination letter yesterday after 9 weeks - approved! Keep the faith everyone, it does eventually happen.

If you're really desperate, try reaching out to local food banks and assistance programs while you wait. Don't suffer in silence.

Washington ESD really needs to fix their communication. Even just automated updates about where your claim stands would help with the anxiety.

Update from earlier - got my determination today! Approved and backpay is processing. Using that calling service really made the difference in getting answers when I was stuck.