How long for Washington ESD unemployment to process my claim?

Thanks, that's what I was afraid of. I guess I'll just have to wait it out.

Sometimes it takes even longer if they're backed up. I waited 5 weeks last year.

How do I tell if it's in adjudication? My account just says 'under review' with no other details.

If it was adjudication, it would usually say 'adjudication in progress' specifically. Under review might just mean normal processing.

Never heard of Claimyr before - is it legit? I'm desperate to get through to someone at Washington ESD.

Yeah it's legitimate, basically helps you get through the phone queue. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked when I couldn't get through any other way.

I used Claimyr too when my claim was stuck. Worth it when you can't waste days calling and getting nowhere.

I only had one employer for the past 2 years, so hopefully that helps speed things up.

That should definitely help. The more complicated your work history, the longer it takes.

I feel you! The waiting is the worst part, especially when you don't know what's happening.

The system is definitely overwhelmed. I think they're still catching up from all the changes over the past few years.

Good point, I've been doing that. At least the weekly claims go through quickly.

Yes, definitely keep filing weekly claims. You can't go back and file them later if you miss weeks.

Did they give you advance notice about the interview? I haven't gotten any notification about needing one.

yeah they sent a letter in the mail but it was like 5 days before the interview date. barely enough time to prepare

I've tried calling multiple times but either get a busy signal or sit on hold for hours before getting disconnected.

That's exactly why I ended up using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. The regular phone system is basically broken.

Easy to say when it's not your rent on the line. Some of us can't afford to just 'be patient.

I get both sides. The system is slow but they do eventually get through everything.

I've checked my account multiple times and don't see any issues or action items. Everything looks complete on my end.

Sometimes the issues don't show up in your online account but they're there in the system. That's another reason why talking to someone can help.

How did you find out what the issue was? Did Washington ESD notify you?

I only found out when I finally got through to someone on the phone. They don't always communicate these issues clearly.

I filed on a Wednesday morning, so hopefully that wasn't a particularly busy time.

Weekday filings are usually better than weekend ones, so that should help.

I thought job search requirements only started after your claim was approved and you started receiving benefits?

You're right, job search requirements typically start after approval. But it's good to register with WorkSourceWA early anyway.

I'm getting close to that 3 week mark, so I might have to try it. Thanks for all the advice everyone!

Good luck! Let us know how it goes if you do end up contacting them.

Yeah, the pandemic really messed up their processing times and they never fully recovered.

At least the weekly claims process pretty quickly once your initial claim is approved.