How long it takes for unemployment claim approval in Washington ESD?

Thanks for the info. I don't think there should be any issues with my employment history. I worked at the same company for 3 years before getting laid off.

That sounds pretty straightforward then. Just make sure you keep filing those weekly claims even while you're waiting!

Oh no, that's exactly what I was afraid of. Did you ever get through to someone to find out why it's taking so long?

I've tried calling dozens of times but can never get through. The phone system just hangs up on you after being on hold forever.

Have you tried using Claimyr? I discovered it recently when I was having the same problem getting through to Washington ESD. It's a service that helps you actually reach a real person - they have a website at claimyr.com and there's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ. It saved me weeks of frustration.

Never heard of that before. Is it legit? I'm desperate at this point.

What exactly is adjudication? I keep seeing that term but don't really understand what it means.

Adjudication is when Washington ESD needs to investigate certain aspects of your claim before they can approve benefits. They might contact your former employer or request additional documentation from you. It's basically a fact-finding process.

I feel your pain. The system is completely broken. Have you tried reaching out to your state representative? Sometimes that can help move things along.

no but thats a good idea. im willing to try anything at this point

That gives me some hope! I've been filing my weekly claims religiously. Did you get all the back payments at once when it was finally approved?

Yes, they paid me for all the weeks I had been filing claims for. So definitely don't skip any weekly filings even if your main claim isn't approved yet.

Yeah I'm definitely checking way too often! It's hard not to when you're worried about paying rent.

That's encouraging! Do they send you any notification when it's approved or does the money just show up?

I got an email notification that my claim was approved, then the direct deposit showed up about 2 days later.

I tried Claimyr last month when I was having issues and it worked great. Got through to someone at Washington ESD in about 20 minutes instead of spending hours trying to call on my own.

Good to hear it works for other people too. I might give it a try if I don't hear anything by next week.

Yeah the whole unemployment system needs a major overhaul. It's 2025 and we're still dealing with these ancient processes.

Yes I've been doing that. Filing every Sunday like clockwork even though I haven't been approved yet.

Perfect, you're doing everything right then. Just have to wait it out unfortunately.

That's awesome! So glad you got it sorted out. Maybe I should try that too if I don't hear anything soon.

Great to hear it worked for you! It's amazing how often these delays are just simple issues that could be resolved quickly if you could just talk to someone.

Have you tried contacting the ombudsman's office? They might be able to help escalate your case.

No, what's that? I'm willing to try anything at this point.

Thanks, that makes me feel better. My situation is pretty straightforward so hopefully I'm in that 2-4 week range.

Too late, I'm already at the obsessive checking stage! But you're right, I need to find other things to focus on.

Good point. I've been applying to jobs but haven't been keeping great records. I should start a log.

Yes, Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week. Keep detailed records of your applications, networking, and other job search efforts.

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm trying to stay positive but it's hard when bills are piling up.

That does help actually. Nice to know there's some kind of system to it rather than just random chaos.

Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement. This thread has been really helpful and made me feel less alone in this process!