How to know if you're approved for unemployment - Washington ESD status check

When you log into your Washington ESD account, look for your claim summary page. If you're approved, you should see a weekly benefit amount listed and be able to file weekly claims. The status might say 'Active' or show your next filing date. If it's still showing 'Pending' or 'Under Review' then you're probably still in adjudication.

I was in the same boat last month - kept checking obsessively! What finally worked for me was using Claimyr to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD. They have this service at claimyr.com where they call on your behalf and get through to an agent. Saved me hours of trying to call myself. There's even a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works.

The key things to look for: 1) Weekly benefit amount showing up, 2) Ability to file weekly claims, 3) No 'adjudication' or 'pending' status flags. Also check if there are any outstanding issues that need to be resolved - those would show up as action items in your account.

ugh the washington esd website is so confusing!! i've been approved for 2 weeks now but it took me forever to figure out where to even file my weekly claims. why can't they just send an email saying 'you're approved' like normal companies do??

If you're really unsure, you can also call the Washington ESD customer service line. Fair warning though - you'll probably be on hold for a while. I tried calling 47 times last week before I got through to someone.

Another sign you're approved - you should receive a monetary determination letter either by mail or in your online account. This shows your weekly benefit amount and how long your benefits will last. If you haven't seen this yet, your claim might still be processing.

Make sure you're also checking for any identity verification requirements. Sometimes your claim gets held up because they need additional documents to prove who you are. These requirements show up as action items in your account.

The Washington ESD system is honestly a joke. Half the time the website is down when you need it most, and good luck trying to reach anyone by phone. They make it deliberately confusing so fewer people will successfully claim benefits.

Quick tip - if you're approved, you should also be able to see your filing schedule (usually weekly on Sundays). This gets updated in your account once everything is processed.

I just went through this whole process myself. The biggest indicator for me was when I could suddenly access the 'File Weekly Claim' option in my account menu. Before approval, that option wasn't even visible.

Don't forget about the job search requirements too. Once you're approved, you'll need to log your job search activities. Make sure you understand what counts as a valid job search contact.

honestly just keep checking every day until you either see money deposited or get a clear denial letter. the washington esd website doesn't make anything obvious but those are the two definitive outcomes

If you're still confused after reading all this, another option is to use a service like Claimyr that I mentioned earlier. They can call Washington ESD for you and get a definitive answer about your claim status. Sometimes it's worth paying for peace of mind when you're this stressed about it.

One more thing - check your payment method settings. If you're approved but haven't set up direct deposit or a debit card, that could delay things even if your claim is active.

The waiting is the worst part honestly. I remember checking my account like 10 times a day when I first applied. But once you see that weekly benefit amount and can file claims, you know you're good to go.