Shocked! After 6 weeks of ESD silence, this unusual contact method FINALLY got my benefits approved

So happy for you! I remember seeing that post too. I think it might have been that Claimyr service (claimyr.com) that helps you skip the ESD phone queue. They have a whole system for getting through to live agents when regular callers get the disconnection message. I used it last month when my claim got stuck in adjudication and got through in about 20 minutes after weeks of trying on my own. Here's their demo video if you want to see how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3

Congrats!! I'm sure that's a massive relief! When did u initially file ur claim? I'm on week 5 of waiting and this gives me hope!

As a former ESD claims specialist, I can confirm that contacting your state rep or the governor's office often works because they have special liaison channels at ESD dedicated to handling these escalated cases. These requests get flagged and prioritized in the system. For others reading this - if your claim has been pending for more than 3 weeks with no movement: 1. First try calling ESD directly using their technical support number (not the main line) early in the morning (7:00-7:30am). 2. If that fails, email your state representative with your claim ID number and a brief timeline. 3. As a last resort, the governor's office constituent services can help. Just remember that this doesn't mean your claim will necessarily be approved - it just ensures someone actually reviews it promptly. In this case, it sounds like your claim had all the proper documentation and just needed someone to actually process it.

omg this gives me so much hope!!!! im on week 4 of adjudication and havnt been able to pay my car payment. gonna try this RIGHT NOW

Instead of everyone stressing about finding special numbers and paying third-party services, let me share what consistently works based on my experience helping dozens of people with ESD claims: 1. Call the main ESD number at exactly 7:59am (right before they open) 2. When prompted, select the option for employer services (not claimant services) 3. When connected, politely explain you selected the wrong option and ask to be transferred 4. This bypasses the overloaded claimant queue I've used this method successfully many times. The key is being extremely polite to the person who answers - they're not obligated to transfer you. Works about 80% of the time for getting through to a real person.

Back in 2021 my claim was stuck for 12 weeks! Nobody would help me and I nearly ended up homeless. I had to move back with my parents at age 34 which was humiliating. The whole system is designed to make people give up. Glad you got your money but this shouldn't be necessary. Also if your landlord was threatening eviction during all this make sure you know your rights. In WA they can't just throw you out without proper notice and court proceedings. And if your unemployment was delayed they have to work with you.

Be warned that I tried that Claimyr thing and while I did get through to ESD, the rep told me there was nothing they could do to speed up adjudication. Complete waste of money and got my hopes up for nothing. Still waiting after 7 weeks.

did u hav 2 do anything special after contacting the govs office? or they just magically fixed it overnight?