Washington ESD office hours - when does the unemployment office close?

Most Washington ESD WorkSource offices close at 5pm Monday through Friday, but hours can vary by location. The main Seattle office on 2nd Ave closes at 5pm. What city are you trying to visit?

honestly just call them before you go because I've shown up to find they closed early for staff training or something. super frustrating when you're trying to work around your own job schedule

Why do you need to go in person? Most things can be handled online through your SAW account or over the phone now

Wait are we talking about WorkSource offices or actual Washington ESD offices? Those are different things with different hours

WorkSource offices are partnership locations that help with job searches and basic unemployment questions. They close at 5pm generally. But for claim-specific issues like adjudication, you need to reach Washington ESD directly by phone. That's where services like Claimyr really help since Washington ESD phone lines are always busy.

I went to the Everett WorkSource last month and they told me they can't help with pending claims or adjudication issues. They gave me the same phone number I already had for Washington ESD

the whole system is set up to make it as hard as possible to get help. office hours that don't work for people with jobs, phone lines that hang up on you, websites that crash

Most government offices have similar hours - 8am to 5pm weekdays. Some locations might close for lunch too

For your adjudication issue, calling Washington ESD is really your best bet. WorkSource can't access your claim details or help resolve pending issues. The phone lines are busy but that's still the main way to get claim-specific help.

try calling right when they open at 8am, sometimes easier to get through then

Just wanted to mention that I had success with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Got through to a Washington ESD rep in about 20 minutes when I'd been trying for weeks on my own. Really helped resolve my payment issue.

if you do go to a WorkSource office, bring ID and any paperwork related to your claim. even if they can't fix it they might be able to point you in the right direction

The Spokane WorkSource closes at 4:30 on Fridays FYI. Hours can vary by location and day of the week

For adjudication issues you really need to speak with someone who can see your file. WorkSource staff can't do that - only Washington ESD agents can access your claim details and help resolve pending issues.

just a heads up that some offices have limited parking and you might need to pay for street parking if you do decide to visit

Update: I finally got through to Washington ESD by phone this morning and got my payment issue resolved in 15 minutes. Way better than trying to visit an office that can't actually help with claims.

Thanks everyone for clarifying the difference between WorkSource and Washington ESD offices. I'll try calling first thing tomorrow morning instead of trying to visit in person. Sounds like that's much more likely to actually help with my adjudication issue.

Good luck with calling tomorrow morning Javier! I had a similar adjudication issue last year and it took me about 3 weeks of trying before I finally got through. The 8am timing tip is solid - that's when I eventually had success too. Just be prepared to potentially try multiple days since even calling right at opening doesn't guarantee you'll get through on the first try. But once you do connect with someone, they're usually pretty helpful with resolving the actual issue.

Just wanted to add that I successfully used Claimyr about a month ago when I was dealing with a similar adjudication delay. I was skeptical at first because I'd never heard of it, but after reading some positive reviews I decided to give it a try. Cost me around $20 but honestly it was worth every penny - got connected to a Washington ESD agent within 30 minutes and had my issue resolved that same day. For anyone who's been trying to call for weeks without success, it might be worth checking out. They have different service levels too so you can choose what fits your budget.