Washington ESD unemployment benefits how long does it take to get approved?

What kind of complications? I reported everything accurately on my application.

Things like employment verification, wage discrepancies, or if you quit vs were laid off. Even small issues can trigger adjudication which adds weeks to the process.

Four weeks?? I was hoping for something faster. Did you have any issues or was it just standard processing time?

No issues, just their normal timeline. I kept checking my account obsessively but it didn't make it go any faster lol

Is this legitimate? I'm desperate to talk to someone about my claim but I don't want to get scammed.

Yeah it's real. They basically call Washington ESD for you and get you through to an agent. I was skeptical too but it actually worked when I needed to resolve an issue with my weekly claims.

I've heard of this too. Friend of mine used it when her claim got stuck in adjudication.

Six weeks?! What happened with your claim?

Some issue with my previous employer disputing my reason for leaving. Now I'm stuck in limbo while they investigate something that should be obvious.

Good point, I've been doing that. The system lets me file even though my claim isn't approved yet.

This is important! I missed two weeks because I thought I had to wait for approval first. Big mistake.

Really? So even if everything goes perfectly I'm looking at 3-4 weeks minimum before any money?

Exactly. It's called the waiting week and it's built into the system. Plan accordingly.

Thanks, that's actually helpful. I hadn't thought about food banks but every little bit helps right now.

How much does it cost? I'm already broke from not working.

I don't want to quote prices since they might change, but it was reasonable considering how much time and frustration it saved me. Check their website for current info.

What got flagged about your work history? I'm worried mine might have issues too.

They questioned whether I was actually laid off or if I quit. Had to provide documentation from my employer to prove it was a layoff due to lack of work.

Good advice. I check my account daily and haven't seen any requests yet.

Also check your email and physical mail. They don't always put everything in the online account.

That gives me hope! My situation is pretty straightforward too - business closed permanently.

Business closures are usually processed faster since there's less room for dispute about the reason for unemployment.

How long does the debit card take to arrive?

Usually 7-10 business days after your first payment is processed. Direct deposit is faster if you can set that up.

I'll keep doing that. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!

That's exactly what I need - just to know what's going on with my claim. I might give them a try.

I was skeptical about services like this but honestly Washington ESD's phone system is so frustrating that I get why people use them.

That seems to be the consensus from everyone here. I'll try to be patient for another week or two.

Yes, I've been keeping track of my job applications already. Better to start early than scramble later.

Smart approach. The job search log requirements can catch people off guard if they're not prepared.

Thanks for the encouragement. This whole situation is stressful but it helps to hear from others who've been through it.

I've tried calling a few times with no luck. I think I'll look into that service if I need to talk to someone soon.

Will do. Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses!