Washington ESD unemployment under review how long - claim stuck for weeks

At least I'm not alone I guess. Did you try calling them? I've been trying for days but can never get through.

tried calling like 50 times, either busy signal or they hang up after an hour on hold

Thanks for the info. Is there any way to find out what specifically they're reviewing? My account doesn't give me any details.

Unfortunately Washington ESD doesn't always specify what triggered the review in your online account. You'd need to speak with an adjudicator to get specific details about your case.

Never heard of Claimyr before. Is it legit? I'm desperate at this point but don't want to get scammed.

Yeah it's legitimate. They basically help you get through to Washington ESD agents by phone when you can't reach them yourself. Saved me weeks of stress and uncertainty.

how much does something like that cost though?

It's worth it to finally get answers instead of waiting in limbo for months. Much better than losing sleep over unpaid claims.

I understand your frustration but getting angry won't help your case. The adjudication process exists to ensure only eligible claims are paid, even though it's painfully slow.

Easy for you to say when it's not your bills piling up! The system is designed to deny as many claims as possible.

That gives me some hope. Did you get back pay for the weeks you were waiting?

yes, they paid me for all the weeks I filed claims during the review period once it was approved

what's the difference between adjudication and an appeal? I keep seeing both terms thrown around

Adjudication happens before a decision is made on your claim. An appeal happens after Washington ESD makes a decision that you disagree with. Two completely different processes.

At least you finally got some information about what's going on. I still have no clue why mine is under review.

Document EVERYTHING if you're dealing with a separation dispute. Email records, witness statements, photos if relevant.

I've tried that several times but keep getting disconnected or the line goes dead after waiting forever.

Same experience here. The phone system seems to just drop calls randomly.

Yeah I've been doing that. It feels pointless since nothing is getting paid but I don't want to mess up my claim.

Good advice. I know someone who stopped filing during adjudication and lost out on 3 weeks of benefits.

I tried that route and they basically said there's nothing they can do about adjudication timelines.

That's why I went with Claimyr instead. At least they can get you directly to someone who can actually look at your case and give you real answers.

Hang in there. I know it's impossible not to stress but you will eventually get through this.

have you considered getting a temporary job while waiting? I know it's not ideal but might help with the immediate financial pressure

I'm looking but everything in my field requires a long hiring process. Need something to bridge the gap.

Exactly! The lack of communication is the most frustrating part of this whole process.

That's exactly what happened to me until I used Claimyr to actually talk to someone. Found out my employer had submitted conflicting information about my separation date.

Congrats! That gives me hope. Did they ever tell you what was being reviewed?

They were verifying my wage history because I had worked for multiple employers in my base period. Nothing dramatic.

That matches what I've observed too. The really long ones (8+ weeks) usually involve complex employer disputes.

Good point. I should double check that everything is current in my profile.

Thanks for the insider perspective. Any tips for speeding up the process?

Unfortunately not much you can do except ensure all your information is accurate and respond quickly if they request additional documentation.

What about those services that help you get through on the phone? Are those worth it?

If you're having trouble reaching anyone by phone, they can be helpful for getting information about your specific case status.

At least now you know what they need. How long do you have to provide it?

They gave me 10 days to respond, which seems tight considering how long they took to tell me what they needed.

Thanks for the encouragement. Some days it feels like it will never end.

I know exactly how you feel. The uncertainty is almost worse than just being denied.

So happy for you! That gives me hope that mine will resolve soon too.

Congrats! Was there anything specific that seemed to speed up the final approval?

Not really, I think it just worked its way through their system. The adjudicator called me on a Friday and by Monday my claim was approved.

How quickly were you able to get through using their service?

About 20 minutes from when I submitted my request to when I was talking to a Washington ESD agent. Way better than the hours I wasted trying to call myself.