What is an adjudication issue with unemployment - Washington ESD claim stuck?

That's helpful but scary. I was laid off due to downsizing so I don't understand what they'd need to investigate about that.

Even layoffs sometimes trigger adjudication if there are questions about the circumstances or if your former employer disputes the claim.

Yes! I've been trying to call for days and either get busy signals or get disconnected after waiting forever.

Same problem here. I actually found this service called Claimyr that helps you get through to Washington ESD agents. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling.

Interesting, I hadn't heard of that before. How does it work exactly?

I've been filing weekly but it's nerve-wracking not knowing if I'll get paid. Should I be looking for documentation to support my case?

Yes, gather any termination paperwork, pay stubs, and documentation about your job separation. Having these ready can speed up the process if they request information.

This is exactly why the system is broken. They make you wait weeks without pay while they 'investigate' obvious layoffs.

5 weeks?! That's terrifying. How did you survive financially?

had to borrow money from family and use credit cards. it sucked but i did get all the back pay eventually

That's a nice way to say they're incompetent and slow. People need money to survive, not bureaucratic delays.

I understand the frustration, but the alternative would be approving fraudulent claims that hurt everyone in the system.

That's actually really common - employers sometimes ignore the initial requests. Good that you got an actual answer about what's happening.

Glad Claimyr worked for you! It's so much better than trying to call yourself.

How much did that service cost? Might be worth it for the peace of mind.

I don't have a formal termination letter, just an email saying I was laid off. Hope that's enough.

Email should work fine as long as it clearly states you were laid off, not that you quit.

That's not accurate. The approval rate for legitimate claims is quite high. The process exists to verify eligibility, not to deny valid claims.

Tell that to people who've been waiting months for basic layoff claims to be approved.

That gives me hope. I only had one employer so hopefully mine will be simpler.

Yeah, single employer situations usually resolve faster once they hear back from the company.

You can upload documents through your online account, but it won't necessarily speed things up. They follow their process regardless of what you submit proactively.

thanks might try anyway since im going crazy waiting

Good point, I'll make sure to check every day. How long do they usually give you to respond?

Usually 10 days from when they post the request, but it can vary depending on what they're asking for.

I'm skeptical of paying for something that should be free, but I'm also desperate for answers about my claim.

I get the hesitation, but think of it as paying for your time back. The peace of mind alone was worth it for me.

Congratulations! That's great news. How long did the whole process take from start to finish?

About 3.5 weeks total. The Claimyr call definitely helped move things along once I knew what was causing the delay.

awesome! glad it worked out for you

Hang in there! It's stressful but most legitimate claims do get approved eventually. Just keep filing your weekly claims.

Remember to document everything and respond quickly to any requests for information. Good luck!