What number does Washington ESD unemployment call you from?

They usually call from a blocked number or it shows up as 'Unknown' on caller ID. Sometimes it might show a 360 area code since that's where Olympia is located but don't count on it.

I had my adjudication interview last month and they called from a number that showed up as 'Washington State' on my phone. But I've heard other people say theirs came through as private or blocked. It's really inconsistent unfortunately.

If you're tired of waiting for them to call you back, I found this service called Claimyr that actually helps you get through to Washington ESD agents directly. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows exactly how it works. I used it when I was stuck waiting for an adjudication callback and got through to someone the same day.

ANSWER ALL UNKNOWN CALLS during business hours if you're waiting for Washington ESD!! I learned this the hard way. They called me twice and I missed both calls because I thought they were telemarketers. Had to wait another 3 weeks to get rescheduled.

The number that called me showed up as 360-902-9500 but when I tried calling it back it just went to the main Washington ESD line. So even if you see the number, it might not be a direct callback line.

Pro tip: if you think you missed a call from them, check your SecureAccess Washington account. They usually update your case notes or correspondence section if they tried to reach you and couldn't get through.

Honestly the callback system is broken. I waited 6 weeks for my adjudication call and when they finally called, the connection was so bad I could barely hear the interviewer. Had to do the whole thing over again.

For what it's worth, when they do call you, make sure you're in a quiet place with good cell reception. The call quality is usually pretty poor and they won't repeat questions if you can't hear them clearly.

Since you mentioned being stuck waiting, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does work for situations like this. Instead of waiting weeks for a callback, you can actually reach an agent directly to check on your adjudication status or even request to speak with someone about your case.

They called me from 253-xxx-xxxx last week but I can't remember the exact number. It was definitely a 253 area code though, which is Tacoma area I think?

Just answer every single call during business hours. I know it sucks but it's the only way to make sure you don't miss them. I put my phone on speaker and just answered everything for two weeks straight.

The most annoying part is they never call when they say they will. They told me 3-5 business days and it was actually 12 business days. And of course when they finally called, I was in the bathroom and missed it by 10 seconds.

For anyone dealing with this kind of runaround, seriously check out that Claimyr service. It's so much better than playing phone tag with Washington ESD for weeks on end. The peace of mind alone is worth it when you're waiting for adjudication results.

Whatever you do, don't let the call go to voicemail even if you recognize it might be them. They won't leave a message and they'll mark it as 'claimant unavailable' in your file.

If it helps, most of the calls I've gotten from Washington ESD come between 10am and 3pm on weekdays. They don't seem to call early in the morning or late in the afternoon very often.

The whole callback system is just broken honestly. In 2025 there should be better ways to communicate than playing phone tag for weeks. Other states have online messaging systems but Washington is stuck in the stone age.

One more tip - if you do miss their call, call the main line immediately and explain what happened. Sometimes they can transfer you directly to the person who was trying to reach you instead of making you wait for another callback.

Update us when you finally hear back! I'm curious how long your wait ends up being. Seems like everyone's experience is totally different with these callbacks.

Good luck! The waiting is definitely the worst part of this whole process. Once you actually talk to someone it usually gets resolved pretty quickly.

Hang in there! I know it's stressful but you'll get through this. The adjudication process sucks but most people do get approved eventually if they qualified for benefits in the first place.