What time do Washington ESD unemployment offices close - need to get there today

most washington esd offices close at 4:30pm but it depends on which location you're going to. some close at 4pm. you should call ahead to make sure they're even accepting walk-ins

You might want to check if your local WorkSource office can help with Washington ESD paperwork. Some of them have extended hours and can assist with unemployment claims. Also, many documents can be submitted online through your SecureAccess Washington account instead of in person.

I had this same problem last month trying to reach Washington ESD. Spent hours calling and never got through. Someone told me about this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually gets you connected to ESD agents. I was skeptical but tried it and got through in like 15 minutes. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works. Might be worth checking out if you need to talk to someone urgently about your adjudication.

Most Washington ESD offices have been reducing their walk-in hours since COVID. A lot of locations are appointment-only now. The Tacoma office closes at 4pm, Seattle is 4:30pm, but Spokane is only open until 3:30pm for walk-ins. Your best bet is really to handle everything online or by phone if possible.

I work at a WorkSource office and can tell you that we close at 5pm but stop taking new people at 4:45pm. For Washington ESD stuff, we can help with basic questions but anything involving adjudication or appeals usually needs to go directly to ESD. Have you tried calling the main customer service line at different times of day?

This whole system is broken. I've been waiting 3 weeks for my weekly claim to process and can't get anyone on the phone. Washington ESD needs to hire more people or fix their phone system. It's ridiculous that we have to jump through hoops just to get basic information about our own claims.

Check the Washington ESD website - they have office locations and hours listed. But honestly most stuff can be done online now. What kind of paperwork are you trying to submit? There might be an easier way.

I went to the Olympia office last week and they close at 4:30 but stop helping people at 4:00. Got there at 4:10 and they turned me away. Waste of time and gas money. Definitely call ahead if you're going to drive there.

Pro tip: if you're going to an office, bring everything twice. They love to tell you you're missing something and make you come back. Also get there early because they take forever with each person.

If you're in King County, the Seattle office downtown closes at 4:30 but parking is terrible. The Renton WorkSource location might be easier and they can help with some ESD stuff. They're open until 5pm.

Has anyone tried faxing documents to Washington ESD? I know it's old school but sometimes it works better than their online system. The fax number should be on their website.

I'm dealing with a similar adjudication delay. Two weeks isn't that long unfortunately - mine took 6 weeks to resolve. The waiting is the hardest part because you can't plan anything. Have you been filing your weekly claims while waiting?

Instead of trying to visit an office, you could try the online chat feature if it's working. Sometimes that's faster than phone calls. Though it might not be available for adjudication issues.

Final update - I ended up trying the Claimyr service mentioned earlier and got through to Washington ESD in about 20 minutes. The agent was able to check on my adjudication status and told me what additional documents they needed. Saved me a trip to the office and a lot of frustration. Thanks to whoever recommended it!