What time does Washington ESD unemployment office close - need to get there today

Thanks! I'll try calling one more time. Do you know if they accept walk-ins or do I need an appointment?

It varies by location. Some do walk-ins but most prefer appointments now. Check the specific office location on the Washington ESD website.

Have you tried using Claimyr? I found it on claimyr.com and it actually helped me get through to a Washington ESD agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Worth checking out if you're stuck in phone hell like the rest of us.

Never heard of that. Does it actually work? I'm desperate at this point.

Yeah it worked for me. Took like 20 minutes to get connected instead of hours of calling. Way better than the regular phone system.

Oh I didn't know about the fax option! That might be easier than driving there. Is there a specific fax cover sheet I need to include?

Include your Social Security Number and claim number on the cover sheet. Make sure to keep copies of everything you send.

Right? It's like they don't want people to actually use their services. The whole system is designed to be difficult.

They probably figure if you're on unemployment you should be available during business hours. Still doesn't help when you have job interviews or other appointments.

That's helpful! I'll check the Tacoma office schedule. Hopefully they have something like that.

That's so frustrating! Did you end up going back another day?

Yeah had to take another day off work. Finally got my stuff sorted but it was a huge hassle.

Is there a cost for using that service? Sounds too good to be true.

There is a fee but it's worth it when you consider the time and gas money saved. Plus actually getting through to talk to someone about your claim.

It's definitely frustrating. The pandemic made everything worse but even before that it was hard to get help when you needed it.

at least they finally got rid of that stupid phone system that would just hang up on you immediately. now it at least pretends to try to help lol

I tried uploading documents online but it keeps giving me an error. That's why I need to go in person or fax them.

Try using a different browser or clearing your cache. The site can be finicky sometimes. Chrome seems to work best in my experience.

Thanks for the insider info! Do you know if they're usually busy right before closing time?

Yeah, end of day tends to be busy with people rushing to get there before closing. Mid-morning is usually better if you have flexibility.

Good point! I'll definitely ask for a receipt. Can't afford to have this get lost.

That's why I always fax things with a confirmation page. Creates a paper trail.

I'm seriously considering trying that. The regular phone system is just impossible.

Do it. I wish I'd found it sooner instead of wasting weeks trying to get through the normal way.

Thanks for the update! Were you able to get your stuff taken care of?

yep, got my paperwork submitted. they said it should help move my adjudication along. fingers crossed!

I looked there but couldn't find specific hours for some locations. Maybe I was looking in the wrong place.

Try the 'Contact Us' section on the main Washington ESD page. It has better location details.

Good advice. I'll try the fax option today and maybe go in person tomorrow if that doesn't work.

Smart plan. Always have a backup when dealing with Washington ESD.

That's a good point about smaller offices. The rural locations often have more limited hours.

I tried that and still got disconnected after 2 hours on hold. The phone system is just broken.

That's exactly why services like Claimyr exist. When the regular system doesn't work, you need alternatives.

Thanks everyone for all the help! I ended up faxing the documents and got a confirmation. Hopefully that moves things along.

Great choice on the fax option. Much more reliable than hoping to get to an office in time.