When will my unemployment be approved - Washington ESD timeline confusion

It really depends on your situation. If it's a straightforward layoff with no complications, Washington ESD usually processes claims within 2-3 weeks. But if there are any issues like quit vs fired, work availability questions, or they need to verify your wages, it can take much longer.

Three weeks is getting long but not unusual unfortunately. Washington ESD has been pretty backed up lately. Keep filing your weekly claims even while waiting - you'll get backpay once approved.

If you're really concerned about the delay, you might want to try calling Washington ESD directly. I know their phone lines are swamped, but sometimes they can give you specific info about what's holding up your claim. I actually found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to ESD agents when the lines are busy. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.

ugh the waiting is the worst part! I'm in a similar boat - filed 2.5 weeks ago and still pending. My friend said her claim took 6 weeks to get approved last year so I'm trying not to panic yet but it's hard when you have bills piling up

Have you checked your SecureAccess Washington account to see if there are any action items or documents they're waiting for? Sometimes claims get stuck because Washington ESD needs additional information but the notification doesn't get delivered properly.

The approval timeline can vary a lot. I've seen people get approved in 10 days and others wait 2 months. Unfortunately Washington ESD doesn't give much transparency into where your claim is in the process.

I actually had success reaching Washington ESD through that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Used it last month when my claim was stuck and got connected to an agent who was able to tell me exactly what was holding things up. Turned out there was a minor issue with my employer's response that I never would have known about otherwise.

just keep filing weekly claims and be patient. I know it sucks but there's not much else you can do. Washington ESD moves at their own pace unfortunately

One thing to keep in mind is that Washington ESD processes claims in the order they're received, but they also prioritize based on complexity. Simple layoff cases usually move faster than quit/fired situations that require adjudication.

If you do end up calling Washington ESD, make sure you have your Social Security number and the confirmation number from when you filed ready. They'll ask for that info right away.

Washington ESD has definitely been slower lately. My neighbor just got approved after 4 weeks of waiting. Stay strong!

The key thing is that you're continuing to file your weekly claims. Once you get approved, you'll receive all the back benefits for the weeks you filed. So you won't lose out on money, just have to wait longer to receive it.

Try not to stress too much about the timeline. I know it's easier said than done when you're worried about bills, but Washington ESD will process your claim. The waiting is just part of the process unfortunately.

hang in there! the waiting is terrible but you'll get through it. most people do get approved eventually, it just takes time

Quick update question - has your claim status changed at all from 'under review' or is it still showing the same thing? Sometimes the status updates before you get official notification.

I'd definitely recommend trying to get through to Washington ESD if you can, either through their regular phone lines or through a service like Claimyr. Even if they can't speed up the process, at least you'll know if there are any issues or if it's just normal processing time.

Washington ESD is just slow right now. My cousin waited 5 weeks for approval last month. It's frustrating but pretty normal unfortunately.

Keep your head up! The waiting is the hardest part but you're doing everything right by continuing to file weekly claims. Washington ESD will get to your claim.

Final thought - if you haven't already, make sure you're signed up for job search activities through WorkSource. While you're waiting for approval, you might as well get a head start on meeting the work search requirements.

Hope you get good news soon! The wait is always nerve-wracking but most people's claims do get approved eventually.

I'm in a similar situation - filed my claim 2.5 weeks ago and still waiting for approval. It's really stressful not knowing when it will come through, especially with bills piling up. From what I'm reading here, it sounds like 3-4 weeks is pretty typical for Washington ESD lately, even for straightforward layoff cases. I've been keeping up with my weekly claims like everyone suggests. Has anyone found that checking the SecureAccess Washington account multiple times a day actually helps, or should I try to just check it once a week to preserve my sanity?