Why am I not receiving my unemployment benefits from Washington ESD?

Where exactly do I look for adjudication status? I don't see anything obvious in my account.

Log into your Washington ESD account and look under 'Claim Summary' - there should be a section that shows if there are any pending issues or determinations needed.

I've tried calling dozens of times but either get busy signal or get disconnected after waiting on hold for 2+ hours. It's impossible.

Same experience here - Washington ESD phone system is completely overwhelmed. Try calling right when they open at 8am.

Never heard of Claimyr - is it legit? I'm desperate at this point but don't want to get scammed.

It's legitimate - they basically help you navigate the phone system to reach a real person at Washington ESD. Saved me weeks of frustration.

Identity verification issues are super common right now. Definitely sounds like that could be your problem.

Yes I'm doing everything right - answering all the questions about job search, reporting zero income, saying I'm able and available to work.

Good, just wanted to rule out the obvious stuff. This definitely sounds like an adjudication or verification issue then.

8 weeks?! How are you surviving? This is insane.

Have you tried reaching out to your state representative? Sometimes political pressure helps move things along.

I tried that too but got a form letter response saying they're 'looking into it.' Meanwhile I'm about to lose my apartment.

I'll check that right now - didn't know to look there.

This is good advice - I found a determination letter there that I never would have seen otherwise.

I was laid off due to company downsizing - nothing controversial. But maybe they're disputing it anyway?

Employers sometimes dispute claims even for legitimate layoffs to keep their unemployment tax rates down. It's frustrating but common.

This happened to me - former employer lied and said I quit when I was actually terminated. Took 3 months to sort out.

How much does Claimyr cost though? I'm already broke from not getting benefits.

I'd rather pay a small fee to talk to someone than wait months for no response. Check their site for current info.

Right? I'm starting to think about taking any job just to pay bills, which defeats the purpose of unemployment benefits.

Exactly! But then if you take a job and quit or get laid off again, you have to start this whole process over.

Bank info is definitely correct - I double checked that multiple times.

Good point though - I had a friend who was wondering where her payments were and they were going to her ex-husband's account somehow.

Interesting - I usually check in the morning. I'll try checking at night too.

It's been over 4 years since COVID started - how is this still an excuse?

It's not really an excuse, just the reality of the situation. The system wasn't designed to handle this volume long-term.

I sent two messages through their portal but haven't heard back after 2 weeks.

Ugh, that's not encouraging. The whole system is just broken.

Yeah I'm definitely keeping up with those - scary to think I could lose everything by missing a week.

This is crucial advice - I know someone who stopped filing because they weren't getting paid and then lost months of backpay.

Any insider tips on the best times to call or ways to get through?

Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to be slightly less busy than Mondays. But honestly, services like Claimyr exist because the phone system is so broken.

Good point - I should start writing everything down with dates and times.

Screenshots are your friend too - capture everything in your online account regularly in case something disappears.

Definitely helpful to know it's not just me, but frustrating that so many people are going through this.

The fact that services like Claimyr even need to exist shows how broken the system is.

Will definitely update if I make any progress. This thread has given me some new things to try.

Seriously consider Claimyr if the other suggestions don't work - getting an actual person on the phone changes everything.

Following this thread too - need all the help I can get with my own claim issues.