Why is the Washington ESD unemployment office closed today - need help ASAP

I checked the state holiday calendar and today isn't listed. This is so frustrating when you're already dealing with claim issues.

Same thing happened to me last month. Drove 45 minutes just to find a handwritten note on the door.

My claim has been stuck in adjudication for 3 weeks with no explanation. I've called dozens of times but can never get through to an actual person.

That's the biggest problem right there - getting through to Washington ESD by phone is nearly impossible with their current call volume.

How does that work exactly? Is it legit or just another scam?

It's completely legitimate - they basically handle the calling process for you so you don't have to sit there hitting redial all day. Really helped when I needed to check on my pending payment status.

At this point I'm willing to try anything. The traditional methods clearly aren't working.

Because my online account just shows 'adjudication in progress' with zero details about what they need from me or how long it will take.

The online system is pretty limited for complex issues. Sometimes you really do need to talk to a human.

I feel your pain. The lack of communication is the worst part - you're just left wondering what's happening with your money.

Appeals are handled by a different department and typically take 4-8 weeks. I know that doesn't help your immediate situation though.

That's actually a really good idea I hadn't considered. Do they really help with unemployment issues?

Yes, especially if you've been waiting an unreasonable amount of time. They can't change decisions but they can get information about delays.

I've tried that - still get the busy signal or the automated message saying call volume is too high.

That's exactly why I ended up using Claimyr. Even calling at 8am sharp wasn't working for me consistently.

I did check and there's nothing posted. It's like they just decided not to open without telling anyone.

I got the address directly from the Washington ESD website so it should be correct. But I'll double check just in case.

Good point - they've been consolidating offices and some locations have changed recently.

So basically I'm stuck in an endless loop of trying to call and never getting through?

Unfortunately that's been the reality for most people. The phone system is completely overwhelmed.

I tried that too but they just sent me a generic response telling me to call the customer service number.

Ugh, that's useless. The whole system needs an overhaul.

The next closest one is about an hour away. I might have to make that drive if I can't get through by phone.

How much does something like that cost though? I'm unemployed for a reason.

I think it's pretty reasonable considering the time you save, but check their website for current info. For me it was worth it to get my issue resolved quickly.

Right? If I could call and get through I wouldn't need to visit in person!

It's especially hard when you're already stressed about money and bills. The system adds insult to injury.

I understand the frustration but they are dealing with unprecedented claim volumes. The system wasn't designed for this many people needing help simultaneously.

Good advice. I've been keeping a log of my attempts to contact them. Hopefully I won't need it for an appeal though.

That's ridiculous. How are we supposed to know which offices are actually open on any given day?

Thank you for checking on that! At least now I know I'm not going crazy. Still frustrating they don't post these things more clearly.

They should really send out notifications about office closures to people with active claims.

Yeah I think I'm going to look into that Claimyr thing. This whole experience has been such a waste of time and gas money.

Smart choice. I wish I had found out about it sooner instead of wasting weeks trying to get through the normal way.

That would have been even more frustrating! This whole system really needs to be redesigned from the ground up.

Thanks, I really appreciate the support. Going to try the callback service route and see if that finally gets me some answers.