Why isn't my unemployment claim showing up in Washington ESD system?

I'm pretty sure I finished everything but now I'm second guessing myself. Is there a way to check if it was actually submitted?

Check your email for a confirmation with a claim number. If you only got a generic 'we received your information' email, it might not have gone through completely.

How did you get through to them? I've been trying to call but can't get past the busy signal.

That's the worst part - took me literally 3 days of calling. I used this service called Claimyr that helped me get through. Check out claimyr.com, they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.

Never heard of that but at this point I'm willing to try anything. Thanks!

Just tried this and still nothing. Should I be worried that I waited too long to check?

No, 5 days isn't too long. Claims can take up to a week to appear in the system, especially if there are verification issues.

Wait what? There are different sections? I've just been looking at the main page after I log in.

Yeah! Click on 'Unemployment Services' then look for 'View Claim Details' or something like that. Mine was hiding there the whole time.

This is why Washington ESD's website is so confusing. They really need to make it more user-friendly.

I'm using the secure.esd.wa.gov link. Is that the right one?

That sounds right. But double check you're going to the unemployment section and not accidentally in the paid family leave area.

How much does something like that cost though? I'm already broke waiting for my benefits.

It's worth it when you consider how much time you save. Plus if your claim is stuck like mine was, every day counts.

No emails about ID verification. Just the initial confirmation. Should I have gotten something by now?

Not necessarily. But if you don't see your claim by day 7, definitely call. The longer you wait, the longer it takes to fix.

Wait, you had to file three separate times? Did they tell you the first ones didn't work?

Nope! I only found out when I finally got through on the phone. Apparently the first two 'timed out' or something. What a joke.

That's exactly why people need services like Claimyr to actually reach someone and find out what's happening.

Is there a separate tech support number? I've only been trying the main unemployment line.

I think it's the same number but there might be a different option when you call. Worth trying different menu options.

I've tried different times of day but maybe I should try really early morning or late evening.

Yeah try like 6 AM or after 8 PM. The system works way better when fewer people are on it.

Will do! Going to try the Claimyr thing tomorrow morning and see if I can get some answers.

Good luck! Hope you get it sorted out quickly.

Oh no, how would I even check that? I can't see any of my application details.

That's the problem - you can't check it yourself. He had to call and have them look it up.

I've been going through Google each time but I'll double check the URL.

Good to know! I was actually considering doing exactly that.

Yeah don't do it. Better to call and find out what happened to the original one first.

That's both reassuring and terrifying at the same time.

Tell me about it. At least it came back though. Fingers crossed yours does too.

Is there anything I can do on my end to make it more likely to display properly?

Try different browsers, clear all your cache and cookies, disable browser extensions. Sometimes that helps with state websites.

Great advice, doing this right now.

That's exactly what I'm hoping happens with mine. Calling them first thing tomorrow.

This thread convinced me to try Claimyr too. Anything's better than the endless busy signals.

Absolutely will update once I get some answers. Thanks everyone for all the help and suggestions!

Glad it's not just me! Let me know if you figure anything out on your end too.

Will do. Probably going to try that Claimyr service too after reading these comments.