Quick update - I tried that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier and it actually worked. Got through to an agent in about 20 minutes after trying for weeks on my own. The agent told me they're processing claims from April 12th right now (as of yesterday), so if you filed after that, there's a backlog. They recommended continuing to file weekly claims while waiting.

UPDATE: My claim finally moved from pending to processing this morning! That's 6 business days total. I went ahead and submitted my first weekly claim yesterday even though the initial claim wasn't approved yet. Thanks everyone for your advice and reassurance that the delays are normal right now.

Im confused abt something - was your husbands first claim from a different job? Or was this a partial claim from the same employer? Cuz the rules are different depending on if its the same employer or different one. If different jobs, u have to file a new claim. If same job but he went back to work and then got laid off again, he might qualify for a "continued claim" which is easier to backdate.

THE EXACT SAME THING happened to me!!! ESD claims agents will tell you it's impossible just to get you off the phone. Here's what worked for me: I filed a formal complaint through the ESD website (look for "file a complaint" not just a general message) and specifically cited WAC 192-110-095 which covers backdating for good cause. Then I called my state representative's office AGAIN and told them ESD was refusing to follow their own regulations. Miraculously, within 3 days an adjudicator called me and fixed everything. Don't let them tell you it can't be done - it absolutely CAN be done!!

Just as an update for anyone reading this thread in the future: The standard processing time has remained consistent throughout 2025. ESD typically releases payments within 24 hours of showing PAID status, then bank processing adds 1-2 business days for most financial institutions. First payments may take slightly longer due to additional verification processes. If you're concerned about your banking information being correct, you can verify it in your eServices account under the "Payment Options" section.

UPDATE: My payment just hit my account this morning! So it took exactly 2 business days from when it showed PAID in the ESD system. Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance. For anyone else wondering about timing, seems like 2-3 business days is pretty standard based on all your experiences.

Something to be aware of - there are different types of pandemic overpayment waivers with different processing timelines. PUA (Pandemic Unemployment Assistance) waivers are handled differently than regular UI waivers, even from the pandemic period. Also, if your waiver involves identity verification issues or potential fraud flags (even if you didn't do anything wrong), those take much longer to process. Do you know which type of benefits your overpayment is related to and if there were any special circumstances flagged on your account?

Based on your responses, I'd recommend taking multiple actions simultaneously: 1) Contact your state representative as suggested above, 2) Try Claimyr to get through to an actual specialist who can look at your file, 3) Send a formal written inquiry to the Commissioner's Office, and 4) Request an official status update in writing through your eServices account. Taking all these steps increases your chances of getting someone's attention. Two years is entirely too long to wait for a decision.

Based on what you've shared, it sounds like the judge found that ESD incorrectly calculated how your earnings affected your benefits. This is actually quite common. When you work part-time while claiming benefits, ESD has a specific formula for deducting earnings from your weekly benefit amount. If they applied the wrong formula or used incorrect earnings information, that could explain the overpayment. The good news is that if your pay stubs were accepted as evidence by the judge, and the judge specifically mentioned recalculating with the proper deductions, there's a good chance your overpayment amount will be reduced significantly or possibly eliminated entirely.

just so u kno, even if they still say u have an overpaymt after review, u can ask for a waiver if it wasnt ur fault. i got half of mine waived cuz they said it was agency error not my fault.