One more thing to try - there's a specific overpayment email that sometimes works better than calling: benefits@esd.wa.gov. Put "URGENT: Overpayment Appeal Documentation Review" in the subject line. Include your claim ID, the overpayment amount, and a VERY brief (2-3 sentence) explanation of why the determination is incorrect. Attach your evidence (keep file sizes small). I've heard from several people that this approach got results when calling failed. Also, document EVERYTHING - dates, times, names of representatives you speak with, what they told you. This creates a paper trail that can help if your case escalates to a formal hearing.

Based on your situation, here's a specific action plan: 1. First, verify you've filed the correct appeal form for overpayments (different from regular appeals) 2. Call using the specific language suggested above to reach the overpayment unit 3. Email documentation to both uioverpayment@esd.wa.gov AND benefits@esd.wa.gov with your claim ID prominently displayed 4. If no response in 7 days, contact your state representative's office 5. Document all communication attempts with dates, times, and names Most importantly, don't start a new claim as this could jeopardize your appeal rights on the existing claim. Overpayment issues can take 8-12 weeks to resolve even when you do everything right, but following these steps should get movement on your case.

Quick update question - have you tried calling right when they open at 8:00 AM? That used to be the best time, but in 2025 I've heard from several people that calling between 3:30-4:00 PM has a better success rate because many agents have finished their scheduled callbacks by then and can take incoming calls. Might be worth trying that specific window if you haven't already.

One other thing to consider - check if you received any fact-finding questionnaires that you might have missed. Sometimes ESD sends these with tight deadlines (often just 5 business days), and if you don't respond, they automatically disqualify you. These can come by mail, email, or appear in your eServices account. If you find you missed one, mention this specifically when you get through to an agent. They can often reopen the fact-finding if you have a reasonable explanation for missing the deadline.

Any updates? Has your status changed at all?

FINAL UPDATE: My claim was approved! Took exactly 3 weeks and 2 days from when I first applied. All weeks were paid including the waiting week (not sure why, but I'm not complaining). To anyone else in adjudication - hang in there! And definitely try to speak with an agent if you can, it seemed to speed things up in my case.

jst want to say sorry about ur job man. that sux when employers pull that kind of thing. happened to me 2yrs ago, boss had it out for me & waited til he had an excuse. hang in there

Quick update since there's some confusion in this thread: As of 2025, ESD has simplified their overpayment waiver process. Your pending waiver for the 2020 PUA/PEUC issue should be honored regardless of your new claim, but they are separate processes. Make sure you're answering the weekly job search questions correctly on your new claim - remember you need to document 3 job search activities each week now. This is often where people run into issues with their new claims. Also, when you describe your separation, stick to objective facts. Avoid terms like "bullying" and instead describe specific behaviors. For example, instead of "My manager was a bully," say "My manager raised his voice and criticized my work in front of colleagues on multiple occasions." This factual approach strengthens your case.

FINAL UPDATE: Money hit my account this morning! All 7 weeks of back payments came through at once. Such a relief. For anyone else stuck in pending hell - be persistent and use the tips in this thread. Calling right at 8am was what finally worked for me.

That's great news! So glad you got your backpay. For others facing similar issues, remember that persistence is key with ESD. Document everything - dates you called, who you spoke with, confirmation numbers, etc. It can make a big difference if you have to escalate your claim later.

Quick update suggestion - if you're not already, make sure you're answering "YES" to the question about being able and available for work on your weekly claims. Some people mistakenly say "no" thinking it means they don't have a job yet, but that actually flags your claim for adjudication since being available for work is a requirement for benefits.

Just wanted to check back - any updates? Were you able to get through to anyone yet? Don't give up!

One other thing to keep in mind - if you were eligible for those backdated weeks but they deny them just because they were filed late, you have the right to appeal that decision. ESD can waive the "timely filing" requirement if you had "good cause" for filing late. Things like illness, confusion about eligibility, or technology issues can sometimes qualify as good cause. So even if they initially deny those backdated weeks, don't give up if you were actually eligible during that time!

my friend had the same thing happen and he got paid for current weeks but not the late ones. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ESD is weird sometimes

Just wondering - did you check the payment details in your ESD account? Sometimes it will say "paid" but if you click into the details it might show it was sent as a paper check instead of direct deposit. This happened to me when I first signed up - I thought I had entered my direct deposit info correctly but somehow it defaulted to mailing a check. Worth double-checking!

One more thing to keep in mind - if this is your first payment ever from ESD, the first one sometimes takes a little longer than subsequent payments. My first payment took almost 4 business days to show up, but after that they were consistently 2-3 days. It's like the banking system needs to establish the connection the first time. So don't worry if this one is taking longer - future payments should be more predictable.

UPDATE: Called my temp agency this morning and you all were right! They said ESD contacted them last week for verification but the person who handles those requests was out sick. They're sending the verification today. Seems like such a simple thing that's been holding up my whole claim! Going to give it a few more days and then try calling ESD directly if it's still pending. Thanks everyone for the advice!

Great detective work! This is exactly why it's important to be proactive with claims involving multiple employers. Now that the temp agency is submitting the verification, your claim should move forward within 3-5 business days. Just keep filing your weekly claims in the meantime, and you'll receive all eligible back payments once approved.

My standby ended in March and I was in the same boat. Here's what I learned: 1. Technically yes, you're supposed to start job searching immediately when standby ends 2. ESD usually gives a one-week grace period for this transition but it's NOT automatic 3. You should answer the weekly claim questions honestly (so say "no" to job searches if you didn't do them) 4. Call ESD ASAP to explain the situation In my case, they approved my payment after I called, but I had to do the full 3 job searches every week after that. Just make sure you document everything - date, company name, position, how you applied, contact info. ESD can audit your job search logs at any time.

wait i just rememberd somthing else - make sure ur also doing the required WorkSource workshop thing. when my standby ended i had to register with WorkSource and do this online workshop within like 2 weeks or something. check ur eServices account for messages about it