make sure ur bank account info is correct in the system!! my friend had his payment approved but the money went nowhere cuz he had an old account listed

Just to give you some additional peace of mind - the fact that the adjudication status is completely gone (rather than showing 'completed' or 'denied') is the best possible outcome. It means they found nothing that would prevent payment. Your claim has essentially moved to standard processing now. For future reference for anyone reading this thread: the average adjudication period in Washington state is currently running 3-5 weeks for regular UI claims. PUA and PEUC claims are no longer active in 2025.

hey did u try calling the technical support number instead of the regular esd number? sometimes they can help with payment issues even tho theyre supposed to only do tech stuff. worth a try!

UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at ESD this morning! I ended up using that Claimyr service and got a callback within 30 minutes. The agent found that my payment was stuck because of a "potential availability issue" flag that was never actually resolved during adjudication. She removed it on the spot and said my payments should process in the next 48 hours. I'm cautiously optimistic... I'll post again when/if the money actually hits my account. Thanks for all the advice everyone!

anybody else notice that some ppl get through adjudication in like 2 days and others wait months?? its so random!!

UPDATE: I finally got through to ESD this morning! Called exactly at 8:00am and only waited about 20 minutes. The agent confirmed my adjudication is because they're waiting for response from my previous employer (the one before my most recent job). She said they have 10 business days to respond, and that period ends next Tuesday. If they don't respond by then, ESD will make a determination without their input. She also mentioned my current claim looks straightforward since I was laid off due to lack of work. So hopefully I'll see some movement next week! Thanks everyone for the advice and support.

My sister just went through this with her PFMLA claim. She ended up having to use some saved PTO to supplement her leave because the benefit amount was so much lower than expected. It really does feel like the system is designed to confuse people and pay out less. The same thing happened when I was on unemployment in 2024 - they used my 2023 wages even though I had a raise right before being laid off.

Thanks everyone for all the explanations. Still feels unfair but at least I understand why it's happening now. I've checked with my HR and they don't offer any supplemental benefits, so I'll use some of my PTO to help cover the gap. Really appreciate all the insights!

Something else to consider - make sure you're presenting evidence about the SPECIFIC weeks ESD is claiming were misreported. I've seen people bring lots of evidence but for the wrong time periods, which doesn't help your case. The overpayment notice should list exactly which weeks are in question. Also, during the hearing, be very clear and concise with your explanations. The judges hear many cases each day, so being organized makes a big difference. And don't get emotional or ramble about how unfair ESD is - just stick to the facts about hours worked and reported.

One last bit of advice - during the phone hearing, the judge will likely ask your husband's employer to explain their records first. TAKE NOTES about what they say! Often, employers make vague statements or can't explain discrepancies when questioned directly by the judge. When it's your turn to speak, you can then address any inconsistencies in their testimony. Be very specific: "The employer claims my husband worked 8 hours on January 15th, but as shown in Exhibit C, he was actually at a doctor's appointment that day..." The burden of proof is technically on ESD/the employer to prove you received benefits incorrectly. Your job is to create reasonable doubt about their evidence.