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Hey Chloe, huge congratulations on winning your appeal! 6 months is way too long to wait but I'm so glad justice prevailed. I went through something similar last year and the back pay took about 12 business days to hit my account after the decision letter was issued. Washington ESD automatically processed all the retroactive weeks in one payment - it was actually larger than I expected because they included the federal supplements too. One thing I'd recommend is setting up text alerts in your online account if you haven't already, that way you'll get notified as soon as any payments are processed. The wait is almost over!
Thanks for sharing your experience! 12 business days is a bit longer than some others mentioned but still reasonable. I'm really hoping to see that payment soon - the federal supplements would definitely help make up for some of the financial stress I've been dealing with. I'll set up those text alerts right now, that's a great tip! It's encouraging to hear from people who have been through this exact situation and came out the other side.
That's such great news about your appeal being reversed! I know exactly how stressful that whole process can be. From my experience with Washington ESD, the back pay usually processes pretty quickly once the decision is final - typically within 5-10 business days. They'll handle all the retroactive weeks automatically, so you don't need to file claims for the missed weeks during your appeal period. Just keep up with your regular weekly claims going forward. One thing I'd suggest is checking your correspondence inbox on the ESD website daily - sometimes they'll send additional forms or requests that can delay payment if you don't respond quickly. The hardest part is behind you now, so hopefully you'll see that money in your account very soon!
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UPDATE: Mine just changed from processing to paid!!! Check your account again - maybe they're finally pushing payments through.
Just checked and mine says paid now too! Such a relief. Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance.
Mine too! Finally! Still annoying they can't communicate these delays better but at least it's resolved.
Great to hear everyone's payments are going through! I'm new to this community and just wanted to say thanks for all the detailed explanations about the processing delays. I've been dealing with unemployment claims for the first time and was really stressed when my payment got delayed this week too. It's so helpful to have a place where people share their experiences and actually know what they're talking about. Definitely bookmarking this community for future questions!
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Final thought - keep all your documentation organized while you wait. If they do send you a questionnaire, you'll want to respond quickly with complete information. Don't make them ask twice for the same documents.
You're welcome! Hope your fact finding gets resolved quickly. Remember to keep filing your weekly claims in the meantime.
And don't hesitate to reach out for help getting through to ESD if you need answers fast. Good luck!
I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago and it was nerve-wracking! In my case, the pending fact finding was because I had reported working a few hours at a temp job but the agency hadn't reported those wages to ESD yet, so there was a mismatch in their system. It took about 10 days to resolve once I provided my pay stub. The waiting is definitely the worst part because you have no idea what triggered it or how long it will take. My advice is to gather any employment documents you have (pay stubs, termination letters, etc.) so you're ready to respond quickly if they request information.
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This has been a really useful thread. I'm bookmarking it in case I run into this question again. Sometimes you just need to hear from other people who've been in the same situation.
Agreed! It's nice to know other people have dealt with the same questions and concerns.
that's what makes these forums valuable - real experiences from real people
I went through this same situation a few months ago. Filed in February 2024, benefits ended in June when I found work, then had to answer this question on a rental application in October. Definitely answer yes - the question is specifically about filing within the 12-month period, not whether your claim is currently active. I was worried it might affect my rental application but the property manager said it was just standard disclosure and didn't impact their decision at all. Better to be transparent than risk them finding out later and wondering why you didn't mention it.
Zainab Ali
This is exactly what I needed to see right now! I'm currently on week 5 of adjudication and have been spiraling with anxiety about it. Reading through this whole thread, especially Hugo's happy ending, gives me so much relief. I've been in the same boat - checking the portal multiple times a day, stressing about rent, the whole nightmare. I'm going to check my weekly benefit amount right now to see if it's changed from pending. It's wild how the ESD system works in such mysterious ways, but at least there are patterns we can look for. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and tips - this community is a lifesaver when you're going through this alone!
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Nora Bennett
•Zainab, I'm so glad this thread is helping ease some of your anxiety! Week 5 is tough but you're right in that range where things often start moving. Definitely check that weekly benefit amount - it seems to be the most reliable early indicator that your claim is getting approved. I've been following this community for a while and have seen so many success stories like Hugo's where people thought the worst but then everything worked out. The ESD system is frustrating and confusing, but the patterns people have identified here (like adjudication status disappearing, weekly benefit amounts changing) are really valuable insights. Try to hang in there just a bit longer - it sounds like you're doing everything right and week 5-6 seems to be when a lot of these cases resolve. Keep us posted on what you find when you check your portal!
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Brielle Johnson
I'm in week 7 of adjudication and this thread is giving me life right now! Hugo, congratulations on getting your payments processed - that must be such a huge relief after 6 weeks of waiting. I've been in the exact same cycle of obsessively checking the portal and panicking every time nothing changes. Reading about the signs to look for (weekly benefit amount changing, adjudication status disappearing) is super helpful because honestly ESD doesn't give us much guidance on what any of this means. I just checked my portal after reading this and my weekly benefit amount is still showing as pending, but at least now I know that's one of the key things to watch for. The stress of not knowing whether you'll be able to pay rent is absolutely crushing, so seeing successful outcomes like yours gives me hope that this nightmare will eventually end. Thanks for taking the time to update us - it means more than you know to those of us still stuck in limbo!
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Oscar Murphy
•Brielle, I totally feel for you being at week 7 - that's an incredibly long time to be in limbo and the stress must be overwhelming! But honestly, seeing Hugo's story gives me hope for all of us still waiting. It's so frustrating that ESD doesn't communicate better about what these different statuses mean, which is why communities like this are so valuable. Since you're at week 7, you might want to consider calling ESD or using one of those callback services people mentioned earlier in the thread, just to make sure nothing is stuck or missing from your file. Sometimes the longer cases need a little nudge. But the fact that your claim is still in adjudication rather than showing a denial is actually encouraging. Keep checking that weekly benefit amount - when it changes from pending to a dollar figure, that seems to be the magic signal that approval is coming. Hang in there, and please update us when you get movement on your case!
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