YES! Keep filing your weekly claims even while in adjudication! That's super important. If you stop filing and then eventually get approved, you won't get paid for weeks you didn't claim. The system will show them as pending until a decision is made.

My sister is a claims specialist at ESD (not speaking officially!!!) and she says they get this situation ALL THE TIME. Big thing they look for: did you try to resolve the issues before quitting? If you can show you talked to a supervisor or HR about the problems before walking out, that helps your case a lot. Also I heard the average adjudication time right now is like 4-5 weeks so prepare financially if possible.

im on my 3rd unemployment claim in 5 years (construction work lol) and every single time has been different! first one: 3 weeks. second one: 8 days! current one: 4 weeks and counting... literally seems to depend on who processes your claim and how busy they are that day

One final piece of advice: If your claim isn't processed within 3 weeks, don't just wait. Be proactive by: 1. Using the eServices message center to inquire about your claim status 2. Calling the claims center early in the morning (right when they open) 3. Checking your spam/junk folders daily for ESD communications 4. Continuing to file weekly claims correctly The difference between a 3-week wait and an 8-week wait is often just how quickly you identify and resolve any minor issues that arise. Most delays happen because claimants don't realize action is needed on their part.

The appeals language "benefits are allowed beginning September 9, 2024" typically means: 1. The previous denial is reversed as of that date 2. Your husband is eligible for benefits from that date forward IF he meets all other eligibility requirements (which includes being unemployed or partially employed) 3. He's entitled to back benefits for weeks he claimed during the appeal process Since he's currently employed, he wouldn't qualify for full benefits, but might qualify for partial benefits if his current earnings are low enough compared to his previous wages. The formula is fairly complex, but essentially if he's earning significantly less than he would receive on unemployment, he could get a partial payment each week. Something else to consider: if his current job doesn't utilize his union skills, he might be able to continue looking for work in his field while maintaining this job. As long as he's available for full-time work and actively searching, he could potentially still file weekly claims reporting his part-time income.

The fact that ESD initially denied your husband's claim then approved it on appeal is actually fairly common. The first-level adjudicators often side with employers, which is why the appeal process exists. Regarding your specific situation: 1. Your husband should immediately file for the retroactive benefits covering the 8-week appeal period. There's typically a limited window to claim these weeks retrospectively. 2. For his current situation, Washington does have provisions for workers who take "suitable work" at significantly lower wages than their previous employment. However, voluntarily quitting to collect benefits is generally problematic unless specific conditions are met. 3. One potential option: If your husband finds a legitimate union job opportunity that pays significantly better, quitting his current job to accept that offer would not disqualify him from benefits if the new position fell through or wasn't as advertised. Most importantly, I'd recommend having your husband speak with someone from his union. They often have representatives who specialize in unemployment issues specific to union workers and might have more tailored advice for his situation.

i swear mine used to always come on tuesday afternoon back in 2023 but now its ALWAYS wednesday morning??? did they change something???

One important thing to note - if your claim has any issues or pending adjudication, all bets are off on the timing. My brother's been waiting 3 weeks now because his employer disputed something. ESD payment timing is only reliable when everything is completely issue-free.

My claim says "adjudication" too what does that even mean?? been 3 weeks now...

UPDATE: I took several of the suggestions here and finally got movement on my claim! I contacted my state representative yesterday morning with all my claim details and the history of my contact attempts. Their office responded within hours saying they'd contact their ESD liaison. This morning, I checked my account and the adjudication is COMPLETE! Benefits are being processed for all 11 weeks! Also, I did try the Claimyr service that someone recommended here - it actually worked to get me through to an ESD agent yesterday afternoon. The agent confirmed they could see the legislative inquiry had been received and that my claim was being actively reviewed. Not sure if it was the state rep contact, the Claimyr-facilitated call, or both that did the trick, but SOMETHING finally worked! Thank you all for the suggestions and support. To anyone else stuck in adjudication hell, don't give up - keep pushing through all available channels.