I think there's some confusion about overpayment waiver refunds. Adjudication and waiver are different processes. The pandemic overpayment waiver program is separate from regular overpayment waivers. For pandemic waivers that are approved, ESD is supposed to refund any amounts already paid. Make sure you're looking at the waiver determination letter - it should have a section called "Effects of this Decision" that mentions if you're eligible for a refund.

Update: Finally reached an ESD agent today! They confirmed the refund is in process and should arrive within 2 weeks. They're sending it as a direct deposit to the account they have on file. For anyone in a similar situation, keep checking your eServices account as that's where it will show first before the money hits your bank account. Thanks everyone for your help!

Glad this thread exists, I was starting to think I was the only one having these issues with the Washington ESD website. At least now I know it's not just me.

I've been dealing with this exact same issue! The Washington ESD website has been completely unreliable for weeks now. I tried all the browser troubleshooting steps people mentioned but nothing worked. Finally broke down and used Claimyr yesterday - got connected to an actual ESD agent in about 25 minutes and they helped me file everything over the phone. It was such a relief after days of frustration with the broken website. The small fee was totally worth avoiding all the stress and wasted time.

Final thought for OP - 6 weeks isn't great but it's unfortunately within their normal processing range. If you hit 8 weeks with no movement, that's when I'd really push for escalation through complaints or getting an agent on the phone. Hang in there, most claims do eventually get approved.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now - filed 5 weeks ago and still stuck in "Adjudication in Progress" status. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and terrifying at the same time. It's good to know 6-8 weeks seems to be the norm, but knowing some people wait 12+ weeks is scary. I've been keeping detailed records of everything like Annabel suggested, and I think I'm going to try that Claimyr service if I don't see movement by week 8. The stress of not knowing what's happening or if there's some missing document is honestly the worst part of this whole process.

im so confused abt all this... i got a $3200 overpayment notice but mine was from PUA not regular unemployment... does anyone know if this waiver thing applies to PUA overpayments too??

Just wanted to add my experience for anyone else dealing with this - I had a $4,800 overpayment from early 2023 and was approved for the waiver last month. The key thing that helped my case was getting documentation from my former employer confirming that I had reported my work hours correctly to ESD, but their system miscalculated my weekly benefit amount. If you're dealing with an overpayment, definitely gather any emails, letters, or records showing that you provided accurate information but ESD made an error. Also keep records of any financial hardship - I included copies of medical bills, mortgage statements, and a letter explaining how repaying would impact my ability to cover basic needs. One tip: when you call, ask the agent to email you a confirmation that your waiver request was received and that collections are paused. Having that in writing saved me when another department tried to start garnishment proceedings anyway. Good luck everyone!

Final advice from someone who's been through this - keep filing your weekly claims, report ALL earnings accurately (gross amounts), maintain your job search activities unless told otherwise, and keep good records of everything. The partial benefit system works well if you follow the rules.

I went through this exact same situation last month! You definitely want to keep filing your weekly claims and report the part-time work. Washington ESD has a formula where they subtract a portion of your earnings from your weekly benefit amount, so you'll likely still get some partial benefits with a 25-hour/week job. The most important thing is to be completely transparent about your hours and gross earnings on each weekly claim. Don't worry about "messing up" your claim status - as long as you're honest about the work, the system will handle the calculations automatically. Congrats on getting the job offer!