Can I backdate missed weekly claims after appeal + new temp job ending soon

You can definitely backdate missed weeks, but it gets complicated past 4 weeks. For 6 months, you'll need to speak directly with an ESD agent - there's no way around it. They'll ask you to provide job search details for each week you're trying to claim retroactively, so get that information organized now (3 job search activities per week). For your second question - if you get laid off from the LLC, you can reopen your existing claim as long as it's still within your benefit year (which sounds like it is until February). You'll need to report all earnings from this job when you reopen the claim. One important note: when you return to unemployment after working, ESD will recalculate your benefit amount. If you worked enough hours at the LLC, it might actually increase your weekly benefit amount, but that depends on how much you earned and for how long.

gooood luck getting thru to ESD on the phone lol. been there done that. wasted 3 days of my life trying to reach them about my adjudication last month!!!

I'VE BEEN THROUGH THIS EXACT NIGHTMARE!!! The system is designed to MAKE PEOPLE GIVE UP. I missed 4 months of claims during my appeal and had to fight for every penny! Even after I got through to someone, they made me fill out paper forms (yes, PAPER in 2025!!!) for each week I missed explaining why I didn't file. Then they rejected half of them anyway claiming I "didn't provide sufficient evidence" of job searches for weeks that were 3+ months old. And get ready for this: when I finally got a new temp job and it ended after 2 months, they said my original claim was "corrupted in the system" and made me file a whole new claim, losing all my previous benefit calculations. I'm still fighting them on this!!! DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Record all calls if WA law allows it. The ESD system is broken.

For backdating missed weeks, here's what you'll need to prepare before calling: 1. A detailed explanation for why you missed filing each week (they may ask for this week-by-week) 2. Your job search log for each week (3 activities per week) 3. Any documentation showing you were eligible during those weeks 4. Explanation of any earnings you had during those weeks Regarding your current situation with the LLC job ending soon - when you get laid off, call ESD immediately and tell them you need to reopen your existing claim. Make sure you have a separation letter from the LLC stating the reason for separation. If they classify it as a temporary layoff with expected recall, make sure that's documented. In my experience, they'll ask if you want to reopen your existing claim or file a new one. Since your benefit year is still active until February, reopening is usually the better option unless you earned significantly more at the LLC than you did during your original base year calculation.

why did u take job with LLC if ur getting unemployment? isnt that fraud??

i had a sorta similar situation last year! missed about 7 weeks of claims cuz i thought my benefits were done but turns out i still had money left. when i finally got thru to esd they let me backdate but only for 4 weeks saying thats the max they can do without special approval. had to talk to a supervisor to get the other 3 weeks approved. definitely ask for a supervisor if the first agent says they cant help with all 6 months!!! also when i went back to work for like 2 months then got laid off again i just reopened my claim online and it was pretty easy. just make sure u select "reopen existing claim" not "file new claim" on the website

Just a heads up - when you try calling tomorrow morning, be prepared that you might not get through even at opening time. Their phone system gets overwhelmed within minutes of opening most days. For backdating 6 months of claims, you'll need to speak with a claims specialist, not just a regular phone agent. Make sure you specifically request a claims specialist when you do get through. Regarding your temporary job: make sure you get something in writing from the employer stating it's a temporary layoff with a potential recall date. This documentation will be critical for ESD to process your claim correctly when you reopen it. Without proper documentation, they might question why you separated from the employer, which could trigger an unnecessary investigation and delay your benefits. Also, don't forget that you'll need to report all earnings from your LLC job when you reopen your claim. ESD will cross-check with employer tax reports, so accuracy is important.

Just thought of something else - if you do get laid off from this LLC job, make sure they don't report it as a "quit" to ESD. I've seen employers do this to avoid their unemployment insurance rates going up. If they incorrectly report your separation as voluntary when you're actually being laid off, you'll end up in adjudication hell for weeks or months. Get EVERYTHING in writing. Email confirmation about the layoff, specific wording about work shortage or whatever the reason is. Trust me on this one! 😫

One additional note based on your situation: Since you mentioned the LLC might call you back in a few months, you might qualify for "standby" status when you reopen your claim. Standby means you can receive benefits without having to do the usual job search activities because you're expected to return to your employer. For standby, you generally need: 1. A definite return-to-work date (within 8 weeks, though there are exceptions) 2. Written verification from your employer 3. A history of working for this employer (which you now have) Standby status is much easier than regular unemployment since you don't have to do and document the 3 job searches per week. Worth asking about when you speak with ESD.