Does Washington ESD unemployment back pay for delayed claims?

Thank you! I did keep filing every week even though I wasn't getting paid. Such a relief to know it's automatic.

Same thing happened to me last year. Got like $4,800 in back pay all at once after 5 weeks of waiting.

Good point, I'll log in and check that right now.

The payment history section is under 'View Claim Status' if you're looking for it

Good luck getting through on the phone though. I've been trying for weeks to resolve a back pay issue.

I actually found this service called Claimyr that helps you get through to Washington ESD agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works. Saved me hours of calling.

Really? How does that work exactly? I'm desperate at this point.

Exactly right. The adjudication period doesn't count against you as long as you kept filing.

What if I missed filing one week during adjudication? Can I still get that week?

You might be able to file a late claim for that week, but you'll need to call Washington ESD to request it.

I know it's scary! Just keep filing your weekly claims no matter what. That's the most important thing.

2 weeks is still pretty normal for adjudication. Don't panic yet.

That usually means there was an issue with your job search requirements or work availability for those specific weeks. You'll need to call and ask about those individual disqualifications.

I had the same thing happen. Some weeks got denied because I didn't report looking for work properly, but the rest of my back pay came through fine.

Did you have to pay taxes on all that back pay at once?

Yeah they took out the normal tax withholding but it was still a nice chunk to get all at once.

That's so reassuring to hear! How long after approval did the payments actually hit your account?

first payment showed up 2 days later, then the rest came over the next week

Oh no, I didn't even think about that. How would I know if I have any outstanding overpayments?

Check your account under 'Overpayments' or look for any notices they sent you. Most people don't have this issue though.

Usually it's because they need to verify information with your former employer or investigate separation issues. High volume doesn't help either.

My adjudication was because my employer contested my claim. Took forever but Washington ESD sided with me in the end.

That's exactly why I started using Claimyr. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they basically handle the calling for you and get you connected to an actual agent.

Is it legit? I'm skeptical of paying for something that should be free.

I was skeptical too but it actually works. Better than spending all day redialing for weeks.

Good advice. I had to call because one of my back pay weeks got stuck in processing.

Same here - turned out to be a system error that they fixed quickly once I got through to someone.

Just the regular state benefits now. The federal supplements ended in 2021.

Ah okay, I was thinking of the old pandemic programs. Thanks for clarifying.

I'm in a similar boat right now. Really hoping mine comes through soon.

Hang in there! The system works, it's just slow. Your back pay will come.

That's a good distinction. Most people are dealing with back pay situations, not retroactive claims.

Yeah mine is definitely back pay since I was filing weekly claims the whole time.

Same thing happened to me. I think they batch process payments differently for back pay.

Good to know! I'll watch for multiple deposits then.

Thank you for the encouragement! This thread has been so helpful and reassuring.

This community is great for unemployment support. We've all been through the stress of waiting for benefits.

Will do! Feeling much more confident now that I know what to expect.

Yeah these update posts help other people in similar situations too.

I'll keep that in mind if I run into any problems. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!

Good luck with everything! The back pay should definitely come through for you.