Will ESD backpay my 6 weeks of partial unemployment after starting new full-time job?

Congrats on the new job! Yes they should still pay u for those weeks if ur claim is approved. As long as u reported everything correctly each week ur entitled to those benefits for the weeks u were partially unemployed. Doesnt matter that ur working full time now.

You should absolutely receive payment for those weeks assuming your claim is approved and you met all eligibility requirements. The fact that you've found full-time employment now doesn't affect your eligibility for the weeks you were partially unemployed. ESD processes claims retroactively all the time. Make sure you've properly documented your job search activities for each week (3 activities per week required unless you had a valid exemption). That's a common reason claims get held up or denied. Also, have you received any communication from ESD about why your claim is taking so long to process?

my situation was kinda similar last year... i had 8 weeks pending then got a job! ESD still paid me for those weeks but it took FOREVER. like 3 months after i started my new job they finally approved everything and i got a big deposit. hang in there!

I'm dealing with the same issue right now! Filed for partial unemployment while working reduced hours, and every week shows as "pending" for the past 5 weeks. I keep trying to call ESD but can't get through to anyone. It's so frustrating when you're following all their rules and they just leave you hanging with no explanation!

The fact that you quit one job could be causing the delay. ESD has to determine if your quit was for "good cause" as defined by their rules. The reduction in hours might qualify as good cause, but they need to investigate. Did they schedule a fact-finding interview about your job separation?

To address your specific situation: 1. Yes, ESD will pay you retroactively for those 6 weeks once your claim is approved, assuming you met all eligibility requirements. Your current employment status doesn't affect past eligible weeks. 2. The delay is likely due to the job quit you mentioned. When you quit a job, ESD automatically investigates to determine if you had "good cause" as defined by Washington law. A substantial reduction in hours can qualify as good cause, but they need to verify details with your former employer. 3. The investigation process typically takes 4-8 weeks, though it can sometimes take longer due to backlogs or if they have trouble getting information from your former employer. 4. You don't need to do anything at this point except wait, unless they contact you for additional information. If it goes beyond 8 weeks, then I would recommend calling to check on status. 5. If your claim is approved, you'll receive all back payments at once. If it's denied due to the voluntary quit, you'll receive a determination letter with appeal rights.

wait they CAN deny ur whole claim just becuz u quit one job even tho ur other job ended?? thats INSANE!!! the system is so rigged against workers!!!! ive been on unemployment 3 times and everytime theres some new BS reason they try to deny benefits we PAID FOR with our taxes!!!!!

btw make sure ur checking ur eServices messages and spam folder. sometimes they send important notices that u need to respond to and if u miss them it delays everything!

Update after reviewing your situation more carefully: Since you had multiple employers and one job ended due to lack of work (seasonal), you should still qualify for benefits even if they determine the quit wasn't for good cause. They'll likely just apply a denial period for the voluntary quit portion. This is good news because it means you should eventually receive benefits regardless of the quit determination, though there might be a disqualification period. The main thing causing delay is probably just the investigation process for the job separation issues.