Will I receive back pay for unemployment from Washington ESD after claim approval?

That's such a relief to hear! I was worried I'd lost those weeks of benefits. Thanks for confirming this.

Same thing happened to me last year - got all my back pay within a week of approval. Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even during adjudication.

I made sure to file every single week even though I wasn't getting paid. Hopefully that means I'll get everything I'm owed.

What if you forgot to file one week during adjudication? Can you still get that week back?

You can request to reopen missed weeks but there's usually a time limit. Contact Washington ESD as soon as possible if you missed filing any weekly claims.

That sounds really helpful! I've been trying to call Washington ESD for days to get confirmation about my back pay but can never get through.

How much does Claimyr cost? I'm already struggling financially and don't want to spend money I don't have.

The service focuses on getting you connected efficiently. Given how much time and stress it saves compared to calling repeatedly, it was worth it for me to get answers about my claim.

Back pay can take a bit longer than regular weekly payments to process. Have you checked your payment history in your Washington ESD account to see if the payments are showing as issued?

where do i find payment history? i just see my weekly claim status but nothing about payments

Log into your Washington ESD account and look for 'Payment Information' or 'Payment History' section. It should show all issued payments including back pay.

I totally understand that stress - those 6 weeks felt like forever. Hang in there, you should definitely get back pay once it's approved.

3 months is way too long! Have you tried reaching out to your local legislator's office? Sometimes they can help expedite stuck claims.

I hadn't thought of contacting my legislator. I'll try that if I can't get through to Washington ESD soon.

That's exactly what I needed to hear! How much back pay did you end up receiving if you don't mind me asking?

I was in adjudication for 8 weeks so I got 8 weeks worth of back pay - around $3,200 total with the federal supplement that was happening at the time.

Good point! I've been taking screenshots of my weekly claim confirmations just in case.

Smart advice. I always keep records of everything with Washington ESD because their system can be glitchy sometimes.

Washington ESD eliminated the waiting week requirement during the pandemic and it hasn't been reinstated. You should get paid for your first eligible week.

Oh that's great news! I was worried I'd lose that first week of benefits.

Good to know! I'll keep an eye on my account over the next week or so for multiple deposits.

Yeah same here - got my back pay in 3 separate deposits but it all added up to the right amount eventually.

If your back pay seems incorrect, you can request a detailed breakdown from Washington ESD. They should be able to explain how they calculated your retroactive benefits.

I had this happen and it turned out I had some earnings reported that reduced my benefits for one of the weeks. The calculation was actually correct once I understood it.

That's such important advice. I'm glad I kept filing even though it felt pointless at the time.

Wait, you can't get those weeks back even if your claim is approved? That seems unfair.

You can try to request reopening those weeks but it's not guaranteed and there are time limits. Much easier to just keep filing weekly.

The waiting really is brutal. I hope your adjudication gets resolved soon!

Hang in there! I know it's tough but based on what everyone is saying here, the back pay should come through once you're approved.

That's a great idea! I'll do that calculation so I know what to expect.

Don't forget to account for any earnings you reported during those weeks - that can reduce the back pay amount.

I might need to try that if I don't see my back pay soon. The uncertainty is driving me crazy.

I was skeptical about using a service like that but honestly anything beats the frustration of trying to reach Washington ESD on your own.

Yes, back pay follows the same payment method as your regular benefits. If you have direct deposit, the back pay will go to the same account.

Perfect, that's what I was hoping to hear. Thanks!

I know exactly how you feel! This community has been so helpful in understanding the process.

4 weeks isn't too bad compared to some of the horror stories I've heard. Hopefully you'll get approved soon!

Thanks for the reassurance. I'm trying to stay patient but the financial stress makes it hard.

I totally get the stress but from everything I've seen, people do get their back pay once claims are approved. Just takes time unfortunately.

Good reminder! I've been keeping up with job search activities even during the waiting period.

Yeah Washington ESD still expects you to be actively searching for work even if your claim is in adjudication.

Excellent advice! I wish I had been more organized from the beginning but I'm keeping better records now.

Documentation saved me when there was a discrepancy with my back pay calculation. Always keep your own records!