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Keisha Williams

Won ESD appeal - when will backpay arrive after favorable ruling?

Finally got my appeal hearing last week and the judge ruled in my favor! Such a relief after waiting nearly 3 months. I've been faithfully filing my weekly claims this whole time (even when my account showed 'disqualified'), but now I'm wondering when I'll actually see the money? My ESD account still shows my claim as 'under review' despite winning the appeal. Does anyone know how long after winning an appeal the backpay usually comes through? Will they automatically process all those weekly claims I submitted during the waiting period, or do I need to call ESD to make sure they know I won? My rent is already late for this month and I'm getting anxious.

Quick update to my earlier comment - I just checked with a friend who won their appeal in January 2025. They received their backpay exactly 12 business days after the judge's decision. They did call ESD once during that time just to confirm everything was processing correctly. Their payments came as one lump sum for all the weeks they claimed during the appeal waiting period.

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That's super helpful information, thanks for the update! A lump sum payment would actually be ideal for catching up on bills. I think I'll try calling next week if I don't see any changes to my claim status.

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UPDATE: Finally got through to ESD this morning! They confirmed they received the judge's decision but it was still in their processing queue. The agent was able to expedite it when I explained my housing situation. She said I should expect to see the payments in my account within 3-5 business days. Thank you all for your advice - especially the tip about mentioning hardship review!

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See? That's exactly what I was talking about! If you hadn't called, it would've sat in their "processing queue" for who knows how long. Glad you're getting it resolved!

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Great news! Thanks for coming back to update us. Hope everything arrives as promised.

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Alexander Evans

ESD payment shows 'paid' but not in my bank account yet - normal processing time?

I just checked my ESD account and it says my unemployment payment was issued today, but I checked my bank account 3 times already and nothing has shown up. Is this normal? How long does it usually take between ESD saying "paid" and the money actually hitting your account? My rent is due in 2 days and I'm getting nervous. Is there a delay with banks processing these payments or should I be calling ESD to figure out what's going on?

my bank is ALWAYS slow with these deposits!!! esd will say paid and then i wait 2-3 days EVERY TIME! i think the banks hold the $ on purpose to make interest or something tbh. i started using cash app direct deposit and its way faster, usually next day after esd says paid. just an option if ur tired of waiting

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That's interesting about Cash App being faster! I didn't know you could use that for unemployment deposits. Have you had any issues with it? Do you just change your direct deposit info on the ESD website to set that up?

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Does anyone know if this delay happens with the ReliaCard too? I'm thinking about switching to the card option if it's faster than direct deposit.

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In my experience, ReliaCard payments are available 1 day faster than direct deposit on average. The downside is you then have to transfer from ReliaCard to your bank account if you need the money there for bills, which adds another delay. Unless you're comfortable paying bills directly from the ReliaCard or using it for purchases, direct deposit is probably still more convenient overall.

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Ashley Adams

Finally got UI benefits after 8 weeks of ESD adjudication and contacting officials

Just wanted to share my success story in case it helps anyone else stuck in ESD limbo. My position was eliminated at my company back in January, but instead of giving me a proper layoff letter, my inexperienced managers just told me verbally. I filed for unemployment right away, but my claim got stuck in adjudication for EIGHT WEEKS!!! During that time, I couldn't get through to anyone at ESD despite calling almost daily. Bills were piling up and I was seriously panicking.\n\nWhat finally worked:\n1. Wrote a detailed hardship letter to ESD explaining my financial situation\n2. Called the governor's office TWICE (they actually responded!)\n3. Contacted Senator Patty Murray's office with my case details\n\nWithin 3 days of taking these steps, I magically got notified that my benefits were approved and they're paying ALL my back weeks. The most frustrating part? Found out later that if my employer had just provided a proper layoff letter stating my position was eliminated, I could have avoided the whole adjudication nightmare. Now I'm just relieved but also angry about those 8 weeks of stress that could have been avoided.\n\nDon't give up if you're stuck in adjudication! Go above ESD if you need to.

For anyone dealing with extended adjudication, there's actually a formal process to request an expedited review based on financial hardship. Navigate to your ESD account, select the

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I wish I'd known about the formal expedited review process! I just sent a general hardship letter through the message system. But mentioning the 8+ week wait when I contacted officials definitely seemed to get their attention.

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Hazel Garcia

Denied ESD benefits because of old employer despite reduced hours at current job - help with appeal?

I'm completely frustrated with ESD right now and hoping someone can help me figure this out. My husband works in landscaping (seasonal) and his company just cut his hours from 40 to 15 per week. His boss actually suggested he apply for unemployment to help cover the reduced income until spring when hours pick back up.\n\nSounded straightforward, but ESD denied his claim saying he "didn't work enough hours in his base year between October 2022 and September 2023." The weird part is they're referencing his previous employer (a restaurant where he worked before switching careers) and completely ignoring his current employment situation with the landscaping company.\n\nHe's been at the landscaping job for 8 months now, but ESD seems fixated on his old job history instead of the fact that his hours were just cut dramatically. The denial letter doesn't even mention his current employer!\n\nHas anyone dealt with applying for partial unemployment when your hours are reduced? How do we get ESD to look at his CURRENT employment instead of focusing on old job history? Should he appeal this denial? Who's the best person to talk to? The automated phone system is a nightmare.

One thing no one has mentioned - if his hours were just reduced and not completely eliminated, he might still qualify for partial unemployment benefits even with the base year requirement. It's a common misconception that you have to be completely unemployed to get benefits.\n\nWhen I worked retail and had my hours cut from 40 to 20 during slow season, I was able to get partial benefits. But again, you still need to meet that 680 hour requirement in your base year.\n\nDefinitely worth calling and asking specifically about partial benefits for reduced hours AND the alternate base year option. But be prepared that if he truly didn't work enough hours during either calculation period, he might not qualify regardless of his current situation.

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Yes, that's exactly what we're trying to figure out - the partial benefits for reduced hours. Good to know it worked for you! We'll definitely ask about both the alternate base year and partial benefits when we call.

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Cole Roush

DSHS told my husband to file for ESD unemployment despite not working for 5 years - is this crazy?

So I'm completely baffled right now. We had an appointment with DSHS today about some assistance programs, and the caseworker actually suggested my husband file for unemployment benefits. The thing is, he hasn't worked in FIVE YEARS due to serious health issues (multiple surgeries, ongoing treatment). I literally laughed when she said it because it seemed so ridiculous - you can't get unemployment if you haven't been employed, right?? She seemed really serious though and said something about special circumstances. Has anyone ever heard of this? Can someone who's been out of work for years actually qualify for UI benefits? I feel like we're wasting our time even looking into this, but thought I'd check if there's something I'm missing here.

My guess is the DSHS worker was trying to check all boxes for your husband's case. The fact is that he needs to have a documented denial from unemployment before he qualifies for certain other benefits. It's a ridiculous system but that's how it works sometimes.\n\nMy husband had to do the same thing when he applied for disability - prove he'd been denied for unemployment first, even though everyone knew he wouldn't qualify. Just part of the paperwork trail they require.

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Thank you!! This makes so much more sense now. The DSHS worker did mention something about needing to

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