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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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Update: Finally got through after using everyone's advice here. Called at 8am sharp on a Wednesday, waited 3 hours on hold, but got my issue resolved. Thanks for all the tips!
They needed verification of my last employer's information. Something that could have been resolved in 5 minutes if I could have gotten through sooner.
Typical. Such a simple thing but impossible to resolve without talking to someone.
For anyone still struggling - I ended up using Claimyr after reading about it here and it was honestly a lifesaver. Got connected to an agent the same day I signed up. Sometimes you just have to admit the regular system isn't working and find another way.
Alright, I'm convinced. Going to check out that video demo and see if it's worth trying.
Same here. At this point I'll try anything that might actually work.
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For anyone who needs to talk to Washington ESD directly about their specific work situation, I had success using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Much easier than trying to get through on your own, especially during busy periods.
I might have to try that. I've been trying to call for two weeks about a specific question and can never get through.
It's definitely worth it if you need answers quickly. The peace of mind is valuable when you're dealing with benefit eligibility.
UPDATE: I ended up taking the part-time shifts and reported everything correctly on my weekly claim. Got my partial benefits with no issues. Thanks to everyone who helped explain the rules!
Excellent! You're a good example of how the system is supposed to work when people follow the rules correctly.
awesome, glad you figured it out! having some work income definitely helps while job searching
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I tried calling Washington ESD about this exact question last week and gave up after 2 hours on hold. Ended up finding the info buried in their website, but it would have been so much faster to just talk to someone.
Really? I'll have to check that out. Is it expensive?
Check out claimyr.com - they have all the info there. Way cheaper than taking time off work to sit on hold all day.
One more thing to remember - you still have to file your weekly claim even if you worked enough hours to reduce your UI payment to zero for that week. Skipping claims can cause issues with your ongoing eligibility.
Good to know! So I should file every week regardless of how much I work, and let Washington ESD calculate whether I get any benefits for that week?
Exactly! Always file your weekly claim by the deadline. Better to file and get $0 than to skip filing and mess up your claim entirely.
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Pro tip: Screenshot or save confirmation pages when you submit stuff online. Sometimes the system glitches and you need proof you actually filed.
Great advice! Will definitely do that.
Last thing - if your claim does get stuck in adjudication or you need to talk to someone at ESD about specific issues, don't waste weeks trying to get through on the phone. Check out that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier - they're really good at getting you connected when you actually need to speak with an agent.
I'll bookmark that just in case. Hopefully won't need it but good to have as backup.
Nia Wilson
Remember to keep records of everything - when you filed, confirmation numbers, any correspondence from Washington ESD. You'll want that documentation if any issues come up later.
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Amina Bah
•Good tip! I'll screenshot everything and keep a folder.
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Nia Wilson
•Smart move. Also keep track of all your job search activities in case they audit you later. Better to have too much documentation than not enough.
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Mateo Sanchez
The maximum weekly benefit in Washington is around $1,000 but most people get way less than that. Don't expect to replace your full salary - unemployment is meant to be temporary assistance while you look for work.
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Amina Bah
•That's still better than nothing! How do they calculate how much you get?
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Mateo Sanchez
•It's based on your earnings during the base period. Generally around 60-70% of your average weekly wage, but there are minimums and maximums. The system will calculate it automatically when you file.
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