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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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Last thing - keep checking your account regularly after you file. Sometimes Washington ESD needs additional information and they'll send you messages through the online system. Don't ignore those or your claim could get delayed or denied.
Will they also send emails or letters, or just through the website?
They'll usually send important stuff by mail too, but the online messaging system is faster. Check both regularly.
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Just wanted to add that if your child support order changes while you're on unemployment, it can take a few weeks for Washington ESD to update their records. I had to call multiple times to get the new amount processed correctly.
How did you finally get through to someone who could help with that?
Honestly, I ended up using one of those callback services after weeks of trying. Sometimes you just need to get creative when the normal phone system isn't working.
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One last tip about getting through to Washington ESD if you need to call them - I mentioned Claimyr earlier but wanted to add that they were especially helpful when I needed to speak to someone about my adjudication status. Their system knew exactly which department to route me to instead of me getting bounced around between different offices.
Good to know. I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into issues with the phone system during my process.
Bottom line - file your claim, be honest about everything, keep good records, and don't give up if you face any obstacles. The system is there to help people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, which sounds like your situation.
Thank you everyone for all the advice and encouragement. I'm going to file my claim tonight and see what happens. This thread has been incredibly helpful!
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Just wanted to add that even in low unemployment periods, people still lose jobs due to company closures, layoffs, seasonal work ending, etc. The individual circumstances matter way more than the overall economic picture.
Exactly. Unemployment insurance is designed to help individuals who lose work through no fault of their own, regardless of broader economic conditions.
Thanks everyone for helping me understand this better. I was definitely overthinking the economic angle when the real issue is just getting my layoff verified. I uploaded all my documentation this morning and I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
And if you don't hear anything in 2 weeks, definitely follow up. Sometimes things get stuck in the system.
Will do. If I can't get through by phone I'll try that Claimyr service you all mentioned.
Dylan Mitchell
The system is so backed up right now. took me 3 hours on hold last week just to ask a simple question about my claim. wish i knew about these alternative ways to get through earlier!
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Sofia Martinez
•3 hours?? That's insane. I would have hung up after like 30 minutes.
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Dylan Mitchell
•I was desperate for an answer so I stuck it out. But yeah, definitely looking for better ways to contact them next time.
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Dmitry Volkov
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This thread has been really informative. Sounds like I should file my claim ASAP and plan on up to 26 weeks of benefits while I look for work. Much appreciated!
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Aisha Hussain
•Don't forget to keep detailed records of your job search activities. You'll need to report them with your weekly claims.
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Dmitry Volkov
•Will do! I'll start keeping a log right away.
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