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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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Just to follow up on the Claimyr thing - I ended up using them again when I had questions about my work search requirements. Much easier than trying to decode the website or playing phone tag.
Did they help clarify the 3 contacts per week rule? I'm never sure if networking events count.
Yes! They explained that networking events can count as long as you document them properly - date, location, purpose, contacts made.
Bottom line: high recruitment areas don't affect your Washington ESD benefits timeline. Keep doing your job search, document everything, and don't let people scare you with made-up rules.
Thanks everyone for all the responses! I feel much better about my situation now.
This thread should be pinned - so much good info about how Washington unemployment actually works vs the myths people spread.
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For anyone still having issues getting answers from Washington ESD about payment timing, I used Claimyr last month when my payments suddenly stopped. The service helped me get through to an agent who explained there was a work search requirement I missed. Check out their demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ if you're curious how it works.
Thanks for sharing that. I might need to try it if I keep having timing issues with my payments.
I've been hearing about this service more and more. Might be worth it just to get peace of mind about my claim
Bottom line: expect your payment 2-3 business days after your weekly claim shows 'paid' status. Plan your budget accordingly and don't rely on getting it earlier even if it sometimes happens.
This is exactly the kind of clear answer I was looking for. Thank you!
Agreed, better to plan for the later end and be pleasantly surprised if it comes early
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One more thing - if you do get denied initially, you can always appeal. Sometimes the initial determination doesn't capture all the nuances of your situation.
Good to know. At least there are options if the first decision doesn't go my way.
And if you need help reaching Washington ESD during the appeal process, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier might be useful for getting through to an actual person.
Just remember that even if you can't get unemployment during the strike, you should be able to resume benefits once you return to work if you become unemployed for other reasons later.
That's reassuring. The strike doesn't permanently affect your future eligibility?
Right, it's only during the actual labor dispute period that you're disqualified.
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Quick tip: when you create your eServices account, write down your login info and keep it somewhere safe. Password recovery can be a nightmare if you get locked out of your account.
Good point. I'll use my password manager to keep track of everything.
Welcome to the wonderful world of unemployment bureaucracy! It's not fun but it's there when you need it. The system works, just be patient and follow the rules.
Thanks for the encouragement. Hopefully I'll find a new job soon and won't need it for long.
That's the right attitude. Use the time to really focus on finding something good rather than just settling for anything.
Ravi Choudhury
One more thing - the $844 maximum is for regular unemployment insurance. If you end up needing extended benefits during high unemployment periods, those amounts can be different. But hopefully you won't need to worry about that.
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Keisha Williams
•Didn't even know extended benefits were a thing. How does that work?
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Ravi Choudhury
•It's triggered when state unemployment rates hit certain levels. Gives you additional weeks of benefits beyond the standard 26 weeks.
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NebulaNomad
UPDATE: Finally got my adjudication resolved after 7 weeks! Turns out I needed to provide additional documentation about my job separation. Getting $478 per week which matches what everyone calculated here. Wish I had known about that Claimyr service earlier - would have saved me weeks of stress.
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Natasha Ivanova
•Glad you got through it! The adjudication process is really stressful when you're waiting for income.
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NebulaNomad
•Yeah definitely using Claimyr next time if I have any issues with Washington ESD. Live and learn I guess.
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