Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
If I could give 10 stars I would
If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
Really made a difference
Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
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.
An incredibly helpful service
An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
For what it's worth, the $999 max is actually pretty decent compared to other states. Some places cap it way lower.
That's true, I should be grateful it's as high as it is. Still a big adjustment from my regular paycheck though.
Yeah, Washington's benefits are definitely on the higher end nationally. The cost of living here justifies it though.
Join the conversation
Payment schedule is weekly but the amount can vary week to week depending on what you report. If you work part time one week or have other income, your payment will be reduced for that week only.
Does vacation pay count as income that would reduce your benefits? I'm getting a vacation payout from my former employer.
Yes, vacation pay counts as wages and needs to be reported. It will reduce your unemployment payment for the week(s) it covers based on when your employer says the vacation time was supposed to be taken.
Weekly but only if you meet all the requirements each week - file your claim, be available for work, and complete job search activities. Miss any of these and you won't get paid for that week.
How many job search activities do you need in Washington? I keep seeing different numbers online.
It's 3 job search activities per week unless you're in an approved training program or on standby status. Activities include applying for jobs, attending job fairs, or networking events.
Join the conversation
Been there with the unsafe working conditions appeal. Mine took 14 weeks but I won and got full back pay. The key is having documentation that you tried to get the employer to fix the safety issues before you quit. Sounds like you have that covered.
Thanks for the encouragement! Did you have a lawyer or represent yourself?
Represented myself. The hearing officer was fair and asked good questions. Having photos and witness statements really made the difference.
The waiting is brutal but try to stay positive. I know that sounds cliche but stress doesn't make it go faster. Focus on your job search and preparing for the hearing. You got this!
Thank you for the positive words. Some days are definitely harder than others but I know I was right to leave that unsafe job.
Absolutely right to prioritize your safety. No job is worth getting injured over.
Join the conversation
remember to save some of each payment for taxes!! learned this the hard way last year
Yeah someone mentioned that earlier. I'll definitely set aside money for taxes or have them withhold it automatically.
Final thought - if you end up with questions about your specific benefit amount that the website can't answer, seriously consider using Claimyr to reach an ESD agent. I know I keep mentioning it but it really solved my communication problems with ESD when I needed clarification on my benefit calculation.
Thanks for all the info everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more prepared to file now.
Chloe Harris
This is all really helpful everyone! Sounds like my estimate of around $540 per week is probably close to accurate. I'll just have to wait for my determination letter to know for sure. Hopefully the process goes smoothly.
0 coins
Zara Shah
•Good luck! If you run into any issues or need to talk to someone at Washington ESD, definitely consider using Claimyr to avoid the phone hassles.
0 coins
Sean Flanagan
•yeah just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even if you dont get paid right away or youll lose those weeks
0 coins
Diego Mendoza
Final tip: your benefit amount might be slightly different than online calculators predict because Washington ESD rounds to the nearest dollar and applies some other small adjustments. The determination letter you receive will have your exact weekly benefit amount and explain how it was calculated.
0 coins
Chloe Harris
•Perfect, thanks for all the help everyone! This thread has been way more informative than the Washington ESD website.
0 coins