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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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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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For completeness - the current FUTA tax rate is actually set to increase to 6.0% in 2025 if Congress doesn't extend the current 0.6% rate. Something to watch for employers.
Wow, that would be a huge increase! Would that affect benefit levels or just the funding mechanism?
It would primarily affect funding. Benefit levels are determined by state formulas based on your past wages and work history.
Another vote for Claimyr here - used it again today to check on my adjudication status and got right through. So much better than the endless busy signals from calling Washington ESD directly.
ok you've convinced me. going to try it for my overpayment issue tomorrow
It really does work well. I've recommended it to several people now and everyone has had good experiences getting through to Washington ESD.
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For anyone dealing with unemployment issues in Washington, just remember that Washington ESD makes the final decision on benefit eligibility, not your former employer. Even if your employer contests your claim, you can still win if you have a valid case.
This is important. I've seen people give up on filing because their employer said they wouldn't be eligible, but that's not the employer's call to make.
Right. And if you do need to appeal or have questions about your claim, services like Claimyr can help you actually get through to Washington ESD agents who can give you real answers about your specific situation.
The bottom line is yes, employers do pay for unemployment benefits through their quarterly tax payments to Washington ESD. It's not a direct payment to individual employees, but companies definitely bear the cost of the unemployment insurance system. The more claims filed against a company, the more they'll pay in future taxes.
Thanks everyone for explaining this so clearly. I had no idea how the system actually worked before asking here.
It's one of those things that affects everyone but most people don't understand until they need to use it or pay for it.
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Been there with the phone runaround. Sometimes it's faster to just drive to a WorkSource office if you have one nearby. They can help you file in person.
That's a good backup plan. I'll look up where the nearest WorkSource office is just in case.
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This whole thread has been super helpful. One last question - if I refile and get denied for some reason, can I appeal like with a regular claim?
Yes, the appeal process is the same. You have 30 days from the denial notice to file an appeal. Same rights as any other unemployment claim.
Good to know. Hopefully it won't come to that but nice to know I have options.
Update: Just submitted my refiled claim! Thanks everyone for the help. The process was way easier than I expected. Now I just have to wait for them to process it.
Great job getting it done! Remember to start filing your weekly claims once they give you the go-ahead.
Will do! This thread saved me so much confusion and stress.
Amina Diallo
Actually, if you do need to call Washington ESD and can't get through, there's also Claimyr that basically gets you to the front of the phone queue. I used it when I had an overpayment issue that needed immediate attention. Much better than spending all day redialing.
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Carmen Vega
•I'm seeing Claimyr mentioned a few times now. Seems like a useful service if I get stuck.
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Oliver Schulz
•It really is. The phone system at Washington ESD is notoriously difficult to navigate, so having an alternative way to reach someone is invaluable.
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Natasha Orlova
Just wanted to add - don't be discouraged if the process seems overwhelming at first. Thousands of people successfully file for unemployment every week in Washington. Take it step by step and you'll get through it.
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Carmen Vega
•Thanks for the encouragement! I'm feeling much more confident about starting the application now.
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