Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
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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
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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!
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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!
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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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I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned and it actually worked great. Got connected to Washington ESD in about 2 hours and was able to get my exact benefit calculation explained. Worth it if you're having trouble getting through on your own.
Did they charge a lot for the service?
It was reasonable for what they do. Way better than wasting my whole day trying to call Washington ESD myself.
Bottom line - if you made $52K annually you're probably looking at somewhere between $600-700 weekly benefit. The exact amount depends on how your wages were distributed but that's a reasonable estimate based on the 2024 rates.
That matches what I was hoping for. Thanks everyone for all the help figuring this out!
No problem! Good luck with your claim if you do end up filing.
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Quick question - are you in a union? If so, they might have additional resources or advice about the unemployment process during layoffs.
No union at my company, but that's good to know for others who might be reading this.
Last thing I'll add - if you run into any issues with your claim, don't panic. Most problems can be resolved, it just takes patience and sometimes persistence in contacting Washington ESD. The Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier could be helpful if you get stuck trying to reach someone.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much more prepared now for when this happens.
Good luck! Remember to file immediately after your last day and you should be fine.
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Just want to echo what others said about Claimyr - when I was dealing with my claim issues I couldn't get through to Washington ESD for weeks. Claimyr got me connected to someone who actually helped resolve my problem. Definitely worth it if you end up needing to talk to them about your specific situation.
Thanks, that's really helpful to know. I'll definitely keep that option in mind.
Yeah I've heard good things about them too. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person who can look at your specific case.
Bottom line - quitting doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment but you'll need to prove good cause. Start documenting everything now, try to resolve the situation through proper channels first, and be prepared for the process to take some time. Good luck!
Thank you everyone for all the advice. This has been really helpful in understanding what I need to do.
Hope things work out for you. Nobody should have to put up with harassment at work.
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I've been on unemployment for 6 months and this Presidents Day will be my first holiday. Thanks for all the detailed answers everyone. This forum is so helpful!
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you have other questions. We've all been there.
This community has been a lifesaver during my unemployment period too.
Just remember that if you do need to call Washington ESD after the holiday and can't get through the normal way, that Claimyr service people mentioned might be worth trying. Sometimes you need to talk to an actual person to resolve certain issues.
I'm bookmarking that claimyr.com site for future reference. Good to have options.
Logan Chiang
Last thing - don't be discouraged if your first payment takes a few weeks. Between processing time, the waiting week, and potential adjudication, it's normal for there to be a delay before you see money.
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Logan Chiang
•If everything goes smoothly, usually 2-3 weeks from when you first file. Could be longer if there are complications.
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Isla Fischer
•Mine took exactly 3 weeks and that was considered normal timing.
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Miles Hammonds
You got this! The unemployment system exists to help people in exactly your situation. Don't let the bureaucracy intimidate you.
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Kennedy Morrison
•Thanks for all the support everyone. This community has been incredibly helpful.
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Ruby Blake
•That's what we're here for. Good luck with your claim and your job search!
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