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- 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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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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Another option if you can't reach Washington ESD by phone is to try that service people mentioned - Claimyr. Friend of mine used it last month when he got fired and needed to check his claim status. Said it was super easy to use.
I'm definitely going to keep that in mind if I run into issues. Thanks for mentioning it again.
No problem. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person to get things resolved, and their regular phone system is nearly impossible.
Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. Performance issues are usually not considered misconduct. File your claim and let Washington ESD make the determination. Good luck!
Thanks everyone for all the help and encouragement. I feel much better about filing now.
You're welcome! Hope everything works out for you. The system isn't perfect but it's there to help people in situations like yours.
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That sounds like exactly what I need. I hate not knowing where I stand.
Yeah, there's something to be said for getting official answers instead of trying to piece together information from forums and websites. The peace of mind was worth it.
Bottom line - 8 months of part-time work MIGHT be enough if your earnings are distributed well across quarters and you meet the minimum thresholds. But the only way to know for sure is to either apply or talk to Washington ESD directly.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I think I'm going to try to get through to Washington ESD to get a definitive answer before I potentially lose my job.
Smart move. Good luck with everything!
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One last tip - when you file your appeal, be very specific about why you think the denial was wrong. Don't just say 'I disagree.' Explain exactly what information might be missing or incorrect. The more detail you provide, the better chance your appeal has.
Thank you everyone for all this advice. I feel much more prepared to handle this appeal now. I'll start gathering my documents and file the appeal this week.
Good luck! Feel free to update us on how it goes. Appeals can be stressful but they're definitely worth pursuing if you believe the denial was wrong.
I used Claimyr recently too and honestly it was a game changer for getting through to Washington ESD about my ongoing claim issues. Way less frustrating than the regular phone system. Hope your appeal goes smoothly!
Thanks! I'm definitely going to check out Claimyr if I can't get through to them about my appeal status.
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I used Claimyr when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD and it was a lifesaver. My claim had been stuck in adjudication for two months and I was getting desperate. They got me connected to an agent who was able to tell me exactly what documentation was missing from my file. Resolved the whole thing in one phone call.
How does it work exactly? Do they just keep calling until they get through?
They have a system that handles the calling and waiting so you don't have to. Check out their demo video - it explains everything better than I can.
UPDATE: I filed my claim this morning and it was way easier than I expected. The online system walked me through everything step by step. Now I just have to wait and see if it gets approved. Thanks everyone for the encouragement and advice!
Proud of you for taking that step! It's scary but you did it.
Thanks! I'll definitely keep filing weekly and start my job search activities right away.
Jasmine Quinn
this whole thread is making me realize how many hoops we have to jump through just to get benefits we're entitled to
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Oscar Murphy
•Right? The system seems designed to discourage people from claiming benefits.
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Sophia Russo
•Exactly! It's like they make it as difficult as possible on purpose.
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Nora Bennett
For what it's worth, once you get through the initial hurdles, the weekly routine becomes pretty straightforward. File your claim, wait a few days, payment arrives. It's just getting to that point that's frustrating.
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Emily Sanjay
•That's reassuring. I'm hoping to get to that point soon.
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Nora Bennett
•You will. Just stay persistent with the weekly filing and follow up on any issues that come up.
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