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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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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!
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Filed mine 2 weeks ago and just got my first payment today. The waiting period is real but once things start moving it goes smoothly. Hang in there!
That's encouraging! Did you have any issues during the process or was it pretty straightforward?
Pretty straightforward. Just had to verify my identity online and then it was approved. The hardest part was being patient during the waiting period.
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Quick question - if you're getting partial unemployment and then get completely laid off, do you have to file a new claim or does it automatically adjust?
You typically don't need to file a new claim - just report the change in your weekly claim filing. Your benefit amount should automatically adjust to the full amount you're eligible for.
That's correct. I went from partial to full unemployment and it was just a matter of reporting zero wages and hours on my weekly claim.
Really wish I had known about partial unemployment benefits when my hours got cut last year. Ended up struggling financially for months before I finally got laid off and could collect regular unemployment. Live and learn I guess.
That's exactly what I was worried about - missing out on benefits I might be eligible for. Sorry you had to go through that financial stress.
It's really unfortunate how many people don't know about partial benefits. The system should do a better job of educating workers about all their options.
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I just want to echo what someone said earlier about Claimyr - when I had issues with my claim status and couldn't get through to Washington ESD by phone, that service was a lifesaver. Sometimes you really need to talk to an actual person to get answers about your specific situation.
How much does that service cost though?
It's worth it when you consider how much time you save not sitting on hold for hours. Plus when your benefits are at stake, getting answers quickly is important.
Bottom line: 26 weeks is standard in Washington, file your weekly claims religiously, keep good job search records, and don't be afraid to ask questions if something doesn't make sense with your claim. Better to get clarification than lose benefits over a misunderstanding.
Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
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Watch out for scams too. There are fake unemployment websites that look official but are trying to steal your information. Always make sure you're on the real Washington ESD website (esd.wa.gov) and never give your login information to anyone claiming to help you with your claim.
Good point! I almost fell for one of those fake sites when I was desperate to check my claim status.
They're getting more sophisticated too. Always double-check the URL before entering any personal information.
This thread is super helpful! I'm bookmarking it in case I ever need to file for unemployment. Hopefully I won't but it's good to know what to expect just in case.
Glad it's helpful! I really wish I had found something like this when I first started the process.
Same here. The Washington ESD website has the information but it's not organized in a way that makes sense for someone who's never dealt with unemployment before.
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Just wanted to add that Washington ESD sometimes requests additional information during the determination process. Don't panic if you get requests for more documentation - it doesn't mean you're being denied, just that they need clarification on something.
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QuantumQuest
•What kind of additional information do they typically request?
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Freya Andersen
•Usually employment verification, pay stubs, or clarification about job separation circumstances. Respond quickly to any requests to avoid delays.
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Omar Zaki
The determination process also checks if you're eligible for any special programs like standby or shared work benefits. These might be relevant if your employer plans to recall workers or reduce hours instead of permanent layoffs.
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QuantumQuest
•My employer said the layoff is permanent, so I don't think those programs apply to my situation.
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Omar Zaki
•Then regular UI benefits should be your path forward. The determination should be straightforward for a permanent layoff.
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