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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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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 know this all sounds overwhelming, but once you get through the initial filing, the weekly claims become routine. Just make sure you never miss a week, even if you're sick or on vacation. You can't go back and file for missed weeks.
You can file from anywhere as long as you have internet access. The website works on phones too, though it's easier on a computer.
I've filed my weekly claims from hotel rooms, airports, you name it. Just don't forget to do it.
Last piece of advice - be completely honest on your application and weekly claims. It's better to ask questions about something you're unsure about than to guess wrong and face fraud charges later. Washington ESD cross-references your information with multiple databases.
You're welcome! Feel free to come back here if you run into any specific issues during the process.
Good luck! The first few weeks are always the most stressful, but it gets easier once you understand the routine.
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Final thought - even if this drags out, keep looking for work and documenting your job search. Washington ESD requires work search activities anyway and it shows you're serious about finding employment.
Absolutely. I'm already applying to jobs and keeping track of everything. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
Good luck with your claim! Sounds like you're well-prepared for whatever happens.
This thread has been super helpful. I'm bookmarking it in case I need to reference it later. Hope everything works out for everyone dealing with contested claims!
Same here! It's nice to know there are people who have been through this before and can share their experiences.
That's what these forums are for - helping each other navigate the unemployment system.
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The whole system is set up to be confusing honestly. I've been through this twice now and both times I had to fight to get the correct benefit amount. First time they miscalculated my base period, second time they didn't include my commission earnings properly.
How did you get it fixed? Did you have to appeal or just call them?
First time I had to file a formal wage protest with documentation. Second time I got lucky and the person I talked to was able to fix it over the phone. That's when I learned about services like Claimyr - would have saved me hours of trying to get through.
Make sure you file as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. There's no waiting period to file and you can't get benefits for weeks before you file, even if you were eligible.
Unfortunately yes, you can't get retroactive benefits for weeks before you filed your initial claim.
Ouch, that's gotta hurt during the holidays when money's already tight.
Myles Regis
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.
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Nasira Ibanez
•Wow, that would be a huge increase! Would that affect benefit levels or just the funding mechanism?
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Myles Regis
•It would primarily affect funding. Benefit levels are determined by state formulas based on your past wages and work history.
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Brian Downey
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.
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Callum Savage
•ok you've convinced me. going to try it for my overpayment issue tomorrow
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Jacinda Yu
•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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