Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
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
If I could give 10 stars I would
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!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
One thing people forget - if you had taxes withheld from unemployment, that counts toward your total tax payments for the year. Check box 4 on your 1099-G to see if any federal tax was withheld.
Mine shows zero in box 4 since I didn't elect withholding. Guess I'm paying it all now.
Same here. Lesson learned for next time!
For anyone still confused about reaching Washington ESD with tax questions, I had success with Claimyr too. They got me through to someone who could explain exactly how my 1099-G was calculated. Worth checking out their demo video if you're struggling with ESD phone lines.
I might look into that. Still have some questions about my 1099-G amount.
It's at claimyr.com if you want to check it out. Saved me hours of frustration.
Join the conversation
The Washington ESD employer handbook explains all this stuff in detail. Dry reading but comprehensive.
I'll download that tonight. Better to understand it all upfront than get surprised later.
Smart approach. Unemployment insurance is just one of many employer responsibilities but it's an important one.
Bottom line for new employers: budget around 2.7% of the first $68,500 per employee. Adjust up or down based on your industry and turnover expectations.
That's perfect - exactly the kind of simple answer I was looking for. Thanks everyone for all the detailed info!
You're welcome! This forum is great for getting real-world business advice from people who've been there.
Join the conversation
Final update: Got my approval notification today! Took exactly 19 days from filing to approval. First payment should hit my account in a few days. Thanks everyone for the advice and support!
Great news! Remember to keep doing your weekly claims and job search activities.
Happy it worked out quickly for you! Gives me hope for others who are still waiting.
This thread has been super helpful. I'm about to file my own claim and feel much more prepared now. Bookmarking this for reference!
Glad it helped! Make sure you have all your employment history and documents ready before you start.
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to ask questions if you run into any issues.
Join the conversation
For the original poster - the key things to watch for after applying: 1) Check your SAW account daily, 2) Respond quickly to any requests for information, 3) Don't file weekly claims until you're told to, 4) Keep your contact info current, 5) Be patient but persistent if you don't hear anything after 10 business days.
This is exactly the kind of summary I needed. Thank you so much for all the detailed help everyone!
You're welcome! The system can be confusing but once you understand the process it gets easier.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more prepared now and know what to expect. Will definitely keep checking my account daily and have all my documents ready just in case.
Good luck! Feel free to post updates or ask more questions if issues come up.
You'll be fine. The waiting is the hardest part but once things get moving it goes pretty smoothly.
Jayden Reed
Final thought - keep detailed records of all your interactions with Washington ESD about this overpayment. Dates, times, who you talked to, what was discussed. It can be really helpful if there are any disputes later.
0 coins
Benjamin Carter
•Absolutely. I'm starting a file with all the paperwork and will document every conversation.
0 coins
Jayden Reed
•Smart approach. Having good records saved me when they tried to claim I never made a payment that I actually did make.
0 coins
Nora Brooks
This thread has been super helpful. I had no idea there were so many options for dealing with overpayments. I thought I just had to pay it all back immediately.
0 coins
Benjamin Carter
•Same here! I was panicking when I first got the notice but now I feel like I have a plan.
0 coins
Nora Brooks
•Yeah, knowledge is power when dealing with these government agencies.
0 coins