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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.
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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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Just want to echo what others said about Claimyr if you run into any issues getting answers from Washington ESD. I used them when my claim got stuck and they helped me get through to someone who could actually help instead of just giving me the runaround.
Seems like a few people here have used that service successfully. I'll keep it in mind if I hit any roadblocks.
Yeah, the regular ESD phone lines are pretty much useless during busy periods. Nice to know there are alternatives.
Overall your benefit estimate sounds about right based on your income. Just be patient with the process and make sure you understand all the requirements. Washington ESD isn't the fastest but they're usually pretty fair with the calculations.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect. Time to get my claim filed.
Good luck with your claim! The job market is pretty good right now so hopefully you won't need benefits for too long.
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I used Claimyr when I was confused about my remaining weeks and they connected me with an agent who explained everything clearly. Sometimes the online account doesn't show the information in a way that makes sense.
Yeah I've noticed the online portal can be confusing. Good to know there are ways to get clarification.
Bottom line: 26 weeks is what you get in Washington for regular unemployment. Use them wisely, keep detailed records of your job search, and don't wait until the last minute to figure out your backup plan.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. Sounds like I need to be strategic about my timeline.
Good luck with your job search! The first few weeks always feel overwhelming but you'll get into a rhythm.
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Just want to add that if you don't have enough work history in Washington, you might be able to combine wages from other states if you worked there recently. It's called interstate claims.
That's good to know. I did work part-time in Oregon during college. Would that count?
Possibly, but you'd need to contact Washington ESD to see if you can combine those wages. The rules for interstate claims are pretty complex.
The whole system seems designed to make it as hard as possible to get benefits. Between the earnings requirements, the job search requirements, the weekly claims, and trying to actually reach someone at Washington ESD when you have questions - it's exhausting.
I feel you. I spent literally months trying to get my claim sorted out. The bureaucracy is insane.
That's why services like Claimyr are so helpful. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person who can look at your specific situation instead of trying to figure it out from the website.
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For anyone dealing with unemployment issues in Washington, just remember that Washington ESD makes the final decision on benefit eligibility, not your former employer. Even if your employer contests your claim, you can still win if you have a valid case.
This is important. I've seen people give up on filing because their employer said they wouldn't be eligible, but that's not the employer's call to make.
Right. And if you do need to appeal or have questions about your claim, services like Claimyr can help you actually get through to Washington ESD agents who can give you real answers about your specific situation.
The bottom line is yes, employers do pay for unemployment benefits through their quarterly tax payments to Washington ESD. It's not a direct payment to individual employees, but companies definitely bear the cost of the unemployment insurance system. The more claims filed against a company, the more they'll pay in future taxes.
Thanks everyone for explaining this so clearly. I had no idea how the system actually worked before asking here.
It's one of those things that affects everyone but most people don't understand until they need to use it or pay for it.
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One last thing - if you get confused about anything during the process, definitely try to talk to an actual person at Washington ESD. The website FAQ doesn't always cover specific situations like yours.
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Hattie Carson
•That's exactly why I recommend Claimyr! Saves so much time and frustration when you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
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Tate Jensen
•I might have to look into that too. The hold times are just ridiculous these days.
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Adaline Wong
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about filing my new claim now. Going to gather all my employment documents and file this weekend.
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Aidan Percy
•Good luck! You should be all set based on what you've described. Just remember to file your weekly claims on time once you get approved.
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Axel Bourke
•Definitely! Thanks again to everyone who shared their experiences. This community is so helpful.
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