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
Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. File your claim, be honest about what happened, and let the system work. You might be pleasantly surprised by the outcome.
Thank you everyone for all the encouragement and advice. I feel much more confident about applying now!
You're welcome! Hope everything works out well for you.
Good luck with your claim! Remember to file your weekly claims on time if you get approved, and keep track of your job search activities. The system can be frustrating but it's there to help people in situations like yours.
Will do! I'm feeling much better about this whole situation now. Thanks again everyone!
Join the conversation
Been there with the unsafe working conditions appeal. Mine took 14 weeks but I won and got full back pay. The key is having documentation that you tried to get the employer to fix the safety issues before you quit. Sounds like you have that covered.
Thanks for the encouragement! Did you have a lawyer or represent yourself?
Represented myself. The hearing officer was fair and asked good questions. Having photos and witness statements really made the difference.
The waiting is brutal but try to stay positive. I know that sounds cliche but stress doesn't make it go faster. Focus on your job search and preparing for the hearing. You got this!
Thank you for the positive words. Some days are definitely harder than others but I know I was right to leave that unsafe job.
Absolutely right to prioritize your safety. No job is worth getting injured over.
Join the conversation
Had a similar experience with getting fired and needing to reach Washington ESD for clarification. Used Claimyr to actually get through to an agent and they were super helpful explaining how misconduct determinations work. Really put my mind at ease about the whole process.
That's the second mention of that service. Might be worth looking into if I run into issues with my claim.
I've heard good things about them too. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person to understand what's going on with your claim.
Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. File your claim, be honest about the circumstances, and let the process work. Most people in your situation get approved.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck with everything! Hope your claim gets approved quickly so you can focus on finding your next job.
Join the conversation
If you need help navigating the Washington ESD website or have trouble with the online filing, there are also WorkSource offices that can help you file in person. Sometimes talking to someone face to face makes the process easier.
That's good to know. I'll keep that in mind if I run into issues with the online system.
LunarEclipse
Final thought - don't stress too much about the tax stuff right now. Focus on your job search and handle the taxes when the 1099-G comes. You've got time to figure it out.
0 coins
MidnightRider
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. Feeling much better about the whole situation now.
0 coins
Andre Laurent
•That's what this community is for. Good luck with your job search!
0 coins
Yara Khalil
One last tip: if you find a job before the end of the year, make sure your new employer knows you've been on unemployment so they can adjust your withholding properly for the rest of 2024.
0 coins
MidnightRider
•Great point. I'll definitely mention that if I get hired before December 31st.
0 coins
Yara Khalil
•Exactly. Better to have slightly more taxes taken out than to owe a surprise amount in April.
0 coins