Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
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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!
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If anyone's still having trouble reaching Washington ESD with questions, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier actually worked for me too. Way better than sitting on hold for hours or getting disconnected. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get peace of mind about these things.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I need to reach someone. Thanks for the recommendation!
The phone system is so frustrating, it's nice to know there are alternatives that actually work.
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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.
Wow, that would be a huge increase! Would that affect benefit levels or just the funding mechanism?
It would primarily affect funding. Benefit levels are determined by state formulas based on your past wages and work history.
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.
ok you've convinced me. going to try it for my overpayment issue tomorrow
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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I work in workforce development and can confirm that hidden unemployment is a massive issue. Our official statistics significantly undercount the real number of people who want and need work. Keep advocating for yourselves and don't let the system forget you exist.
Thank you for the professional perspective. It's validating to hear from someone who works in the field that this is a recognized problem.
are there any policy changes being discussed to address this issue? seems like something that should be getting more attention
Update: I tried the Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and was actually able to get through to a Washington ESD agent for the first time in months. They told me about a program I didn't know existed that I might qualify for. Still working through the application but at least I feel like I have some options now.
That's amazing! Thanks for the update. I'm definitely going to try Claimyr now. What kind of program did they tell you about?
It's called the Self-Employment Assistance Program. Apparently it's for people who want to start their own business while receiving unemployment benefits. Had no idea it existed.
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This whole thread is making me grateful I filed my claim a few months ago. The system was buggy then too but sounds like it's gotten worse. Really hope they fix these technical issues soon.
How long did the whole process take for you from filing to getting your first payment?
About 3 weeks total, but that included a waiting week that's no longer required. Your timeline might be different depending on if your claim needs adjudication.
Final advice: be patient with the website, have everything ready before you start, and don't wait too long to file. The sooner you get your claim in, the sooner you can start the waiting process for approval and payments.
Thanks everyone for all the advice and reality checks. I'll try the website first thing tomorrow morning with everything prepared.
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The most important thing is just to start the process. Don't overthink it - the system will guide you through most of it and you can always ask questions later. I spent a week researching everything before filing and honestly could have just started right away.
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Dmitry Volkov
•You're right, I should just get started. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
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GalacticGuru
•Good luck! The first time is always intimidating but it gets easier once you're in the routine.
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Freya Pedersen
If you do run into issues where you need to speak with someone at Washington ESD and can't get through on the phone, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier is legit. I used it last month when my benefits got stopped for some reason and I needed answers. Much better than spending entire days trying to call.
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Omar Fawaz
•How much does something like that cost?
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Freya Pedersen
•I'd rather not get into specific pricing but for me it was worth it to solve my problem quickly instead of losing weeks of benefits while trying to reach someone the normal way.
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