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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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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.
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!
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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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Good to hear another positive review of that service. Seems like it might be worth having as a backup option.
Bottom line - with your $52k income you're probably looking at $450-550 per week for up to 26 weeks. Not bad as a safety net while you find your next job. Just make sure you understand all the requirements for maintaining eligibility.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect when I file my claim.
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Hope this all works out for you OP! Partial unemployment really saved me when I was in a similar situation. The extra income made a huge difference.
Thank you! All these responses have been so helpful. I'm definitely going to file this week.
Good luck! Update us on how it goes if you get a chance.
One last tip - if you run into any issues during the process, don't give up. Sometimes claims get denied initially but can be approved on appeal. The system isn't perfect but it does work if you persist.
Good to know! I'll keep that in mind if I hit any roadblocks.
Persistence is key with any government benefit system. Don't let bureaucracy discourage you from getting the help you're entitled to.
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One more thing about Claimyr - they're especially helpful if you need to discuss employer wage or tax issues with Washington ESD. Much faster than the regular phone lines when you have specific questions about your claim.
I used them last month for a similar issue. The agent was able to look up my employer's wage reports and verify everything was filed correctly.
Hope this helps clear things up OP. Your employer pays all unemployment taxes, you don't pay any, and it doesn't affect your Washington ESD benefits at all. Don't let them make you feel guilty for using benefits you've earned.
This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much better about my claim now and understand how the whole system works. Thank you everyone!
Glad we could help! That's what this community is for - supporting each other through the unemployment process.
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Pro tip: when Washington ESD calls you for the separation interview, answer the phone! They usually only try a few times before making a decision based on available information. If you miss the call, call back immediately.
They usually call from a 360 area code number and may leave a voicemail. Check your SecureAccess Washington account too - they send messages there.
I missed their call once and it delayed my case by another 2 weeks. Don't make my mistake!
Final update from me: Got approved! Washington ESD determined that performance issues without willful misconduct don't disqualify you from benefits. Took exactly 3 weeks from filing to approval. Thanks everyone for the encouragement and advice.
Great news! Now don't forget about your job search requirements and weekly claims.
Thank you! Yes, already working on my job search activities. Ready to get back to work.
Javier Gomez
Thanks everyone for all the insights. Definitely learned a lot about how unemployment statistics work and what they actually mean for job seekers like me.
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Amara Chukwu
Good luck with your job search! Don't let the statistics discourage you - persistence pays off.
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