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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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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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The whole process is actually pretty simple once you get started. File your initial claim online, wait for approval, then file weekly claims every week while looking for work. The hardest part is usually just the waiting and dealing with any issues that come up.
Thanks everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
Good luck! The system works despite all the complaints. Just be patient and persistent if you run into any snags.
Last bit of advice - keep copies of everything! Screenshot your weekly claims before submitting, save confirmation numbers, and document all your job search activities. If there are ever any issues, having good records will save you a lot of headaches.
Will do! I'm pretty organized so I'll set up a folder to keep track of everything.
Smart approach! Organization definitely helps when dealing with any government benefits program.
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Just wanted to add - if you had other jobs this year before going on unemployment, you might have already had enough taxes withheld from those paychecks to cover the unemployment taxes too. Check your last paystub to see your year-to-date withholdings.
Oh that's a really good point! I worked until September so I did have taxes taken out of those paychecks. Maybe I'm worrying for nothing.
Exactly! A lot of people forget about their earlier withholdings when they start panicking about unemployment taxes.
The Washington ESD website has a section about taxes on unemployment benefits if you want to read more. It's under the 'Managing Your Claim' section I think. They explain the federal vs state tax situation pretty clearly.
I'll definitely check that out. Probably should have read all that stuff more carefully when I first filed!
We all learn these things the hard way. At least now you know for next time (hopefully there won't be a next time though!).
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I work in HR and deal with unemployment claims regularly. For a standard layoff situation like yours, regular unemployment insurance through Washington ESD is the correct program. Don't let all the different terms confuse you.
Thank you for the professional perspective! That gives me confidence I'm on the right track.
You're welcome. The system can seem overwhelming but regular UI handles most situations.
Bottom line: if you're unemployed through no fault of your own and looking for work, apply for regular unemployment insurance. That's the main program and covers most people's situations.
Great! Remember to file your weekly claims on time once you're approved.
Good luck with your claim! The process gets easier once you understand the basics.
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The key is to stay organized and keep good records of everything. File promptly, keep track of your job search activities, and don't hesitate to reach out for help if you need it. The system works, but it takes patience.
I really appreciate everyone's help and advice. This community is amazing!
Abigail Spencer
Update us when you get it sorted out! I'm curious if it was just a delay or an actual problem.
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Jason Brewer
•Will do! Going to try calling through that Claimyr service right now.
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Jason Brewer
UPDATE: Used Claimyr and got through to Washington ESD in about 10 minutes! Agent found my payment was held up in their verification system even though nothing showed in my account. She released it and said I should have the money by tomorrow morning. Thanks everyone for the help, especially those who mentioned Claimyr!
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Liam Cortez
•Good resolution. It's frustrating that verification holds don't always show up in the account interface.
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Emma Olsen
•So happy you got it figured out!
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