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
Just to add - after you file on esd.wa.gov, you'll get a determination letter in the mail (or electronically) telling you if you're approved and how much you'll get per week. Don't panic if it takes a few days to arrive.
How long does it usually take to get that letter?
Usually within a week, but it can take longer if there are any issues with your claim.
Join the conversation
Has anyone used that Claimyr service mentioned earlier? I'm having a different issue with my benefits and really need to talk to someone at Washington ESD but the phone situation is impossible. Wondering if it's legit or a scam.
I used it last month when I was having adjudication issues. It's legit - they actually got me connected to an agent who was able to explain what was holding up my claim. Way better than spending entire days trying to call myself.
The tax withholding thing caught me off guard too when I first started collecting. You can also choose to have no taxes taken out and just pay quarterly estimated taxes if you prefer. Some people like having the full amount each week and handling taxes themselves.
I think I'll stick with having them take taxes out automatically. Less to worry about come tax time.
Join the conversation
Just want to add another vote for Claimyr if you're struggling to reach ESD. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked when I needed to resolve a similar issue. Saved me weeks of frustration trying to get through on my own.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's reassuring to hear from multiple people who've had success with it.
Same here - used it last year when I had an overpayment issue. Worth every penny to actually talk to a human being at ESD.
Update us when you find out what happened! I'm curious because I'm always worried about getting disqualified for something I don't even know I'm doing wrong.
Will do! Hopefully it's something simple that can be fixed quickly. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice.
Yes please update! This thread has been really informative for understanding what disqualification means.
Join the conversation
If you have any issues getting connected to talk to someone at Washington ESD, I used Claimyr recently and it worked great. They handle all the calling and waiting so you don't have to. Check out claimyr.com if you need to speak with an agent.
Several people have mentioned that service. Might be worth it if I run into problems.
It's definitely worth it if you value your time. I was able to get my issue resolved in one call instead of trying for weeks on my own.
Good luck with your claim! The key is to file as soon as possible and keep up with your weekly claims and job search requirements. Most people who follow the rules get their benefits without major issues.
Thanks so much everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to bookmark this for reference.
You're welcome! Feel free to ask if you run into any other questions during the process.
Hassan Khoury
Just want to mention that if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD about this, Claimyr has been a lifesaver for actually getting through their phone system. I tried calling for literally weeks before finding that service. The demo video shows exactly how it works if you're curious.
0 coins
Andrew Pinnock
•I keep seeing people mention this service. Might be worth looking into if I end up going down this path.
0 coins
Victoria Stark
UPDATE: I ended up talking to HR today and filing a formal complaint. They seemed to take it seriously and said they'd investigate within the next week. Hoping this leads somewhere positive but at least now I have documentation of trying to resolve it internally first.
0 coins
Benjamin Kim
•Good for you for speaking up! Hope they actually do something about the situation.
0 coins
Samantha Howard
•Smart move. Even if HR doesn't fix everything, you've established that you tried to work within the system first.
0 coins