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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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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.
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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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- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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Final tip: Set up text alerts in your Washington ESD account if you haven't already. They'll notify you when payments are processed and if there are any issues with your weekly claim.
Yeah they're really helpful. Saves you from constantly checking the website
The alerts are great, definitely recommend setting those up
Hope this all helps! And remember, if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation, that Claimyr service at claimyr.com really does work. The video demo explains it better than I can: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ
Thanks, I'll bookmark that just in case I need it. Hopefully everything goes smoothly though
Yeah hopefully you won't need it, but it's good to have options if issues come up
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If you're still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD, I had success with Claimyr too. They got me connected to an agent who walked me through my benefit calculation and answered all my questions. Worth trying if you need to talk to someone directly.
Multiple people have mentioned Claimyr now. I might give that a try if I run into issues after filing.
the hardest part isn't figuring out how much you'll get, it's actually getting washington esd to process your claim without delays. be prepared for potential issues and have backup plans for paying bills
That's what I'm worried about. I have some savings but not enough for months of delays.
Most claims go through fine, don't stress too much about it before you even file
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information in this thread. I'm in a similar situation and this has given me a much better understanding of what to expect.
Glad it helped! I've learned so much from everyone's responses.
That's what these forums are for. Good luck with your situation!
FINAL UPDATE: Talked to Washington ESD today (finally got through!) and they confirmed that I can apply for unemployment as long as I have medical clearance stating I'm able to work. Going to get that documentation from my doctor next week and then file my claim. Thanks everyone for the advice and encouragement!
That's great news! Hope everything goes smoothly for you.
Perfect example of why it's important to get official guidance for complex situations like this.
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The good news is that once the payment issue gets resolved, you should receive all the back payments you're owed. Washington ESD doesn't just skip weeks - they have to pay what's approved.
That's reassuring. I was worried I might lose those weeks somehow.
Nope, as long as you filed your weekly claims on time, you'll get paid for approved weeks.
Amara Okafor
anyone know if this is different for government employees? i work for the state and wondering if the same rules apply
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NeonNebula
•Same basic rules apply for state employees. Washington state employees pay into the UI system just like private sector workers.
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Amara Okafor
•good to know, thanks!
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CosmicCommander
This thread is super helpful! One more question - what if you worked multiple part-time jobs during the base period? Do all those wages get combined?
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Chloe Robinson
•Yes, all your covered wages from all employers during the base period get combined to determine if you meet the minimum requirements.
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CosmicCommander
•Perfect, that should put me well over the minimum then. Thanks everyone!
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