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
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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!
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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Last mention of Claimyr since it came up a few times - if anyone else is struggling to reach Washington ESD, the service really does work. Especially useful when you have time-sensitive questions about your claim status or need to resolve adjudication issues quickly.
Thanks for mentioning this, I'm definitely going to check it out. Been trying to reach someone about my claim for weeks.
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I tried using Claimyr when I had questions about my benefit amount and it was worth every penny. Got connected to an actual person at Washington ESD who walked me through the whole calculation. Way better than trying to figure it out from their confusing website.
How much does Claimyr cost? I'm trying to watch my spending since I just lost my job.
It's really reasonable considering how much time and frustration it saves. Check out their website at claimyr.com for current pricing. For me it was totally worth it to get real answers instead of guessing.
Final tip - when you do get your first payment, it'll come on a debit card from Bank of America unless you set up direct deposit. The card has fees for certain transactions so definitely set up direct deposit to avoid those charges.
Good to know! I'll make sure to set up direct deposit when I file my claim. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
No problem! Filing for unemployment can be overwhelming but once you get through the initial process it's pretty straightforward. Good luck with your claim and your job search!
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Also be aware that Washington ESD might contact your former employer to verify the reason for your separation. This is normal and doesn't mean there's a problem with your claim, it's just part of their process.
Will my employer know I filed for unemployment?
Yes, they'll get notification from Washington ESD. It's completely normal and expected - employers pay into the unemployment system so they have a right to know when former employees file claims.
One last thing - if your claim gets denied for any reason, you can appeal within 30 days. Don't just give up if you get a denial letter, especially if you think it's wrong. The appeal process exists for a reason.
Hopefully I won't need to appeal but good to know the option exists. This whole thread has been super helpful, thank you everyone!
Good luck with your claim! The first time is always nerve-wracking but you'll get through it.
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Check with your mail carrier too. Sometimes they hold packages if your mailbox is too small or if there's a delivery issue.
That's a good point. I'll ask them tomorrow when they come by.
The card itself is pretty standard looking - blue with Way2Go branding and your name. Nothing fancy but it works fine for getting your unemployment payments.
Thanks everyone for all the info! I feel much better knowing what to look for now.
No problem! We've all been confused by this process at some point.
Connor Byrne
Whatever you do, don't try to hide it or make up stories. Washington ESD investigators deal with this stuff all day and they can spot lies immediately. Honesty is your best policy here.
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Carmen Diaz
•Definitely planning to be completely honest. I'm just scared about the financial impact.
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Yara Elias
Final update: I used Claimyr and actually got through to Washington ESD today! The agent was understanding about it being an honest mistake. I have to pay back $1,847 in benefits plus a $369 penalty, but they're letting me do a payment plan. No criminal charges or anything. Thanks everyone for the advice and for not making me feel like a complete criminal.
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Dylan Mitchell
•way better than what I had to deal with. glad you got it sorted
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Ava Martinez
•See? Told you it wouldn't be the end of the world. Now you know for next time!
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