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
For what it's worth, Washington's unemployment benefits are actually pretty decent compared to other states. The maximum of $999 per week is higher than most places.
That's reassuring. I was worried it would be barely enough to live on.
Yeah but most people don't get the maximum. It depends on your previous earnings.
Has anyone had issues with Washington ESD not having all their wage information? My previous employer went out of business and I'm worried they didn't report my wages properly.
Good to know. I kept all my pay stubs just in case.
This is another situation where being able to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD would be helpful. I'd definitely recommend trying Claimyr if you need to discuss wage issues with an agent.
Join the conversation
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.
Join the conversation
I think the confusion comes from some of the federal programs during COVID that had different rules. Regular state unemployment benefits have always been available multiple times as long as you meet eligibility.
That makes sense. There were so many different programs during that time.
Yeah PUA and all those programs are gone now. Just regular UI benefits with the same rules as before.
Bottom line - no limit on how many times you can collect unemployment in Washington. Just need to meet the eligibility requirements each time. Your friend was definitely wrong about the lifetime limit thing.
Thanks everyone! This thread really put my mind at ease. I'll file my claim tomorrow.
Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
Join the conversation
For anyone still struggling to get information about their claim, I ended up using that Claimyr service and it was honestly a lifesaver. Finally got to speak with an actual person who could explain what was happening with my claim.
How much did it cost? I'm tempted but worried about the expense when I'm already not getting paid.
I'd rather not discuss the cost publicly, but for me it was worth it to get answers after weeks of uncertainty. You can check their website for current pricing.
Bottom line: expect 2-4 weeks for your first payment if everything goes smoothly, longer if there are complications. Keep filing those weekly claims and don't panic if it takes a little longer than expected. The system is slow but it usually works eventually.
This has been really helpful. I feel much better about the timeline now. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
Agreed, this thread has been super informative. Good luck to everyone still waiting for their benefits!
Sofia Morales
One last tip - save all your confirmation numbers and print out important documents from your Washington ESD account. Having records helps if there are any issues later.
0 coins
Luca Romano
•Great advice! I'll make sure to keep good records of everything.
0 coins
Sofia Morales
•It's saved me multiple times when I needed to reference something from my claim history.
0 coins
Dmitry Popov
The process might seem overwhelming at first, but thousands of people go through it successfully. Just take it one step at a time and don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it.
0 coins
Luca Romano
•This whole thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now!
0 coins
Nia Jackson
•That's what this community is for! Good luck with your claim and feel free to ask if you have more questions.
0 coins