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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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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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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!
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I used Claimyr when I was dealing with a complex quit situation and needed to speak with someone at Washington ESD. Being able to actually talk through the specifics with an agent was really helpful for understanding how to present my case.
That does sound helpful. Did they give you specific advice about documentation?
Yeah, the agent walked me through exactly what kind of evidence would strengthen my case. It made a big difference in how I approached the application.
Bottom line - you CAN get unemployment if you quit, but you need to prove you had good cause. Your hour reduction and hostile work environment could qualify, but document everything and be prepared for a potentially long process.
Good luck! Keep us posted on how it goes.
Hope it works out for you. Nobody should have to deal with a hostile work environment.
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One more plug for Claimyr - I used it when my claim was stuck and found out there was a simple issue with my work search log format that was holding everything up. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to get answers.
At this point I'm definitely considering it. The peace of mind of knowing what's going on might be worth it.
That's exactly how I felt. Sometimes the unknown is worse than bad news because at least with bad news you know what you're dealing with.
Bottom line - 2-3 weeks is normal for straightforward cases, but don't panic if it takes a bit longer. Keep filing your weekly claims, keep job searching, and if you hit the 3-week mark without any communication, then it's time to be more proactive about getting answers.
You're welcome! Hope everything works out smoothly for you. Keep us posted on how it goes.
Good luck! The waiting is definitely the hardest part but you're doing everything right.
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Has anyone had their benefits extended beyond 26 weeks recently? I keep hearing different things about whether extensions are still available.
I don't think Washington has triggered EB recently. The unemployment rate would need to be significantly higher than normal.
Best to plan for just the 26 weeks and not count on any extensions being available.
Just want to echo what others said about Claimyr - used them twice now when I needed to talk to Washington ESD about benefit duration questions. Way easier than the regular phone system. Check out their demo video if you're curious how it works.
I'm always skeptical of these third-party services but if multiple people are recommending it...
I was skeptical too but it actually worked. They don't do anything shady, just help you get through to talk to real Washington ESD staff.
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The whole situation is just proof that the system is broken. People need unemployment to survive, but then they take half of it away. Makes no sense.
I understand the frustration, but child support is a legal obligation. The child's needs don't stop just because the parent lost their job.
I get that, but there should be some kind of minimum amount they have to leave for basic survival.
OP, definitely try to get in touch with someone at Washington ESD to understand exactly how this will affect your specific situation. Every case is a little different, and you want to know exactly what to expect before the garnishment starts.
I'll try calling again tomorrow morning. Maybe I'll have better luck early in the day.
Good luck! And remember, even if the garnishment is unavoidable, at least you'll still have some income while you look for work.
Adrian Hughes
Washington ESD is definitely who you want. They handle initial claims, weekly certifications, appeals, overpayment issues - basically everything unemployment related in this state.
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Molly Chambers
•Comprehensive answer right there. Washington ESD is your one-stop shop for unemployment in Washington state.
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Ian Armstrong
•And if you need to reach them by phone, definitely consider using Claimyr since their regular phone lines are always swamped.
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Eli Butler
Just want to confirm what others have said - Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) is 100% the entity that provides unemployment insurance benefits in Washington state. No other agency or entity handles this.
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Noah Torres
•Perfect, that's exactly the confirmation I was looking for. Washington ESD it is!
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Marcus Patterson
•Yep, now you know exactly where to direct all your unemployment-related questions and issues.
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