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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.
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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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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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Update us when you hear back from Washington ESD! I'm curious how LLC cases are being handled lately.
Will do! Filing my claim tomorrow morning. Wish me luck!
Good luck! Remember to keep filing your weekly claims even during adjudication.
Pro tip: when you file, be very clear in your application that you were a W-2 employee of your own LLC, not a contractor or owner drawing distributions. Use the exact language they expect to see.
Good advice! I'll make sure to emphasize the employee aspect when I file.
Also mention that you paid unemployment taxes on your wages. That's key evidence of your employee status.
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Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what. I know someone who stopped filing while waiting for approval and it messed up their whole claim when it finally went through.
Definitely will keep filing. That would be a nightmare to mess it up after all this waiting.
Yes, this is critical. Missing weekly claims can disqualify you for those weeks even if your initial claim is approved.
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International comparisons are interesting too. Most developed countries have similar 'able and available' requirements for unemployment benefits, though implementation varies. The strict definitions aren't unique to Washington or the US.
Really? I assumed European countries were more generous with unemployment benefits.
Many are more generous in terms of duration and amount, but most still require active job search and availability for work. The core definitions are pretty universal.
At the end of the day, if you disagree with Washington ESD's determination about your eligibility, you have the right to appeal. The strict definitions exist for good reasons, but they're not supposed to be applied inflexibly without considering individual circumstances.
Good luck! And if you have trouble reaching them, maybe try that Claimyr service others mentioned.
Keep us posted on how your appeal goes!
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Last thought on this - if you're really struggling to get answers from Washington ESD directly, services like Claimyr can be a lifesaver. Sometimes paying for help is worth it when the free option doesn't actually work.
I hate that we have to pay extra just to access services we're already entitled to, but you're probably right that it's sometimes necessary.
Bottom line is the whole system needs reform but that's not happening anytime soon. In the meantime we just have to work within the broken system we have.
Sad but true. At least this thread helped me understand that it's not just me experiencing these issues.
These discussions are actually really valuable for people going through the process. Knowing what to expect helps manage frustration.
Sergio Neal
automation is the future whether we like it or not. at least washington state has decent unemployment benefits compared to other states. take advantage of the time to figure out your next move
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Maggie Martinez
•True, could be worse. Trying to stay positive about it being an opportunity for change.
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Savanna Franklin
Filed for Washington ESD benefits when my factory job got automated last year. Super straightforward process, got approved in about 2 weeks. The hardest part was actually getting through on their phone line when I had questions, but that's a whole different issue. Good luck with your claim!
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Maggie Martinez
•Thanks for sharing your experience! Makes me feel more confident about filing.
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Lia Quinn
•That phone line issue is exactly why I recommend Claimyr - saves so much hassle when you need to actually talk to someone at ESD.
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