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- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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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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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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Filing for unemployment was the best decision I made after getting fired. Even though I was nervous about it, I got approved and it kept me afloat while job hunting. Don't let fear stop you from filing.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm definitely filing tomorrow.
Good! And remember to keep applying for jobs and documenting your job search. You'll need that for your weekly claims.
One more thing - if you do get approved, make sure you understand the job search requirements. You need to be actively looking for work and keeping records. Washington ESD can audit your job search log at any time.
How many jobs do I need to apply to each week?
It varies based on your local job market, but typically 3-5 job contacts per week. Check with WorkSource for specific requirements in your area.
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One thing that helped me was setting up notifications on my Washington ESD account so I'd know immediately if there were any updates or if they needed additional information from me.
How do you set that up? I want to make sure I don't miss anything important.
Log into your account and go to the notification preferences. You can get emails or texts when there are updates.
Bottom line - if everything goes smoothly, expect your first payment 3 weeks after filing. If there are complications, could be 6+ weeks. Keep filing weekly, keep job searching, and be patient. The system is slow but it usually works eventually.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. Sounds like 3-4 weeks is realistic if there are no issues.
Good luck! The waiting is the hardest part but hang in there.
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Just want to mention again that claimyr.com was super helpful for getting specific answers about partial benefits. The agent explained exactly how my earnings would affect my weekly benefit amount and answered all my questions. Way better than trying to figure it out from the website alone.
How quickly were you able to get through to someone? I've been on hold with Washington ESD for hours before.
Like 10-15 minutes tops. Definitely faster than calling the regular number. They handle all the callback stuff so you don't have to sit on hold.
The most important thing is that you keep filing those weekly claims! Even if some weeks you don't get any money because you earned too much, you need to maintain your claim. Missing weeks can really mess things up if your hours get cut later.
Got it! File every week no matter what. I'll set a reminder on my phone so I don't forget.
Smart idea with the phone reminder! I use Sunday evenings to file my claim and update my job search log. Having a routine helps.
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One more thing - if you're denied initially, don't give up! You can appeal and provide additional documentation. Sometimes the first reviewer doesn't have all the information they need.
Thanks for that reminder. I'll keep that in mind if things don't go smoothly.
The appeals process can be lengthy but it's worth it if you have a valid claim.
Madeline Blaze
For anyone wondering about taxes - Washington doesn't have state income tax but you'll still owe federal taxes on unemployment benefits. You can have them withhold 10% or pay quarterly.
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Chris King
•Good point, I definitely want to have them withhold taxes so I don't get hit with a big bill next year.
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Max Knight
•Yeah I learned that the hard way. Owed like $3000 because I didn't have anything withheld.
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Emma Swift
The benefit amount is one thing but actually getting approved and getting your first payment is a whole other nightmare. My claim has been in adjudication for 6 weeks.
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Emma Swift
•I've tried everything. Can't get through on the phone, online messages get generic responses. Starting to think I need to hire someone to call for me.
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Jayden Hill
•Actually that Claimyr service might be exactly what you need. They specialize in getting through to Washington ESD for adjudication issues and claim status problems.
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