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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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Just to follow up on the Claimyr thing - I used it again this week to ask about my job search log requirements and it was super helpful. The agent walked me through exactly what documentation I need to keep. Sometimes it's worth it to actually talk to someone instead of guessing from the website.
That's actually really useful. I've been stressed about whether I'm doing the job search requirements correctly.
Same here. The paperwork isn't super clear about all the details.
One last thing - make sure you report any income from side gigs or part-time work when you file your weekly claims. Washington ESD will find out eventually and you don't want an overpayment situation.
I don't have any other income right now but I'll definitely report it if I pick up any freelance work. Thanks for the reminder.
Yeah they cross-reference with tax records and employers. Better to be upfront about everything.
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One last thing - make sure you understand the difference between your weekly benefit amount and your maximum benefit amount. The 26 weeks is the time limit, but there's also a dollar limit based on your work history.
So I could potentially run out of money before I run out of weeks?
It's possible, but usually the 26 weeks runs out first. Washington ESD calculates it so most people can collect for the full 26 weeks.
Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum, file every week, do your job searches, and have a backup plan. That's basically the Washington ESD unemployment system in a nutshell.
Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
Good luck with your job search! Hope you find something great before the 26 weeks are up.
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For what it's worth, I think you'll be fine since your most recent job ended involuntarily. The voluntary quit from months ago might come up during adjudication but probably won't be a deal breaker.
Thanks for the reassurance. I'll just have to wait and see what happens during the review process.
Adjudication can take a while but usually works out if you're honest about everything.
btw if anyone else is dealing with washington esd phone issues, that claimyr thing actually works. got through in like 20 minutes instead of trying for days
Good to know there are options for when I need to talk to someone directly.
The phone situation with Washington ESD is ridiculous. Any service that can help with that is worth it.
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Just wanted to update - my claim was approved exactly 19 days after I filed! Payment showed up in my account 2 days later. So there's hope for everyone still waiting.
Congrats! How much was your weekly benefit amount if you don't mind sharing?
It was about 60% of what I was making weekly at my job, which is what I expected based on the calculator on Washington ESD's website.
For anyone still struggling to get through to Washington ESD by phone, I also had success with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Worth trying if you really need to speak with an agent about your claim.
Okay, multiple people have mentioned this now so it must actually work. I might give it a try.
Yeah I'm convinced at this point. If my claim doesn't process in the next week I'll probably try it too.
Owen Devar
Based on everything I've read here, it sounds like your timeline is totally normal. Retail layoffs are pretty common and Washington ESD knows how to process them efficiently. You should hear something soon.
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Kylo Ren
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful responses. I feel much more informed and less anxious about the wait now.
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Daniel Rivera
Good luck with your claim! The uncertainty is stressful but it sounds like you're doing everything right with filing weekly and staying on top of it.
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Kylo Ren
•I really appreciate all the support and advice from everyone here. This community is great!
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