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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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One last thing - when you file, pay attention to any messages or alerts in your account. Sometimes Washington ESD will ask for additional information and you need to respond quickly or your payments might stop.
Will do! I'll make sure to check for messages every time I log in.
Yeah I missed a message once and it took weeks to get my payments restarted
Overall the weekly filing process is pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it. Just stick to the Sunday-Tuesday schedule and answer all questions honestly. You'll be fine!
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing this Sunday.
Good luck with your first weekly claim! Hope everything goes smoothly for you.
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For anyone still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD by phone, I second the recommendation for Claimyr. It's been a lifesaver for getting answers about benefit duration and other questions. Way better than spending hours on hold.
It's definitely worth it compared to the time you'd spend calling repeatedly. Plus when you're unemployed, your time is valuable for job searching.
I was skeptical at first but it really does work. Got connected to an agent in less than an hour when I'd been trying for days on my own.
Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum for regular Washington unemployment benefits. Use them wisely and keep looking for work. The time goes faster than you think!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This thread has really clarified things for me.
Good luck with your job search! Hope you find something before your benefits run out.
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If you need to talk to Washington ESD about tax-related issues with your unemployment benefits, I had good luck using Claimyr to get through. Much faster than trying to call on your own, especially during tax season when everyone's calling with questions.
I might have to try that. I still have some questions about my 1099-G form that I haven't been able to get answered.
It's worth it if you need specific answers about your account. They connect you directly with Washington ESD agents who can look up your records.
Bottom line: unemployment withholding is just an estimate. Whether you get a refund or owe more depends on your total tax situation for the year. Washington ESD can't predict that, so they just offer a standard withholding option.
Thanks everyone for explaining this. I understand now that I'll just need to pay the additional amount I owe and maybe plan better for next time.
You're welcome! It's a common confusion. Consider speaking with a tax professional if you expect to be on unemployment again - they can help you plan the withholding better.
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Quick addition - some credit card companies will let you skip payments entirely for a few months during unemployment hardship. It's not ideal because interest still accrues, but it can buy you breathing room while you figure things out.
That could be really helpful short-term. I'll ask about that option when I call.
Just make sure you understand the terms completely. Some companies are more generous than others with their hardship programs.
Actually got another update from my Washington ESD call - the agent mentioned that if your benefits get extended or if you qualify for additional programs, it can help with creditor negotiations too. Having a longer timeline of expected income helps when asking for extended hardship terms. Really glad I used Claimyr to get that information instead of guessing about my benefit status.
That makes total sense. The more information you have about your situation, the better you can plan. I'm definitely going to look into getting through to Washington ESD properly.
This is exactly why I tell people to stay on top of their unemployment claim status. The more you know, the better decisions you can make about everything else.
Anastasia Popova
Also be prepared for some paperwork and possible delays. The system is better than it was during COVID but it's still not perfect. Having patience and keeping good records will serve you well.
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Yara Sabbagh
•What kind of records should I be keeping?
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Anastasia Popova
•Keep copies of everything - your application, weekly claims, job search activities, any correspondence with ESD, pay stubs from your last job, etc.
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Sean Flanagan
Good luck with your application! Unemployment benefits really are a lifesaver when you need them. Just remember to stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements and you should be fine.
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Yara Sabbagh
•Thank you everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel so much more confident about applying now.
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Keisha Johnson
•We've all been there. Don't hesitate to come back if you have more questions as you go through the process.
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