Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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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!
Really made a difference
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.
An incredibly helpful service
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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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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- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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Final thought - if you run into any snags with your claim status or have questions that the online system can't answer, don't waste your time trying to call Washington ESD directly. I used Claimyr twice and both times got connected to helpful agents who resolved my issues quickly. Sometimes paying a small fee is worth avoiding the headache of their phone system.
I was skeptical about using a service like that but honestly after spending two full days trying to reach ESD myself, I wish I'd found Claimyr sooner.
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Don't get discouraged if your claim goes into adjudication. Mine took 3 weeks to resolve but everything worked out in the end. Just be patient and keep filing your weekly claims.
What exactly is adjudication? I keep seeing that term but don't really understand it.
It's when ESD needs to investigate something about your claim - could be your separation reason, work history, or other eligibility issues. They review everything and make a determination.
Bottom line - file as soon as you can, keep detailed records, actively look for work, and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. The system isn't perfect but it's there to help you get back on your feet.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more prepared to start this process now.
You're welcome! Feel free to ask if you run into any specific issues. This community is pretty good about helping each other out.
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I'm in the same boat - approved Friday and still waiting! At least I know I'm not the only one. Hopefully we both see our payments early this week.
Oh wow, exact same timeline! Yes, hopefully we both get our payments soon. It's oddly comforting to know someone else is in the same situation.
You'll both probably see payments Monday or Tuesday. Weekend processing is slower for most banks.
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my payment finally hit my account this morning! Took exactly 4 business days from when it showed 'issued' on the Washington ESD website. Thanks everyone for the advice and reassurance!
Lucky! Still waiting for mine but hopefully it's coming soon too.
Thanks for the update! Four business days is pretty typical for first-time payments.
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The good news is that Washington ESD has pretty decent online resources for employers. Their website has calculators and guides that can help you figure out your rates and requirements.
I'll check those out. Online resources are usually easier than trying to reach someone by phone.
Agreed, their employer portal is actually not bad once you get used to it.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about getting my unemployment taxes set up correctly now.
Good luck with your new business! The tax stuff is intimidating at first but you'll get the hang of it.
Yeah, and don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it. Better to get it right the first time.
Oscar O'Neil
Hope your back gets better and that whichever benefit you end up with works out well for you.
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Gabriel Freeman
•I appreciate that. Hopefully one way or another I'll have some income security while I figure out my health situation.
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Victoria Brown
Keep us updated on how it goes! Your situation is pretty common so your experience might help other people in similar circumstances.
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Gabriel Freeman
•Will do. I'll post an update once I get further into the process.
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