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
If I could give 10 stars I would
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!
Ask the community...
- 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 :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
The benefit amount might seem low compared to your regular salary, but remember it's tax-free at the state level in Washington. Plus you'll save on commuting costs, work clothes, and other job-related expenses while you're looking for work.
Actually unemployment IS taxable for federal taxes. You'll get a 1099-G at the end of the year and need to report it on your tax return.
You're right, I misspoke. It's not subject to Washington state taxes since we don't have income tax, but it is federally taxable. Thanks for the correction.
If you're still confused about the calculation after reading all this, seriously consider using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. I was going in circles trying to understand my benefit amount and a 10-minute call with an ESD agent cleared everything up.
Yeah, it's worth the peace of mind to talk to someone who can look at your specific wage history and give you an exact number instead of trying to guess.
I was in a similar situation last month and called ESD directly using their callback system. It took about 2 hours to get through, but the agent walked me through the entire calculation step by step. They also helped me understand the dependency allowances and tax withholding options. Sometimes the official route works if you're patient enough!
Join the conversation
Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I'll definitely be reporting all my Instacart earnings each week when I do my UI claim. Better safe than sorry, especially after hearing about that overpayment nightmare. I appreciate all the advice!
Smart move asking this question upfront! I've been doing gig work (Uber Eats) while on UI for a few months now and learned this the hard way. Definitely report everything - gross earnings and hours worked. One tip that's helped me: I created a simple spreadsheet to track my daily earnings and hours from each platform, then I just add it up when filing my weekly claim. Makes it much easier than trying to remember or dig through payment emails later. Also, keep screenshots of your earnings summaries from Instacart's app as backup documentation in case ESD ever asks for proof. Good luck with the deliveries!
That's such a great tip about the spreadsheet! I'm definitely going to set something like that up. Do you happen to know if there's a specific format ESD prefers for documentation, or are screenshots from the app usually sufficient? I want to make sure I'm keeping the right records in case they ever need to verify anything.
Join the conversation
This whole thread is incredibly helpful! I'm currently on unemployment and didn't realize how strict the system is about maintaining continuous weekly claims. The fact that skipping just one week can suspend your entire claim is honestly scary - they really should make this clearer in their instructions. I'm saving this post because I feel like everyone on unemployment benefits should know this information. It's also great to see people sharing specific resources like that Claimyr service for actually getting through to ESD. Thanks to everyone who contributed their experiences here!
Absolutely agree! I just started my unemployment claim last month and had no idea about any of these rules. The paperwork they give you really doesn't explain how critical it is to file every single week, even if you won't get benefits. This thread has been eye-opening - I'm definitely going to be extra careful about reporting everything correctly now. It's really unfortunate that the system is so unforgiving, especially when people are already dealing with financial stress. But at least we have communities like this where people share real experiences and actually helpful resources!
Wow, this thread has been incredibly educational! I'm currently on unemployment and honestly had no idea that skipping even one weekly claim could cause such major issues. The fact that your claim automatically becomes inactive after missing two weeks is something I definitely wasn't aware of from the ESD materials they sent me. It's really concerning how easy it would be to accidentally mess up your entire claim just by trying to "simplify" things when you have other income for a week. Thank you so much for following up with the official ESD response - that kind of real information from the source is invaluable. I'm bookmarking this thread and will definitely be extra careful to file every single week going forward, even if I don't expect to receive benefits. It's unfortunate that the system is so strict, but at least now I know what to expect!
Join the conversation
You can still change your payment method even after your claims show PAID status. Log in to eServices, go to Settings > Payment Method, and update it to direct deposit with your bank information. If you do this within 24 hours of the PAID status appearing, there's a good chance the payment will go to your bank account instead of the card. However, if it's been more than a day, the payment may already be processing to the card. In that case, once you receive the card, you can transfer the funds to your bank account through the card's online portal.
THANK YOU! Just changed it to direct deposit and triple-checked all my bank info is correct. Crossing my fingers it's not too late and the payment goes to my bank account. What a mess.
Butch Sledgehammer
Also remember that even if you don't qualify for regular unemployment, there might be other assistance programs you qualify for while you're job searching.
0 coins
Landon Morgan
•I'll look into those too. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
0 coins
Javier Torres
I went through the exact same situation last year! The insufficient wage credits issue is so common, especially for restaurant workers. Here's what helped me: First, request your detailed wage record from Washington ESD to see exactly what earnings they have on file. Then gather ALL your pay stubs and W-2s from the base period they're looking at. I discovered my employer had underreported some of my wages, and once I provided documentation, I qualified. Also definitely ask about the alternate base period option - it uses more recent quarters which might include more of your restaurant earnings. Don't give up, there are definitely options to explore!
0 coins