Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
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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!
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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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- 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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Don't forget to sign up for direct deposit right away. Paper checks take forever and can get lost in the mail. Electronic payments are much faster and more reliable.
Can I use any bank account or does it have to be checking?
Has to be checking or savings at a US bank. They can't deposit to prepaid cards or credit union share draft accounts in some cases.
Good luck with everything! The unemployment system in Washington isn't perfect but it does work once you get through the initial setup. Keep all your paperwork organized and stay on top of your weekly filings.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to file my claim today.
You've got this! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues during the process.
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My advice: file your weekly claims religiously, respond to any ESD requests immediately, and try not to stress too much about the timeline. Most people get their first payment within 2-3 weeks assuming no complications.
Thanks for the reassurance. I'll try to be patient and just focus on what I can control.
That's the right attitude. The money will come through, it's just a matter of waiting for the bureaucracy to work.
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Overall the system works but it's bureaucratic and slow. Just be patient, follow the rules, and keep detailed records of everything.
Thanks everyone, this has been really helpful. I'll file my claim today.
Good luck! Feel free to ask if you run into specific issues along the way.
Been on unemployment 3 times in my career and each time I learn something new about how confusing their rules are. But yeah, the basics are: file initial claim, file weekly claims, do job searches, report any work/earnings, be patient.
Seems like a lot to keep track of but I guess you get used to it.
You do. Just take it one week at a time and don't overthink it.
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Pro tip: if you do get through to someone at Washington ESD, make sure to get their direct extension or callback number. Some agents will give you their direct line for follow-up questions.
That's great advice! I never thought to ask for a direct number.
Not all agents can give direct numbers due to policy, but it's definitely worth asking if you have an ongoing issue that might require follow-up.
Just wanted to update - I tried the Claimyr service after reading about it here and it actually worked! Got connected to a Washington ESD agent who helped me understand why my claim was flagged for adjudication. Turns out there was a simple documentation issue I could resolve.
How long did it take them to get you connected?
About an hour from when I submitted the request to when they called me back with the agent on the line. So much better than spending all day redialing.
Angelina Farar
Hope your payment comes through soon! The waiting game is the worst part of the whole unemployment process. Once you get into the routine of filing weekly and receiving regular payments, it becomes much less stressful.
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Austin Leonard
•Thanks for all the encouragement everyone. This thread has been really helpful and made me feel a lot less alone in this process.
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Sebastián Stevens
•That's what this community is for! We've all been through the unemployment stress and it helps to share experiences.
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Bethany Groves
Keep us posted on when your payment comes through! Always interested to hear how long the processing actually takes for people since it can vary so much depending on individual circumstances.
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Austin Leonard
•Will do! Fingers crossed it shows up in the next day or two. I'll update the thread once I see the deposit.
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KingKongZilla
•Looking forward to hearing good news. These success updates help other people in similar situations know what to expect.
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