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 :)
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Also remember that if you have any issues or questions after you apply, that Claimyr service people mentioned earlier can help you get through to Washington ESD agents when you need to. Their phone lines are impossible otherwise.
I'll keep that in mind in case I run into problems. Hopefully the application goes smoothly.
Hopefully! But it's good to know there are options if you need help reaching someone.
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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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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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Just to close the loop on contacting ESD if you need help - I tried calling for three weeks straight and never got through. Finally used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and got connected to an agent the same day. Sometimes you need extra help to navigate the system.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any problems. Hopefully my claim goes smoothly but it's good to know there are options.
Exactly, just nice to have a backup plan if the regular channels don't work out.
Good luck with your claim! Remember to file those weekly claims consistently and keep up with your job search. The system works if you follow the rules and stay on top of everything.
Thank you so much everyone! Going to file my initial claim first thing tomorrow morning. This community has been incredibly helpful.
You've got this! Feel free to come back if you have any other questions during the process.
Diego Vargas
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.
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Zainab Ibrahim
•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.
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Oliver Weber
•You'll both probably see payments Monday or Tuesday. Weekend processing is slower for most banks.
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NeonNinja
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!
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Diego Vargas
•Lucky! Still waiting for mine but hopefully it's coming soon too.
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Yara Khalil
•Thanks for the update! Four business days is pretty typical for first-time payments.
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