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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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If anyone needs help getting through to Washington ESD customer service, I second the Claimyr recommendation. Used it last week when I had a question about my claim status and it saved so much time. Check out claimyr.com if you're tired of busy signals.
Seems like a lot of people have had success with that service. Good to know there's an option.
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usually pending from earnings clears up automatically, no action needed on your part
That's reassuring, I was worried I needed to do something I wasn't aware of.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! Sounds like I just need to be patient since I reported earnings. I'll give it another week and if it's still pending, I'll look into that Claimyr service to get some official answers from Washington ESD.
Good plan! Most earnings-related pending issues resolve on their own within that timeframe.
Smart approach. Hope it clears up soon for you!
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I keep seeing people mention Claimyr - is it legit? I'm always skeptical of services that charge you to deal with government agencies.
It's definitely legit. They don't handle your claim for you, they just help you get through to the right person at Washington ESD. Check out their demo video to see exactly what they do.
Thanks, I'll watch the video. Getting through to ESD has been impossible lately.
Bottom line: if you're taking maternity leave, apply for PFML not unemployment. If you're laid off while pregnant but still able to work, apply for unemployment. If you're not sure which applies to your situation, talk to someone at Washington ESD who can review your specific case.
Perfect summary! I'm feeling much more confident about my options now. Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice.
You're welcome! Congrats on the upcoming baby and good luck with whichever program you end up using.
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Community volunteering often increases during high unemployment periods. People have time and want to feel useful. It's one positive side effect, though obviously not worth the overall pain.
That's a good point. Maybe I should look into volunteering while I'm job searching. Keep skills sharp and help others.
thanks everyone for the insights. really helps to understand the bigger picture of what's happening. gonna check out some of these resources mentioned and maybe try that claimyr thing if i can't get through to washington esd this week
Good luck! Understanding these broader effects can help with the mental health aspect too - knowing it's not just personal failure but systemic issues.
Agreed. This discussion has been really helpful for putting my own situation in context.
Rita Jacobs
I'm curious - does the disqualification week count toward your total benefit weeks? Like if you're eligible for 26 weeks of benefits, does the disqualification week make it effectively 25 weeks of payments?
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Marilyn Dixon
•No, the disqualification week doesn't reduce your total benefit entitlement. You still get your full 26 weeks of payable benefits, just starting one week later than you would have otherwise.
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Rita Jacobs
•That's a relief. At least they don't penalize you twice for the same issue.
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Sadie Benitez
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much better understanding what the disqualification week means. I'm going to submit my layoff paperwork to Washington ESD and keep filing my weekly claims. Hopefully everything goes smoothly from here.
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Drew Hathaway
•Good plan! Keep us updated on how it goes. And remember that one disqualification week is pretty minor in the grand scheme of things.
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Isabel Vega
•If you run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD, remember that Claimyr option. Sometimes talking to an actual person can clear up confusion quickly.
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