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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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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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Has anyone tried reaching out to Washington ESD directly to ask about their specific situation? I've been trying to call for days but can never get through.
This is exactly why I ended up using Claimyr - I was spending hours every day trying to reach someone at Washington ESD with no luck. The service connected me to an agent in minutes.
Might have to look into that if I can't get through soon. Getting frustrated with the endless busy signals.
Just wanted to add that even though benefits are limited to 26 weeks, you should keep filing your weekly claims until you're officially notified that your benefits are exhausted. Don't assume when your last week is.
Good point! I'll keep filing until I get an official notice. Better safe than sorry.
yes and make sure you're still doing your job search activities too, the requirements don't stop
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The whole calculation process would be so much easier if Washington ESD just had better customer service. Trying to get answers about benefit amounts is like pulling teeth. At least services like Claimyr exist to help people actually reach agents when they need clarification.
Seriously, their phone system is the worst. I've never been able to get through during normal business hours.
That's exactly why I wanted to understand the calculation myself first. Sounds like getting through to ask questions is nearly impossible.
For what it's worth, once you do get your determination letter with your official weekly benefit amount, that's usually pretty accurate. The problems seem to be more in the initial calculation and communication rather than the final numbers being wrong.
That's reassuring. I just want to make sure I'm not surprised by the amount when I get my determination.
Same here. I did the math ahead of time and my determination letter was within $10 of what I calculated, so the formula does work if you have the right earnings numbers.
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One thing that helped me was setting up direct deposit right away in my Washington ESD account. Saves time compared to waiting for paper checks, and you can track payment status online.
I'll definitely set that up when I create my account. Thanks for the tip!
If anyone's curious, there's also a Washington ESD mobile app that makes filing weekly claims easier. I do mine every Sunday morning while having coffee. Much more convenient than logging into the website each time.
I didn't know there was an app! I'll look for it in the app store.
Yeah, it's called 'Washington ESD' - pretty straightforward. Makes the whole process much simpler.
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Just remember that unemployment back pay is taxable income, so don't spend it all without setting some aside for taxes!
Good point. I learned this the hard way last year.
Thanks for the reminder! I'll definitely set aside money for taxes.
If anyone's still having trouble reaching Washington ESD about back pay questions, I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and finally got through. The agent was able to explain exactly when my back pay would be processed and what amount to expect.
I might try that if I don't see my back pay by next week. Thanks for the update!
The video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ shows exactly how it works if you want to check it out first.
Carmen Ortiz
Final thought - keep your employer relationship good even during layoffs. A positive reference from your seasonal employer can help if Washington ESD has questions about your work history.
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Ethan Davis
•That makes sense. My boss has always been straight with me about the seasonal nature of the work.
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Sofia Gomez
•Absolutely. Good employer relationships are gold in the construction industry, especially for seasonal workers.
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Ethan Davis
Thanks everyone for all the advice! This thread has been super helpful. Now I feel more confident about navigating the Washington ESD system for seasonal work. Going to start my job search activities this week and keep better records this time around.
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Yuki Tanaka
•Glad we could help! Feel free to post if you run into any issues with your claim.
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Carmen Ortiz
•Good luck with the winter season. It'll be spring before you know it!
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