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
Just file your claim and be honest about everything. The whole point of partial unemployment is to help people transition back to full-time work without losing their safety net. Washington ESD designed it this way on purpose.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much better about filing my claim now.
Good luck! You've got this. The system is there to help you get back on your feet.
Update us on how your claim goes! Always curious to hear success stories, and it might help other people in similar situations.
Will do! I'm going to file this weekend and hopefully get approved without any issues.
Rooting for you! The partial unemployment program is really a lifesaver for people between jobs.
Join the conversation
One more thing - if you're working part-time in a completely different field than your usual work, make sure you're still applying for jobs in your regular field too. Washington ESD wants to see you're actively seeking work similar to your previous employment, not just taking any part-time gig.
Yes, absolutely. The part-time work is fine but your job search should focus on finding suitable full-time employment in your field.
This is important. I know someone who got questioned during an eligibility review because all their job applications were for minimum wage jobs when they had management experience.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed responses! This has been super helpful. Sounds like the main points are: report everything honestly, keep good records, continue job searching, and don't be afraid to work part-time while collecting. I feel much more confident about moving forward now.
Good luck with the delivery driving! It's actually not a bad way to stay busy and earn some extra money while job hunting.
Thanks! I'm going to start next week and just be super careful about tracking and reporting everything.
Join the conversation
Just file it! Stop overthinking. I stressed about timing for days and it turns out it doesn't matter as much as I thought. The system is designed to handle normal situations. If there are issues they'll contact you.
You're right, I'm probably making this more complicated than it needs to be. Going to file tonight.
That's the right attitude. Most claims process without any major issues if you're honest and provide accurate information.
Remember to save confirmation numbers and print/screenshot everything important. Washington ESD's system sometimes has glitches and having records of what you submitted and when can save you headaches later if questions come up.
Good advice. I'll make sure to document everything as I go through the process.
Join the conversation
Last thing I'll add - if you need to verify your payment status or have any issues, calling Washington ESD directly is nearly impossible. I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked great. Got connected to an agent who could see my payment history and explain the timing.
Thanks for the follow-up on that. Sounds like it might be worth trying if I run into any issues.
Yeah, definitely beats spending all day on hold. The demo video they have explains exactly how it works too.
Just to close the loop on the original question - you should definitely see your payment by Thursday at the latest if you filed Sunday. If you don't see it by Friday, then there's probably an issue that needs to be resolved.
Perfect, that gives me a clear timeline to work with. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
No problem! The waiting is always stressful the first few times but you'll get used to the rhythm.
Omar Fawaz
Bottom line - if you're a W-2 employee and you lost work through no fault of your own, you should qualify for unemployment benefits. The process might take a while but don't let that discourage you from filing.
0 coins
Ava Martinez
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'm going to file this weekend and see what happens.
0 coins
Connor Murphy
•Good luck! And remember, if you run into issues getting through to Washington ESD, Claimyr can really help speed up the process of reaching an agent.
0 coins
Chloe Anderson
One last tip - if your claim gets approved, your weekly benefit amount will be based on your highest earning quarter in the past year. So if you had a really good quarter, that'll help your benefit calculation.
0 coins
Ava Martinez
•That's good to know. I had one quarter where I was working with three different clients so hopefully that helps.
0 coins
Chloe Anderson
•Exactly! Washington ESD uses your best quarter to calculate benefits, so those higher earning periods really matter.
0 coins