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- 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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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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Last piece of advice - don't wait if you think you qualify. Even if you're not 100% sure, it's better to apply and potentially get denied than to not apply at all. You can always appeal or ask questions later, but you can't get back those weeks if you wait too long to file.
You're welcome! Hope your claim goes smoothly.
And remember, if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD and can't get through their regular lines, that Claimyr service is there as an option. Sometimes you just need to speak with a real person to get things sorted out.
Good luck with your application! The first time is always nerve-wracking but it's really not that bad once you get through it. Most people get approved without any issues, especially for layoffs.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about applying now.
You've got this! Feel free to come back here if you run into any problems during the process.
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The whole system is designed to be confusing and frustrating. Half the time when you finally get someone on the phone at Washington ESD, they give you different answers than what's on the website. I've learned to get everything in writing whenever possible.
This is so true. I had three different representatives tell me three different things about my job search requirements.
That's why services like Claimyr are actually worth it sometimes. They know how to navigate the system and get you to the right person who can actually help.
Bottom line: if you think you might qualify, just apply. The worst they can say is no, and if you don't apply, you're definitely not getting benefits. The application process itself is free and you can always appeal if they deny you for reasons you disagree with.
Thanks everyone for all this information. I feel a lot more prepared now if I do need to file a claim.
Good luck! And remember, even if the process is frustrating, unemployment benefits are there for a reason. Don't let bureaucracy discourage you from getting help when you need it.
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My seasonal job at a summer camp ended in August and I got unemployment no problem. The key is being honest about everything and having your employment documentation ready. Don't overthink it.
That's reassuring. I think I'm ready to file my claim. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
Remember that if you have any issues with your claim getting stuck or need to talk to someone at Washington ESD, don't waste hours calling. That Claimyr thing actually works - saved me so much time and frustration when my seasonal unemployment got complicated.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into any problems. Hopefully everything goes smoothly but it's good to know there are options if I need help.
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update us after your hearing! always curious to hear how these things go for people
Will do! Hopefully I'll have good news to share.
Last piece of advice - if you have witnesses who can back up your story, they can usually participate in the hearing too. Just let the hearing office know ahead of time.
I didn't know that was an option! I might have a coworker who could help support my case.
Definitely worth asking about. Sometimes witness testimony can really strengthen your appeal.
NeonNebula
Good luck with your claim! Seasonal work is legitimate employment and you've earned those benefits. Don't let anyone make you feel bad about filing.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•Thank you! That's really encouraging to hear.
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Anastasia Kozlov
Final thought - if your claim does get approved, remember that unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can have taxes withheld automatically or handle it yourself at tax time.
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Sean Kelly
•Good reminder! I forgot about that my first year and got hit with a surprise tax bill.
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