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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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UPDATE: That Claimyr service actually worked! Got through to someone at ESD and found out my claim was just in normal processing, should be approved within the next few days. Finally some peace of mind.
That's awesome! I'm definitely going to try Claimyr if I don't hear something soon. Thanks for the update!
Glad it worked out for you! That's exactly the kind of situation where having direct contact with an ESD agent makes all the difference.
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The Washington ESD website has a benefits calculator where you can estimate how much you'll get per week and for how many weeks. It's not 100% accurate but gives you a ballpark idea of what to expect.
Thanks! I'll check that out. Having an estimate would help me budget better while I'm job searching.
The calculator is pretty close to accurate in my experience. Just remember the weekly amount is before taxes if you choose to have them withheld.
Keep in mind that if you exhaust your regular UI benefits and still can't find work, there might be other training programs or assistance available through WorkSource. It's worth looking into before your benefits run out.
That's good to know. Are those programs free or do you have to pay for training?
Many of the WorkSource programs are free or low-cost, especially if they're funded by federal workforce development grants. Worth checking out their website or visiting a local office.
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Based on what you've described - 8 months full-time at $18/hour - you should definitely qualify. You're well over the hour requirement and your wages should easily meet the minimums.
Thanks for the reassurance. I feel much better about my situation now.
No problem. Just make sure to file as soon as possible if you do get laid off. Benefits don't start until you file your claim.
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Quick question - does overtime pay count toward the benefit calculation? I had a lot of OT in my highest quarter.
Yes, overtime counts. It's all part of your gross wages for that quarter. So if you had a high-OT quarter, that would actually help your benefit calculation.
Perfect, that should bump up my weekly amount then.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Sounds like I should expect somewhere in the $600-700 range per week based on my salary. I'll file this week and see what happens. Fingers crossed I don't need to call Washington ESD for anything, but good to know about that Claimyr service if I do.
Good luck with your claim! The process is usually pretty smooth if you have straightforward employment history like yours.
Hope it goes smoothly for you. The online filing system is pretty intuitive these days.
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If you end up needing to call Washington ESD for any reason and can't get through the normal way, I had success with Claimyr too. It's worth checking out their site at claimyr.com if you run into phone issues. Sometimes you really need to talk to an actual person and their regular phone system is just impossible.
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Amara Oluwaseyi
•Multiple people have mentioned Claimyr now so it must work pretty well. I'll keep that in mind if I need to call them. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
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NebulaNinja
Good luck with your claim! The 26 weeks should give you enough time to find something decent if you stay active in your job search. Don't get discouraged if the first few weeks are slow - sometimes it takes time for the right opportunity to come up.
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Amara Oluwaseyi
•Thanks! I'm trying to stay optimistic. It helps knowing I have some financial cushion while I look for the right fit.
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