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
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.
Join the conversation
Just wanted to thank everyone for the suggestions here. I was about to give up but reading these comments gave me some new options to try. Community support makes all the difference when dealing with these system failures.
Absolutely! At least we're not dealing with this alone. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.
This thread has been more helpful than anything I've found on the official Washington ESD website!
Final tip for everyone still struggling: if you do get through and get disconnected during your call, immediately call back and mention you were just disconnected. Sometimes they can expedite you back to the same agent or department.
Wish I'd known this earlier! Got disconnected twice after waiting hours and just gave up both times.
This actually worked for me last month - they put me right back through to the same agent.
Join the conversation
One more tip - if you worked in multiple states recently, you might need to file in a different state depending on where you earned the most wages. Washington ESD can help you figure out which state you should file in, but it's worth checking before you start the application.
I've only worked in Washington, so I should be good there.
Perfect, then Washington ESD is definitely the right place to file.
The whole process took me about 30 minutes to complete the initial application online. Just make sure you have all your employment info ready beforehand so you don't have to stop and look things up. The system times out if you take too long on one page.
Good to know about the timeout. I'll gather everything first before starting.
Yeah, I learned that the hard way. Had to start over because I was trying to find old W-2s while filling it out.
Join the conversation
Good luck with your application! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you get your first payment you'll feel so much better about the whole situation.
Thank you everyone! I feel much more prepared now. Going to gather all my info and apply tomorrow morning.
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.
0 coins
Fatima Al-Farsi
•Thank you! That's really encouraging to hear.
0 coins
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.
0 coins
Sean Kelly
•Good reminder! I forgot about that my first year and got hit with a surprise tax bill.
0 coins