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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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The waiting is the worst part. I was in adjudication for 7 weeks and it felt like forever. Try to stay positive and keep filing those weekly claims. Most people do eventually get their claims approved and receive all their back pay.
Thanks for the encouragement. It's hard to stay positive when bills are piling up but I'll keep trying.
I totally understand. Look into local food banks and assistance programs while you're waiting. There's no shame in getting help when you need it.
Just wanted to update - I tried the Claimyr service someone mentioned and it actually worked! Got connected to a Washington ESD agent in about 45 minutes. Found out my employer had contested my claim but nobody told me. Now I know what I need to do to resolve it. Thanks for the recommendation!
That's great news! I'm definitely going to try it. What did the agent tell you about the employer contest?
They said I need to provide more documentation about why I left my job. The employer claimed I was fired for misconduct but that's not true. At least now I know what I'm fighting and can gather the evidence I need.
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Just want to echo what others have said - with 18 months of work history and an involuntary separation, you should definitely qualify. The system is designed to help people in exactly your situation.
Thanks everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about moving forward with my claim now.
Good luck with your claim! The process can seem overwhelming at first but it's really not too bad once you get started.
One last thing - if you run into any issues or your claim gets denied for any reason, you have the right to appeal. Don't just give up if something goes wrong initially.
Good to know! Hopefully I won't need to appeal, but it's reassuring to know that option exists.
Appeals have pretty good success rates if you have legitimate grounds. The initial determination isn't always final.
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One more thing about Claimyr - they were super helpful when I had questions about a delayed payment during a holiday week. The rep explained exactly how holiday processing works and when to expect delayed payments. Sometimes having that direct contact with Washington ESD makes all the difference in understanding what's happening with your claim.
Might be worth it just for the peace of mind honestly. The unknown is the worst part of dealing with unemployment.
Exactly! And the video demo really shows you what to expect before you even use it. No surprises.
Thanks everyone for all the info! Sounds like Wednesday is the target date and I should plan my budget accordingly. Really helpful to know what's normal vs when to worry about delays.
Glad we could help. Having that predictable schedule makes unemployment a little less stressful to manage.
Feel free to come back if you have other questions about the process. This community is pretty good about helping each other out.
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I wish Washington ESD would at least send out notifications explaining this stuff. I had to piece together information from multiple sources to understand how the system works.
True, but they could be more proactive about communicating changes and explaining how benefits work.
That's why services like Claimyr are helpful - you can actually talk to someone who can explain things clearly instead of trying to decode the website.
Bottom line: if you're already on a claim, your weekly benefit won't increase until you potentially file a new claim after your benefit year ends. The annual increases only apply to new claims filed after the effective date.
Got it. Not what I wanted to hear but at least I understand the system now. Thanks everyone.
Hope you find work soon and won't need to worry about benefit amounts much longer!
Bruno Simmons
One last tip: if you had any other income in the weeks before filing (like vacation pay or severance), make sure to report it accurately. Errors there can cause delays and overpayment issues later.
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Zadie Patel
•I did get a small severance payout, I'll make sure to report that correctly
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Aileen Rodriguez
•Yeah overpayment notices are a nightmare to deal with later
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Zane Gray
Hope everything works out for you OP. The waiting is the hardest part but hang in there. File today and keep up with the weekly claims.
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Zadie Patel
•Thanks everyone for all the advice and support. Really helps to know I'm not alone in this.
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Maggie Martinez
•You got this! We've all been there
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