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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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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!
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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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This thread is gold for anyone who's never filed before. Wish I had found something like this when I was first laid off years ago. Would have saved me a lot of stress and confusion!
Agreed! Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything.
That's what these forums are for - helping each other navigate this confusing system.
Actually, I had a similar experience with Claimyr when I couldn't get through to ESD about an adjudication issue. The regular phone lines were useless - kept getting disconnected after waiting for hours. Claimyr got me through to someone who could actually explain what was happening with my claim. Worth checking out if you hit any roadblocks.
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Also just FYI - unemployment benefits are taxable income so don't forget about that when tax time comes around. You can have taxes withheld from your weekly payments if you want.
Oh wow I didn't even think about taxes. Thanks for mentioning that.
Yeah it catches some people off guard. Better to plan for it upfront than get surprised later.
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I'm still confused about the base period calculation. If I file in March 2025, which quarters do they look at?
So they don't look at Q4 2024 even though it's more recent?
Right, because they need completed quarters. Q4 2024 would be the fifth quarter back, and they only use that if you don't qualify using the standard base period.
The whole system would be so much easier if they just had better customer service. Trying to get answers about benefit calculations is like pulling teeth.
That's why services like Claimyr exist. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person who can look at your specific situation instead of trying to figure it out from generic website information.
I might have to try that. I've been going in circles trying to understand my benefit calculation.
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Just remember that unemployment tax is just one of many payroll taxes you'll be dealing with as an employer. Factor in Social Security, Medicare, state income tax withholding, and workers comp when budgeting for labor costs.
For a small business, a payroll service can definitely be worth it. They handle all the tax calculations, filing, and compliance issues so you can focus on running your business.
Agreed. The peace of mind alone is worth the cost when you're just starting out.
Final tip: Washington ESD employers have to report new hires within 20 days. It's part of the child support enforcement program but it's required for all employers regardless of whether your employees have child support obligations.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel like I have a much better understanding of what I'm getting into.
Good luck with your new business! The tax stuff seems complicated at first but it becomes routine once you get the hang of it.
Alice Pierce
hang in there everyone. unemployment sucks but it's temporary. focus on the things you can control - job applications, keeping healthy routines, using available resources
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Natalia Stone
•Thanks for the encouragement. Some days I really need to hear that it's temporary.
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Esteban Tate
•This whole thread has been helpful. Nice to know I'm not alone in struggling with this.
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Ivanna St. Pierre
Update us when you find some good resources! This thread might help other people in similar situations.
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Natalia Stone
•Will do! Going to start by calling 211 and checking the WorkSource workshops. Really appreciate everyone's advice.
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Elin Robinson
•Good plan. Taking action always helps with the feeling of helplessness that comes with unemployment.
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