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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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Had to use Claimyr myself last month when I couldn't get through to ask about my base period calculation. The regular phone system is just broken at this point. At least claimyr.com got me connected to someone who could actually explain my specific earnings situation.
How long did it take them to get you through?
Like 20 minutes total including the time they spent on hold for me. Way better than the 3 hours I wasted trying to call myself.
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I'm definitely going to check out that service if I can't figure this out on my own. Thanks for mentioning it!
Anything that helps with Washington ESD phone issues is worth knowing about. Those call volumes are insane.
Bottom line: if you've been working steadily for 8 months and earning decent wages, you'll probably qualify. The exact calculations matter, but most people with regular jobs who work more than a few months end up qualifying.
That's reassuring to hear. I was getting worried I hadn't worked long enough.
Yeah, 8 months of steady work should definitely put you over the minimum requirements in most cases.
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Just to summarize for the OP: Work history + wages in base period, lost job through no fault of your own, able and available to work, actively job searching, and register with WorkSourceWA. File your application online at esd.wa.gov and they'll determine your eligibility. Don't stress too much about whether you qualify - let Washington ESD make that determination.
Perfect summary, thank you! I'm going to file my application this afternoon.
Good luck! The process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started.
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The only time my payment was really delayed was when there was a system update at Washington ESD. Took an extra 2 days that week but they sent notifications about it.
Good to know they communicate about system issues. I'll watch for those notifications.
i never got any notification about delays. maybe check your spam folder?
Bottom line: File Sunday, get paid Tuesday/Wednesday. It's been consistent for me over 6 months. Don't stress too much about the exact timing - it'll come.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This really helped calm my nerves about the payment schedule.
glad this thread helped! we've all been there with the first payment anxiety
Malik Robinson
One last thing - make sure you have a direct deposit set up or know how you want to receive payments. It's faster than waiting for checks in the mail.
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Amara Nwosu
•Good point, I'll make sure to have my bank info ready when I file.
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Isabella Silva
This whole thread should be bookmarked for anyone facing a layoff. Really comprehensive info here about the timing and process.
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Ravi Choudhury
•Definitely! Way more helpful than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website on your own.
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