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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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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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- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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One more tip - make sure your direct deposit information is correct in your Washington ESD account. I had the wrong routing number for the first month and my payments kept getting rejected. Had to wait for paper checks which took forever to arrive.
Good point, I'll double check that right now. How long do direct deposits usually take to hit your account?
Usually 1-2 business days after you file your weekly claim, assuming there are no issues with your claim.
For anyone still struggling to get through to Washington ESD about benefit amounts or any other questions, I had good luck with that claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Got connected to an actual person who could look at my account and explain exactly how my weekly amount was calculated. Way better than trying to figure it out from the confusing letters they send.
I might try that if I don't get my monetary determination letter soon. Thanks for the recommendation.
Yeah I've heard good things about services like that. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get clear answers.
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Just want to follow up on my earlier comment about Claimyr - I ended up using their service again this week to get clarification on some other tax questions with Washington ESD. Still works great for getting through to an actual person when you need to talk to someone.
I actually tried them after your recommendation and they got me through to Washington ESD the same day. Finally got my tax withholding sorted out.
Awesome! Yeah, it's such a relief to actually talk to someone instead of getting stuck in phone loops.
This whole discussion has been eye-opening. I'm starting unemployment benefits next week and I definitely would not have known about the tax withholding option. Thanks everyone!
You're welcome! I'm glad my question helped other people too. That's why I love these forums.
For sure. Way better than trying to figure this stuff out on your own.
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One more thing - make sure you understand the difference between being fired and being laid off when it comes to unemployment eligibility. Both your employer's reporting and your own understanding matter for your claim.
How does that affect eligibility?
Being laid off due to lack of work usually means automatic eligibility. Being fired for misconduct can disqualify you. Washington ESD investigates the reason for separation.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel like I understand the Washington unemployment system much better now. Good to know I'm covered without having to pay extra taxes.
You're welcome! The system can be confusing but it's good that you asked. Better to understand it before you need it.
Definitely keep that Claimyr info handy just in case. Washington ESD can be really hard to reach when you actually need them.
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Remember to file your claim as soon as possible after your last day of work. There's no waiting period in Washington but you want to get the process started right away to avoid any delays in payments.
Perfect timing then since I'm getting the paperwork ready before my layoff date
Smart move! Being prepared makes all the difference with Washington ESD
Norah Quay
The benefit amount you receive will be roughly half of your average weekly wage, up to the maximum weekly benefit amount. For 2025, I think the maximum is around $999 per week, but most people get less than that. You can see an estimate when you file your claim.
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Abigail Spencer
•That would actually help a lot with my rent and basic expenses. Hopefully the process goes smoothly.
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Leo McDonald
Good luck with your claim! The first time filing can seem overwhelming but it's really not that complicated once you get started. Just take it step by step and don't hesitate to ask questions if you get stuck. This community is pretty helpful for Washington ESD issues.
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Abigail Spencer
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting the process now. I'm going to file my claim today and will probably be back with more questions once I get into the weekly filing routine.
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Logan Chiang
•You've got this! Feel free to post again if you run into any issues. We've all been through the process and are happy to help.
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