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
If you end up needing to speak with someone at Washington ESD about your specific pregnancy situation, I've heard good things about that Claimyr service too. They helped my sister get through when she was having issues with her claim.
Multiple people have mentioned that now. Might be worth looking into if I run into any snags.
Yeah, my sister said it was a lifesaver when she couldn't get through the regular phone lines.
Join the conversation
I got temporarily disqualified because I couldn't prove I was looking for work during a week when I was out of town. Had to provide documentation showing I was still job searching even while traveling. Pain in the neck but they eventually approved me again.
About 3 weeks to get it sorted out. Would have been faster if I could have talked to someone directly instead of just submitting documents online.
That's another situation where claimyr.com would have been helpful - getting you directly to someone who could review your documentation faster.
Bottom line - most people who follow the rules and are honest get approved. The disqualification stories you hear are usually people who made mistakes or didn't understand the requirements. File your claim and don't stress too much about it.
Good luck! Hope everything works out for you.
Let us know how it goes! Always helpful to hear about other people's experiences.
Join the conversation
Just want to add that if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD to ask questions about this stuff, I had success with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Really helped me get through to an actual person.
How much does that cost though?
I'd rather pay a little to actually talk to someone than waste weeks trying to get through on my own. The peace of mind was worth it.
Join the conversation
If your claim gets held up in adjudication for any reason (which shouldn't happen with a straightforward layoff), that's another situation where Claimyr can help you get through to someone who can explain what's happening and potentially expedite the process.
What would cause a layoff claim to go into adjudication?
Sometimes employers dispute the reason for separation or there are questions about your work history. Usually gets resolved quickly but the phone support helps move things along.
Last thing - don't feel bad about collecting unemployment after a layoff. You paid into this system through your taxes and it's exactly what it's designed for. It's your safety net, so use it while you look for your next job.
Good luck! Hopefully you won't need it but at least you know the process now.
Feel free to come back and ask more questions if you do end up filing a claim. This community is pretty helpful with Washington ESD stuff.
Rami Samuels
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.
0 coins
Logan Stewart
•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.
0 coins
Rami Samuels
•Awesome! Yeah, it's such a relief to actually talk to someone instead of getting stuck in phone loops.
0 coins
Katherine Hunter
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!
0 coins
Isaac Wright
•You're welcome! I'm glad my question helped other people too. That's why I love these forums.
0 coins
Katherine Hunter
•For sure. Way better than trying to figure this stuff out on your own.
0 coins