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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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One last thing I'll add - if you run into any issues with Washington ESD not recognizing federal employment or benefit calculations seeming wrong, don't hesitate to appeal. Federal employee claims sometimes get misprocessed initially.
Good to know. Hopefully we won't need to appeal but it's good to know the option exists.
The Claimyr thing is legit by the way. Used it myself when Washington ESD kept hanging up on me. Worth trying if you get stuck - saved me probably 10 hours of calling.
How much does something like that cost?
Don't remember the exact cost but it was worth it to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD instead of just hitting busy signals all day.
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The whole process is intimidating but it's not as bad as it seems once you get started. Just make sure you have all your employment information ready - employer names, addresses, dates of employment, and reason for separation.
I'm still employed so I guess my reason for separation would be reduction in hours?
If you're applying for partial benefits due to reduced hours, yes. Make sure your employer knows you're applying since Washington ESD will contact them to verify the information.
One last tip - if you do get approved, make sure you file your weekly claims on time every week. Missing even one week can cause problems with your benefits. Set a reminder on your phone or whatever you need to do to stay on top of it.
Good advice, thank you! I'll definitely set up reminders if I get approved.
Yeah the weekly filing deadline is strict. They don't really give you much leeway if you miss it.
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If anyone is still having issues getting through to Washington ESD about missing 1099-G forms, I had good luck using Claimyr again last week for a different issue. They really do make it easier to reach an actual person instead of getting stuck in phone tree hell.
How much does that service cost? Is it worth it just for a tax form?
I think it's worth it if you're stuck and need to talk to someone. Saved me hours of frustration trying to call myself.
One more tip - if you're using a tax preparation service like H&R Block or TurboTax, they might be able to help you locate the form or provide guidance on what to do if you can't find it. Some of them have experience dealing with Washington ESD document issues.
Good point! My tax guy might have some other options if the online thing doesn't work.
Yeah, professional tax preparers deal with this stuff all the time. They usually know the workarounds.
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The defense industry boom from 1939-1945 is exactly what you're thinking of. Massive government spending on military equipment created millions of jobs almost overnight. But modern unemployment systems like Washington ESD are dealing with much more complex economic transitions.
That's a good point about complexity. The job market is much more fragmented now.
And Washington ESD has to handle way more claim types - regular UI, standby, partial claims, etc. Much more complicated than it used to be.
UPDATE: I tried the Claimyr service and actually got through to a Washington ESD agent today! Turns out my employer had disputed my claim and that's what was causing the adjudication delay. The agent explained the next steps and said it should resolve within 2 weeks. Thanks to whoever mentioned that service - it really worked!
Great outcome! At least now you know what the holdup was instead of just waiting in the dark.
This is exactly why these calling services exist - Washington ESD's phone system is basically unusable without help.
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Just be prepared for the possibility that your partial benefits might be pretty small. When I was working 15 hours a week, my unemployment payment was only like $80 per week after they deducted my part-time earnings.
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Sunny Wang
•Even $80 would help right now honestly. Every bit counts when you're struggling to pay bills.
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Toot-n-Mighty
•That's the right attitude! Even partial help is better than no help when your hours get cut.
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Lena Kowalski
One last thing - if your employer eventually increases your hours back to normal, make sure you report that change immediately. Don't keep filing for unemployment once you're back to full-time or you could end up with an overpayment issue later.
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Sunny Wang
•Makes sense. I'll definitely stop filing if my hours go back up. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
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DeShawn Washington
•Good luck with your claim! Partial unemployment saved me when my retail job cut hours last year. Hope it works out for you too.
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