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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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One last tip - create your SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account first if you don't already have one. You'll need it to access the Washington ESD online services and it can take a few minutes to set up.
Is that different from the regular Washington ESD website login?
SAW is the state's unified login system. Once you have it, you can use it for unemployment, WorkSource, and other state services.
just want to add that if anyone else needs to actually talk to washington esd on the phone, that claimyr service really does work. used it twice now when i couldnt get through the normal way
Seems like a lot of people have had success with that. Good to know there's an option if I need it.
Yeah the regular phone lines are basically useless during busy times. Having an alternative is definitely worth knowing about.
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Make sure to keep good records of your seasonal work pattern. If Washington ESD ever questions your claims, having documentation of your seasonal employment history helps prove the legitimacy of your unemployment.
What kind of records should I keep? Just pay stubs and layoff notices?
Pay stubs, layoff notices, any correspondence about seasonal schedules, and records of when you typically get called back to work. The more documentation the better.
Final tip for anyone dealing with seasonal unemployment questions - if you can't get clear answers from the Washington ESD website or automated system, don't guess. Getting accurate information from an actual agent (whether through normal calling or services like Claimyr) can save you from adjudication issues later.
This whole thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my seasonal unemployment claim now.
Agreed! Seasonal work has its challenges but at least Washington ESD recognizes it as legitimate unemployment. Just follow the rules and document everything.
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The fact that your status shows 'processing' instead of 'under review' or 'adjudication' is actually a good sign. It means they're just working through the normal approval process and don't have any red flags that need investigation.
That's really helpful to know. I was worried that 'processing' meant something was wrong.
I'll echo what others have said about that Claimyr service - I used it a few months ago when I had questions about my claim and it really did work. Got connected to an actual Washington ESD agent within a few hours instead of spending days trying to call. Sometimes it's worth it just for the peace of mind.
Seems like a lot of people have had success with it. I might give it a try if I don't get my determination letter by early next week.
The video demo on their site really shows how simple it is. You basically just tell them what you need help with and they handle the calling part.
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The whole system would be so much easier if they just made the eligibility requirements clearer on their website. Half the confusion comes from trying to interpret vague official language.
I agree the website could be more user-friendly. But the basic requirements are fairly standard - sufficient wages, qualifying separation, able and available for work. Most people who think they should qualify actually do.
True, but the devil is in the details and those aren't always clear until you're dealing with specific situations.
OP you sound like a textbook case for approval. Restaurant closure, good work history, actively job searching. I'd be surprised if you had any issues with your claim. Just file soon and follow the weekly filing requirements.
Thanks for the encouragement! Planning to file tomorrow morning.
Perfect timing. Weekend filings sometimes take longer to process so weekday mornings are usually better.
Liam Sullivan
Make sure to keep filing your weekly claims even while waiting for the employer verification to complete.
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StarSurfer
Will do. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
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