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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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I finally got through to Washington ESD after using Claimyr and they said my claim should clear within the next week. They were able to explain exactly what was causing the delay.
That's great news! What was causing your delay if you don't mind sharing?
They needed to verify my last employer's response to their separation inquiry. Once that was submitted, it moved quickly.
The economic data shows we're likely to see unemployment continue rising for the next 6-12 months. Washington ESD needs to prepare for sustained high volume, not just treat this as a temporary spike.
That's depressing but probably realistic. I hope they're hiring more staff to handle the long-term increase.
They should also be improving their technology infrastructure. The current system clearly can't handle this volume efficiently.
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Just wanted to add that if you do get approved, make sure you understand the work search requirements. You'll need to actively look for jobs that you can actually take given your class schedule.
Makes sense. I'll focus my job search on positions that work with my Tuesday/Thursday class schedule.
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Just want to echo what others said about calling if you need clarification. I know Claimyr has been mentioned a few times but it really does work for getting through to Washington ESD when you have complex questions that can't be answered online.
I think I will try that service. After this discussion I realize I need to talk to someone who can look at my specific work history and situation.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info in this thread! As someone else who's pregnant and confused about benefits, this has been incredibly valuable. Good luck OP!
Thank you! And good luck to you too! It's so helpful to know other people are dealing with the same confusing situation.
These kinds of discussions are exactly why forums like this are valuable - people sharing real experiences and helping each other navigate complex systems.
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Does anyone know if overtime counts toward your highest quarter calculation? I had a lot of OT in my best quarter.
Yes, all wages count including overtime, bonuses, commissions, etc. As long as it was reported on your W-2, it should be included.
Awesome, that should help me get closer to the maximum then.
Noah Lee
been following this thread and wanted to share that i got fired for performance last month and my claim was approved in 2 weeks with no issues. employer didn't even contest it. sometimes people overthink these things
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Liv Park
•That's great to hear! Maybe I'm worrying about nothing. Did you have to do anything special when you filed?
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Noah Lee
•nope just answered the questions honestly and uploaded the termination letter they gave me. pretty straightforward actually
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Ava Hernandez
The bottom line is that unemployment insurance exists for situations exactly like this. You pay into the system through your paychecks, so don't feel bad about using it when you need to. Performance issues happen and that's why we have this safety net.
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Liv Park
•Thanks for saying that. I do feel guilty about potentially collecting unemployment but you're right that I've been paying into it.
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Ava Hernandez
•Exactly! It's insurance, not welfare. You've earned the right to use it if you lose your job through no fault of your own.
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