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- 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
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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.
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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!
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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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My advice is to focus on what you can control - your skills, your applications, your networking - rather than trying to understand all the macro-economic factors. The Washington ESD job search requirements are designed to keep you active in the market.
You're absolutely right. I should spend less time analyzing the job market and more time actually applying for jobs.
The job search activities really do help if you take them seriously. I got my current job through a contact I made at a WorkSourceWA networking event.
Bottom line: there are jobs out there, but you might need to be flexible about industry, location, or pay. The immigration question is interesting academically but doesn't change your day-to-day job search strategy.
That's probably the most practical advice in this whole thread. Thanks for keeping me focused on what actually matters.
Agreed. Focus on the job search activities and let the economists worry about the big picture trends.
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If you ever do get an overpayment notice, don't panic. Read it carefully, gather your documentation, and consider appealing if you think it's wrong. The appeal process exists for a reason.
How long does the appeal process usually take?
Can take several months depending on the complexity. But if you win your appeal, you don't have to pay back the overpayment.
My advice: screenshot everything, save all your weekly claim confirmations, and keep a simple spreadsheet of any work you do and income you report. Takes 2 minutes each week but gives you a complete record.
That's a really practical suggestion. I'm going to start doing this immediately.
Same here. Better safe than sorry when it comes to Washington ESD.
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Bottom line - 8 months of restaurant work should definitely qualify you if you were working decent hours. The earnings threshold isn't that high and you probably exceeded it. Just file the claim online and let Washington ESD make the determination.
thanks everyone, feeling more confident about filing now
good luck! the sooner you file the sooner you can start getting benefits if you qualify
Has anyone here actually been denied benefits for not working long enough? Just curious what the denial letter looks like and if there's any way to appeal it.
my cousin got denied last year but it was because she didn't earn enough money, not because of how long she worked
You can always appeal a denial, but if it's just based on not meeting the monetary requirements there's not much you can do unless their calculations were wrong.
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The most frustrating part is when your claim gets flagged for review and you can't get any information about why or how long it will take. That's when services like Claimyr become really valuable - actually getting to talk to someone who can explain what's happening.
Okay you've convinced me to look into this Claimyr thing. Better than sitting in limbo for weeks.
Exactly. When you're dealing with bills and rent, waiting weeks for answers isn't really an option.
Last tip - set up direct deposit as soon as your claim is approved. Paper checks take forever and can get lost in the mail. Direct deposit usually processes within 1-2 business days of your weekly claim being approved.
Thanks everyone, this has been incredibly helpful! I feel much more confident about the process now.
Good luck with your claim! Remember to file that initial claim as soon as possible to get the clock started.
Justin Chang
I'm definitely bookmarking that for future reference. The thought of spending hours on hold with Washington ESD gives me anxiety.
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Wesley Hallow
Exactly why I recommend it. Takes the stress out of trying to reach them when you actually need help.
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