Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
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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
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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.
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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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Remember that if your claim gets denied for any reason, you have the right to appeal. Don't give up if the initial decision isn't what you expected.
Good to know, though hopefully it won't come to that. My termination was definitely not for cause.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much better about the timeline now and know what to expect. I'll post an update once my claim gets approved.
You're welcome! This community is great for supporting each other through the unemployment process.
Definitely keep us posted! It's encouraging to hear success stories.
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I used Claimyr when I needed to talk to someone at Washington ESD about my claim getting stuck in adjudication. Couldn't get through on my own after trying for days. They got me connected in under 15 minutes and I was able to resolve my issue that same call. Worth it when you really need to talk to someone.
Good to know there's a backup option if I can't reach them directly. Hopefully I won't need it, but nice to know it exists.
Yeah, hopefully you won't need it either. But when you do need to talk to someone at Washington ESD and can't get through, it's a lifesaver.
Just remember that even though you can file immediately, the process isn't instant. Between the waiting week and processing time, you're looking at 2-3 weeks minimum before you see any money. Plan accordingly and don't expect benefits to start flowing right away.
Yeah, I'm trying to be realistic about the timeline. At least I know I can file right away and get the process started.
Exactly. The sooner you file, the sooner that timeline starts running. No benefit to waiting, only potential downsides.
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Make sure you also register with WorkSource Washington if you haven't already. It's required for unemployment benefits and you can do it online at worksourcewa.com. Plus it actually has some decent job search tools.
Is that separate from the unemployment application?
Yes, it's a separate registration but it's required. You'll need your WorkSource registration number for your weekly claims.
The system also asks about your availability for work and any restrictions you might have. Be honest but don't over-restrict yourself - it can affect your eligibility if you're too limited in what work you'll accept.
What kind of restrictions do they ask about?
Things like transportation, hours you can work, physical limitations, geographic area where you'll look for work. Just be reasonable about what you'll actually accept.
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One more thing - make sure you have all your employment information ready. Washington ESD will need details about wages, dates of employment, and reason for separation for your last job.
I have my last pay stub and I know all the dates. Should be all set to file.
Perfect. You sound well prepared. Good luck with your claim!
Just want to add that Claimyr was super helpful when I had questions about my adjudication status. Instead of playing phone tag with Washington ESD for weeks, I got answers the same day. Really recommend checking out their demo video if you run into any issues.
I'll definitely keep that option in mind. Sounds like it could save a lot of headaches.
Yeah, Claimyr is worth it just for the peace of mind. Washington ESD's phone system is notoriously difficult.
Miguel Silva
I got confused about the base period when I first filed. Turns out Washington ESD uses a 'lag quarter' system, so your most recent quarter usually isn't included in the calculation. That's why my benefit was lower than I expected.
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Zainab Ismail
•Yeah that trips up a lot of people. The base period is usually quarters 2-5 before you file, not the most recent four quarters. There's an alternate base period they can use in some cases if you don't qualify with the regular one.
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Miguel Silva
•Wish they explained that better upfront. Would have helped set expectations.
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Connor O'Neill
For anyone still struggling to reach Washington ESD about benefit amounts or other questions, I found this service that actually works - Claimyr gets you through to real agents. Check out their demo video to see how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ. Saved me from weeks of phone frustration.
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Yara Nassar
•Is that legit? Seems too good to be true that there's actually a way to skip the hold times.
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Connor O'Neill
•I was skeptical too, but it actually worked. Got connected to a Washington ESD agent in minutes instead of hours. They helped clarify my benefit calculation that I'd been trying to understand for weeks.
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