Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
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
If I could give 10 stars I would
If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
Really made a difference
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.
An incredibly helpful service
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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
One more thing - make sure you understand the difference between being 'fired' and being 'terminated for cause.' If they didn't use the words 'for cause' or 'misconduct' in your termination, that's usually a good sign for your unemployment claim.
They just said 'terminated due to performance issues' so I think I'm okay based on what everyone has said here.
I've helped several people through this process and performance-related terminations usually get approved as long as you weren't willfully negligent. The key is being honest about what happened and providing any documentation you have. If you run into issues getting through to Washington ESD, that Claimyr service really does work - I've recommended it to others who were stuck trying to reach someone about their claims.
Thank you so much for all this information. I feel a lot more confident about filing now.
You're welcome! Remember to file your weekly claims on time once you get approved, and keep track of your job search activities. You've got this!
Join the conversation
The whole system seems designed to confuse people and make it hard to get benefits. I had to call Washington ESD multiple times just to understand my benefit duration, and each representative gave me slightly different information.
That's so frustrating! You'd think they would have consistent training for their staff.
I had better luck using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. At least I got to talk to someone who could look at my specific account instead of getting generic answers.
For what it's worth, I got the full 26 weeks when I was laid off in 2023. I had worked full-time for 3 years at decent wages, so I qualified for the maximum. If you've been working steady, you'll probably get close to the full duration.
That's reassuring. I've been at my job for 2 years full-time so hopefully I'll qualify for most of the 26 weeks too.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This has been really helpful in understanding how the benefit duration works.
Join the conversation
One thing to remember is that your benefit amount is based on your earnings during your base period. Since you were part-time, your weekly benefit might be lower than someone who worked full-time, but every little bit helps when you're struggling financially.
That makes sense. Even a partial benefit would help me cover some bills while I look for more work.
Exactly! And like others mentioned, you can still work part-time and collect partial benefits, which might be the perfect situation for your circumstances.
Final update: I submitted my application! It says it's being processed and I should hear back within 7-10 days. Thanks again everyone for all the encouragement and practical advice. This thread definitely made the whole process less intimidating.
Great job! Keep us posted on how it goes. Your experience might help the next person in a similar situation.
awesome! hope everything works out for you
Join the conversation
Yeah from what you described you should definitely qualify. $18,000 in wages, laid off through no fault of your own, able to work - you check all the boxes. Good luck with your claim!
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about applying now.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions after you file.
Just wanted to add that if you have any issues with your claim getting stuck in adjudication or anything like that, that Claimyr service is really helpful for getting through to ESD agents to check on your status. I used it when my claim was delayed and got answers right away.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into any issues. Hopefully the process goes smoothly though!
Noah Irving
The bottom line is that Washington's unemployment system is based on wages, not hours. As long as you earned enough money during your base period and your hour reduction was involuntary, you should qualify for benefits. Don't let the complexity scare you away from applying.
0 coins
Michael Green
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much more confident about applying now.
0 coins
Noah Irving
•Good luck! The system can be frustrating but once you get through the initial application it gets easier.
0 coins
Vanessa Chang
One last tip - when you file your weekly claims, make sure you report those 10 hours you're still working accurately. Partial unemployment can actually be better than full unemployment in some cases since you're still earning some money.
0 coins
Michael Green
•Good point, I'll make sure to report everything correctly. Don't want any issues down the road.
0 coins
Vanessa Chang
•Exactly. Honest reporting from the start saves you from overpayment headaches later.
0 coins