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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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Used Claimyr when I got fired and needed to speak with Washington ESD about whether my termination qualified as misconduct. The agent explained that my situation (fired for not meeting unrealistic sales quotas) wasn't misconduct. Really helpful service.
Thanks for sharing that example. My situation sounds similar - unrealistic expectations rather than actual misconduct.
Unrealistic performance standards definitely aren't misconduct. You should be fine for unemployment benefits.
Don't stress too much about it. Washington state is pretty worker-friendly when it comes to unemployment eligibility. Even if they initially deny your claim, you can appeal and often win.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. Feeling much more confident about my situation now.
Good luck! Most people in your situation end up getting benefits. Just file as soon as you're terminated and be honest about the circumstances.
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Just went through this process last month. Key things they wanted: complete job search records, proof of availability for work, documentation of any earnings, and verification that I met work search requirements every single week I claimed. Took about 5 weeks but everything was approved.
Thanks for the detailed breakdown. Did you have to provide anything beyond what you normally keep track of?
Not really, just had to organize it better and provide more detail than usual. The WorkSourceWA records helped a lot as backup documentation.
OP, don't let this stress you out too much. Audits are random quality control measures. As long as you've been honest and following the rules, you'll be fine. Focus on organizing your records and responding promptly to whatever they ask for.
Thanks everyone for all the advice and reassurance. Feeling much more prepared to handle this now. Going to spend this weekend getting all my documentation together.
Good plan. And remember, if you need to talk to Washington ESD about any part of the process, don't waste weeks trying to call on your own. There are better ways to reach them now.
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The real question is whether WorkSource offices stay open during shutdowns. Some of those have federal funding and might close, which could make it harder to meet job search requirements.
Good point! I use WorkSource for job search activities. Would hate to lose access to their computers and job posting system.
WorkSource WA locations might have reduced services during federal shutdowns since they receive some federal workforce funding. But Washington ESD accepts online job search activities too, so you have alternatives.
thanks everyone this makes me feel much better about filing my weekly claim on Sunday. Was honestly considering skipping it thinking the system might be down.
Never skip filing your weekly claim! That's the fastest way to mess up your benefits. Always file even if you're not sure.
Exactly! Missing a weekly claim filing can cause all sorts of problems with Washington ESD. Better to file and have it rejected than not file at all.
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Quick question - does the residual pay get deposited the same way as regular unemployment benefits? Same timeline and everything?
Yes, residual benefits are processed and paid just like your regular weekly benefit amount. Same deposit method and timeline.
Perfect, thanks for clarifying that!
this whole thread has been really helpful. i was totally confused about residual pay too but now i understand how it works. thanks everyone for explaining it so clearly!
Same here! This community is great for getting these kinds of questions answered.
definitely beats trying to figure it out from the washington esd website alone
LunarLegend
Thanks everyone for all the info! This is way more complicated than I thought it would be. Going to make sure I stay on top of the weekly filing and keep checking my account daily.
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Malik Jackson
•You've got this! Just stay organized and don't let anything slip through the cracks.
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Isabella Oliveira
•Feel free to ask if you run into any specific issues. This community is pretty good about helping each other out.
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Mateo Sanchez
One last tip - screenshot everything in your Washington ESD account in case there are system glitches. I've seen people lose documentation when the site has problems.
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LunarLegend
•Good thinking. I'll start doing that right away.
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Mateo Sanchez
•Especially screenshot your weekly claim confirmations. Those are proof you filed on time if there are ever disputes.
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