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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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Has anyone had luck appealing their benefit amount? Mine seems way too low based on what I was making.
You can appeal if you think they made an error in calculating your wages. You'd need to provide pay stubs or tax documents to prove higher earnings.
I appealed mine and won. They had missed wages from a job that reported late to the state. Got an extra $150/week retroactively.
For anyone still having trouble reaching Washington ESD, I second the Claimyr recommendation. Used it twice now and both times got through quickly. Worth checking out their demo video to see how it works.
I'm definitely going to try that if I need to call them again. Thanks for the tip.
Wish I had known about that months ago when I was calling hundreds of times trying to fix my claim.
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Just want to add that if you do end up needing to call Washington ESD for any reason, that Claimyr service really does work. I was hesitant to try it but after spending literal hours on hold getting nowhere, it was a lifesaver. The demo video on their site shows exactly how it works.
At what point would you recommend calling? I don't want to be impatient but I also don't want to wait too long if there's actually a problem.
I'd say if you hit the 4 week mark with no movement on your claim, that's when you should definitely call to check what's going on.
One more thing - if you're worried about the processing time, you can always check the Washington ESD website for current processing estimates. They sometimes update those based on current volume, though they're usually pretty conservative with their estimates.
I'll keep an eye on that. Thanks for all the helpful information everyone!
Good luck with your claim! Hopefully it processes smoothly and quickly for you.
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Does the MWA selection affect which WorkSource office you have to work with for job search assistance?
It can influence which WorkSource location is your primary office, but you can generally use services at any WorkSource location in the state.
good to know, I was worried I'd be stuck with one specific office
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The financial stress while waiting for adjudication is real. Make sure to look into other resources like food banks or utility assistance programs if you need help in the meantime.
Thanks for the practical advice. I hadn't thought about other assistance programs but that's a good backup plan.
Yeah, no shame in using available resources while you're between jobs. That's what they're there for.
Final UPDATE: My claim got approved! Took exactly 3 weeks and 2 days. The adjudicator determined that performance issues don't constitute misconduct. Thanks everyone for the advice and support!
Told you it would work out! Performance issues rarely qualify as misconduct. Best of luck with the job search.
Paolo Bianchi
You'll be fine. Restaurant industry claims are super common and they rarely get denied unless there's misconduct involved. Just be honest about everything and keep good records. The system is designed to help people in your exact situation.
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Yuki Tanaka
•Thanks for the encouragement. I'm going to file this weekend and see what happens.
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Paolo Bianchi
•Good luck! Remember that even if there are hiccups along the way, you'll get retroactive payments back to when you first became eligible. So don't panic if it takes a few weeks to sort out.
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Yara Assad
Last bit of advice - take screenshots of everything when you're filling out the application. If there are any disputes later, having your own copy of what you submitted can be really helpful.
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Yuki Tanaka
•Smart thinking. I'll make sure to document everything as I go through the process.
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