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- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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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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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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Update us on how it goes! Always nice to hear success stories for people in similar situations.
Will do! Filing my claim this weekend and feeling much more confident about it now.
Hope everything works out for you and the baby!
This whole thread is a great example of why these forums are so valuable. Real people sharing real experiences instead of just trying to decode government websites.
Absolutely! I was so confused and worried before posting here. Now I feel like I know what to expect.
The Washington ESD website is pretty good actually, but nothing beats hearing from people who've been through it.
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I work in payroll and can confirm the 2025 FUTA rate is still 6% on first $7,000 of wages, with the 5.4% credit available for most employers. Nothing new there.
Appreciate the confirmation from someone who deals with this professionally!
Yeah it's nice to get facts instead of speculation on these tax questions.
If you're really concerned about benefit changes, the best thing is to call Washington ESD directly. Though like others said, that's easier said than done with their phone system...
I finally got through using Claimyr after weeks of failed attempts. They have this whole system for getting past the busy signals - check out their video demo if you're curious.
At this point I'm willing to try anything to reach a real person at ESD.
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i was skeptical about that claimyr thing people mentioned but actually tried it yesterday when i couldn't get through to washington esd again. worked exactly like they said and got my questions answered about my benefit amount. wish i had found it sooner instead of wasting so much time on hold
good to hear a real review of it, was wondering if it was legit
yeah definitely legit, they have the video demo at that youtube link someone posted earlier if you want to see how it works first
For what it's worth, your benefit amount gets calculated automatically when you file your initial claim. You don't have to do the math yourself - Washington ESD's system does it based on your wage records. You'll see the weekly amount in your account once your claim is processed.
That's reassuring! I was worried I'd have to figure out all the calculations myself. Looking forward to seeing what my actual amount will be.
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Just remember to have all your info ready when you do get through - claim number, SSN, dates, etc. Nothing worse than finally reaching an agent and then fumbling around looking for paperwork.
Great point! I'll make a list of everything I need beforehand.
Also write down your questions ahead of time. Easy to forget what you wanted to ask when you're finally talking to someone.
Washington ESD really needs to hire more phone staff. It's 2025 and we still can't get through to unemployment offices. Ridiculous.
The whole system needs an overhaul. Thank god for services like Claimyr that actually work.
True, at least there are workarounds now. Still shouldn't be necessary though.
Lourdes Fox
Great discussion everyone. The main takeaways for new employers: 1) Respond to Washington ESD notices within 10 days, 2) Keep good employment records, 3) Contest invalid claims to protect your experience rating, 4) Use the online system when possible, 5) Appeal if you disagree with decisions. Washington ESD isn't perfect but the system works if you understand it.
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Teresa Boyd
•Perfect summary, thank you! This has been incredibly helpful for understanding the employer side of unemployment.
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Justin Trejo
•Agreed, this thread should be pinned or something. Lots of good practical advice here.
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Aileen Rodriguez
And remember, if you do need to reach Washington ESD by phone for complex issues, services like Claimyr can save you hours of hold time. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to get things sorted out properly.
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Teresa Boyd
•Definitely keeping that option in mind. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
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