Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
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- 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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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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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 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 :)
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One last thing - keep copies of everything! Screenshot your application confirmation, save all the emails and letters you get from Washington ESD. You might need them later if there are any issues with your claim.
Great tip! I'll make sure to document everything as I go through the process.
Smart move. I learned that lesson the hard way when I had to appeal a decision and didn't have all my paperwork organized.
The whole process seems overwhelming at first but just take it step by step. Thousands of people apply for unemployment every week in Washington so the system is set up to handle it. You're not the first person to go through this!
Thanks everyone for all the help and encouragement. Feeling much more confident about applying now!
You're welcome! Feel free to come back and ask if you run into any issues during the process.
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If anyone else is struggling to get through to Washington ESD about work reporting questions, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier is legit. Used it last week when I had questions about reporting irregular hours.
Is it just for Washington or do they work with other states too?
I think they work with multiple states but I only used it for Washington ESD specifically.
Bottom line - report all work honestly, keep good records, and don't try to game the system. Washington ESD will eventually catch discrepancies and the penalties aren't worth it.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about reporting my part-time work correctly now.
Glad this thread helped! Always better to be overcautious with unemployment reporting.
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Filed unemployment 3 times in my career due to layoffs. Never had any issues with former employers. Most of them knew I was filing and some even provided reference letters for my job search. It's just part of business.
That's really reassuring to hear from someone with multiple experiences. Thank you!
Yeah, experienced workers know this stuff happens. It's not personal.
Update us when you file! I'm sure it'll go smoothly. And remember you still need to do job search activities while collecting benefits, so start thinking about that too.
That's right - 3 job contacts per week is the standard requirement. Keep good records of your applications.
Already started a spreadsheet to track everything. Thanks for all the advice everyone!
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Final advice - once you submit your application, print or screenshot the confirmation page. You'll get a confirmation number that you might need later for reference. Also check your email regularly for any requests for additional information from Washington ESD.
Perfect, I'll make sure to save everything. You all have been incredibly helpful - feeling much more confident about applying now!
Glad we could help! Remember to stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements. You'll get through this.
Dmitry Kuznetsov
I used Claimyr last month when I had questions about my hearing preparation and they helped me get through to someone at Washington ESD who walked me through exactly what to expect. Worth checking out if you have last-minute questions - claimyr.com
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Mateo Perez
•That's the third person mentioning this service. Might be worth trying if I have more questions before Tuesday.
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Dmitry Kuznetsov
•The demo video really shows how it works if you want to check it out first: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ
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Ava Thompson
Final thought - even if your employer doesn't show, stay professional and stick to the facts. Don't badmouth them or get emotional, just present your evidence clearly and answer the judge's questions directly.
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Aisha Rahman
•Good luck! You've got this. Sounds like you have solid documentation and a clear case.
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Mei Liu
•Looking forward to your update. I'm confident you'll get a favorable decision.
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