Washington Unemployment

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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

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!

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One last tip - set up direct deposit when you file your claim. Paper checks take much longer and can get lost in the mail. Direct deposit usually processes within 2-3 business days after your weekly claim is approved.

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Good point! I definitely want to get paid as quickly as possible.

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Smart thinking! Also make sure your bank account information is accurate - wrong account info will delay your payments significantly.

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Welcome to the club nobody wants to join! But seriously, unemployment benefits are a crucial safety net. File your claim, stay organized with your job search, and you'll get through this temporary situation.

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Thanks for the encouragement! Hopefully I'll find something soon and won't need benefits for long.

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That's the right attitude! Use the time to find a job that's a good fit rather than rushing into the first thing available.

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washington esd is usually pretty good about the payment schedule but when there are problems its really hard to get help. tried calling so many times last year when my payments stopped

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Same experience here. The phone system is brutal when you need to talk to someone.

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This is why services like Claimyr exist - they take the pain out of trying to reach Washington ESD when you really need to speak with an agent about your specific situation.

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Bottom line: file your weekly claim by Sunday, expect payment Wednesday morning, and make sure you're compliant with all requirements. It's pretty predictable once you understand the system.

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Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the helpful info.

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If your payment is more than a week late, definitely call Washington ESD or use that Claimyr service people mentioned. Sometimes there are technical glitches that need manual fixes.

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Will do. Hopefully it shows up in the next day or two though!

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man i remember that feeling of constantly checking my bank account every hour waiting for that first unemployment payment. hang in there it'll come through

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Haha yes that's exactly what I'm doing! Refreshing my banking app way too often.

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We've all been there! The anticipation is killer when you really need the money.

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my advice is dont overthink it too much. if youve been working full time for 8 months you probably qualify as long as you didnt quit without good reason. just focus on finding your next job instead of planning for unemployment

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You're right, I should focus on finding something better rather than planning for the worst case scenario.

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I had to use Claimyr twice last year - once for eligibility questions and once when my claim got stuck in adjudication for weeks. Both times they got me through to Washington ESD agents who could actually help. The system is so overloaded that sometimes you need that extra help to reach someone.

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How quickly were they able to connect you?

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First time took about 30 minutes, second time was faster. Way better than the hours I spent trying to call myself.

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My cousin filed for unemployment and got her first payment in exactly 3 weeks. No issues with her claim though - I think that makes a big difference.

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Hopefully mine goes that smoothly too!

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Good luck everyone! The unemployment system isn't perfect but it's there to help us get through tough times. Don't be afraid to use it if you need it.

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Thank you! I'm feeling much more confident about filing now.

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That's great to hear! Remember to file today if possible and don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions.

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