Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- 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!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- 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 :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
Outstanding issues are the worst part of the whole unemployment system. At least once you get through to someone they can usually resolve it pretty quickly.
That's the most frustrating part - the actual fix is usually simple but getting to that point is nearly impossible.
Exactly! That's why I'm going to try the calling service. Seems like the only way to actually reach someone.
Join the conversation
Your situation sounds very similar to mine and I got approved. The key is that you communicated with your employer and had valid reasons for the absences. Washington ESD understands that life happens.
This thread has been so helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck with your claim! Keep us posted on how it goes.
Join the conversation
washington state really does have good family leave benefits compared to other states. pfml covers not just maternity but also caring for sick family members and your own medical issues. way better than just hoping unemployment would cover it
Agreed! I used PFML to care for my elderly parent last year. The program is really comprehensive.
That's great to know it covers other situations too. Seems like a really valuable program.
Final tip: Keep all your documentation organized when you apply for PFML. Medical records, employment verification, etc. The more complete your application, the faster it gets processed. And remember, this is not unemployment - it's paid family leave specifically designed for situations like yours!
Thank you everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel so much more confident about navigating this now.
Good luck with your pregnancy and your PFML application! You've got this.
Katherine Harris
For anyone still struggling to get updates on their claim status, seriously consider using a service like Claimyr to reach Washington ESD. I wasted so much time and stress trying to get through on my own. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get answers about what's happening with your claim.
0 coins
Mohammed Khan
•I've been thinking about trying that service. Did they help you get your claim approved faster or just get information about the delay?
0 coins
Katherine Harris
•They helped me understand exactly what was causing the delay and what I needed to do to resolve it. Once I had that information, I could take the right steps to move my claim forward.
0 coins
Gavin King
Bottom line - if everything goes smoothly, expect 2-3 weeks. If there are any complications at all, it could be 6-8 weeks or longer. The uncertainty is the worst part, but most people do eventually get their benefits approved. Keep filing weekly claims and stay persistent about getting information.
0 coins
Noah Torres
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel a lot better knowing what to expect and that the waiting is normal.
0 coins
Nathan Kim
•Good luck with your claim! Hope you hear something positive soon.
0 coins