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
For future reference, if anyone else gets stuck in adjudication, there are services like Claimyr that can help you actually reach Washington ESD agents. Much better than the endless hold music. Check out claimyr.com if you need to talk to someone about your claim.
Definitely keeping this in mind in case I have any other issues with my claim.
Bookmarking this for sure. The Washington ESD phone system is impossible to navigate on your own.
Join the conversation
been waiting 9 weeks myself. this is insane. how are people supposed to survive like this?
I'm really sorry you're going through this too. It's incredibly stressful not knowing when it will end.
thanks. just trying to hang in there like everyone else i guess
Just want to say hang in there to everyone waiting. I know it's incredibly stressful, but most claims do eventually get approved. The waiting period is brutal but try to remember that you'll get all the back pay once it's resolved. And definitely look into services like Claimyr if you need to talk to someone - the peace of mind is worth it.
Thank you for the encouragement. It really helps to know others have gone through this and come out the other side.
You're welcome. This process is tough but you're not alone in it.
Join the conversation
Just wanted to add that the benefit year is 52 weeks from when you file, but you can only collect up to 26 weeks of benefits during that year. If you find work and then lose your job again within that same benefit year, you might not be able to get more benefits until you establish a new claim.
That's confusing. So if I collect benefits for 10 weeks, find a job for 3 months, then lose that job, I could still get 16 more weeks of benefits?
Potentially yes, as long as you're still within your benefit year and you meet the availability requirements. But it can get complicated depending on your specific situation.
For what it's worth, I tried using that Claimyr thing someone mentioned and it actually worked pretty well. Got connected to a Washington ESD agent who explained exactly how my benefits were calculated. Definitely saved me time compared to calling myself.
Good to hear another positive review. I might try it if I can't get through to Washington ESD on my own.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This has been really helpful. I think I have a better understanding of what to expect when I file my claim.
Join the conversation
The job search requirement is no joke. Keep detailed records of every application, contact, and interview. They can audit your job search log at any time.
What format should I use for the log? Is there a specific form?
You can use their online job search log in your SAW account or keep your own spreadsheet. Just make sure it has dates, employer names, and contact methods.
One last tip - read everything Washington ESD sends you carefully! I almost missed an important deadline because I skimmed through a letter thinking it was just routine correspondence.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about starting this process now.
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims on time and keep looking for work. You've got this!
Giovanni Marino
Something else to consider - if you're thinking about going back to school or doing training while on UI, there are special rules about that. You might be able to get approval to do training instead of regular job search but you have to get it approved first.
0 coins
Fatima Al-Sayed
•I've been thinking about this actually. Do you know how to apply for training approval?
0 coins
Giovanni Marino
•I think you have to contact WorkSource about approved training programs but I'm not 100% sure on the process.
0 coins
Dylan Hughes
Just to be super clear for the original poster - in Washington state you get UP TO 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits, but the exact amount depends on your work history and earnings. Your benefit year lasts 52 weeks total, giving you time to use those 26 weeks even if you find temporary work. File your weekly claims on time, do your job searches, and report any earnings accurately.
0 coins
Omar Farouk
•Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been really helpful for understanding how it all works.
0 coins
NightOwl42
•Agreed, way more useful than trying to decode the Washington ESD website.
0 coins