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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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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.
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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!
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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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One more tip - if you do end up needing to appeal a denial, don't try to do it alone. There are resources available and you have rights in that process too.
Hopefully it won't come to that, but good to know there are options if needed.
I had a friend who used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when she couldn't get through to Washington ESD about her fired-for-cause claim. She said it was worth it just for the peace of mind of talking to a real person who could explain what was happening.
Yeah, I bookmarked that link. If I get stuck in adjudication limbo I might give it a try.
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Quick question - are you planning to look for work in the same field or are you open to other types of jobs? That might affect your job search strategy.
I'm open to different types of work as long as the pay is reasonable. Does that matter for benefits?
Not really for eligibility, but being flexible with job types will help you meet the job search requirements more easily.
Just wanted to say good luck with your application! Based on everything you've shared, you should definitely qualify. Don't let the complexity of the system intimidate you - most people who meet the basic requirements get approved without any issues.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about applying now.
You're welcome! Come back and let us know how it goes.
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washington esd is impossible to reach by phone. i've been calling for days about my fired claim and either get busy signals or disconnected after hours on hold. this system is completely broken
tell me about it! i've probably spent 20+ hours trying to get through to someone
This is exactly why Claimyr exists. The Washington ESD phone system is so overloaded that you need help just to get through to an agent.
Final thoughts for anyone fired and applying for benefits: 1) Apply immediately, don't wait 2) Be honest about termination reason 3) Gather any documentation that supports your case 4) Don't assume you're not eligible - let Washington ESD decide 5) Be patient with adjudication process but stay on top of your claim status
great advice! i'd add that keeping detailed records of all your communication attempts with Washington ESD can be helpful too
wish i had seen this advice before i started my claim process, would have saved me a lot of stress
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Just want to add that if you worked in multiple states during your base period, you might need to file an interstate claim. This can affect how your wages are calculated since different states have different rules and wage databases.
Interstate claims can be really confusing. I had to deal with this when I moved from Oregon to Washington mid-2024.
Fortunately I only worked in Washington during my base period, so this shouldn't be an issue for me.
Bottom line - if your weekly benefit amount seems wrong, don't just accept it. Check your monetary determination letter carefully, compare it to your actual earnings, and appeal if necessary. Washington ESD does make mistakes sometimes, and you have the right to challenge their calculation.
Absolutely this. I caught an error where they missed an entire employer and got my weekly amount increased by $200.
That's a significant difference! Shows how important it is to double-check everything.
Ethan Scott
The key thing is don't wait to file your claim. You can't get benefits for weeks before you actually file, even if your hours were reduced earlier. File as soon as you know your hours are being cut significantly.
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Amelia Dietrich
•Thanks for all the advice everyone! I'm going to file my claim tonight.
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Ethan Scott
•Good idea! Make sure you have your Social Security number, employment history, and wage information ready before you start the application.
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Lola Perez
Last thought - partial unemployment can be a lifesaver when hours get cut, but remember it's temporary. Use the time to actively search for better employment opportunities. The job search requirements actually help keep you focused on finding something more stable.
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Nathaniel Stewart
•That's a good perspective. It's easy to get comfortable with partial benefits and not push hard enough on the job search.
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Lola Perez
•Exactly. The benefits are there to help you transition, not as a long-term solution. Use them wisely!
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