Washington Unemployment

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.



Fox KTVUABC 7CBSSan Francisco Chronicle

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!

Read all of our Trustpilot reviews


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 :)

Fatima Al-Sayed

Washington ESD unemployment qualification requirements - need help understanding eligibility

I've been working part-time for the last 18 months at a retail job but my hours got cut to almost nothing last week. I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD but the website is confusing me. Do I need to have worked full-time to qualify? What about the base period they keep mentioning? I made about $18,000 total last year but it was spread across different quarters. Can someone explain the basic requirements in simple terms?

And remember, if you need help reaching ESD for any reason during the process, Claimyr is there as a backup option. Sometimes talking to a real person can clear up confusion faster than trying to figure things out online.

0 coins

I'll keep that in mind. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to help explain everything!

0 coins

Good luck with your application! The Washington unemployment system isn't perfect but it does help a lot of people get through tough times.

0 coins

Thank you! I'm feeling much more prepared to tackle this now.

0 coins

Lena Schultz

How is the rate of unemployment calculated for Washington ESD benefits?

I'm trying to understand how Washington ESD calculates unemployment rates and how this affects my benefits. I've been getting conflicting information from different sources about whether the state's unemployment rate impacts my weekly benefit amount or duration. My claim was approved last month but I'm curious about the bigger picture - does anyone know the actual formula they use? I keep seeing different percentages in the news and I'm wondering if this affects when extended benefits might kick in.

Bottom line: the unemployment rate is calculated as unemployed people divided by total labor force. For your UI benefits, it mainly matters for potentially triggering extended benefit programs when the rate stays high for consecutive months. Your individual benefit amount is based on your wages, not the unemployment rate.

0 coins

Perfect summary, thanks! This clears up a lot of my confusion.

0 coins

Xan Dae

•

Agree, this thread was really helpful for understanding how it all works.

0 coins

One more thing - if you're having trouble getting information from Washington ESD directly, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier actually works. I was skeptical at first but it got me through to an agent who explained my claim status in 5 minutes vs the weeks I spent trying to call myself.

0 coins

Good to know there are options when the phone lines are impossible to get through on.

0 coins

Yeah, especially during busy periods when everyone's trying to call at once.

0 coins

Sarah Ali

How does Washington ESD decide how much unemployment you get?

I'm trying to figure out how Washington ESD calculates my weekly benefit amount. I worked at two different jobs last year - one full-time making $18/hour and another part-time making $15/hour on weekends. My claim got approved but I'm getting $347 per week and I'm not sure how they came up with that number. Does anyone know the formula they use? I looked on their website but it's confusing with all the base period stuff.

Does anyone know if they ever review or recalculate your benefit amount after your claim starts? Like if there was an error initially?

0 coins

They can recalculate if there was an error in your wage records or if additional wage information becomes available. You'd need to contact Washington ESD to request a review.

0 coins

Good to know! I think there might be some missing wages on my record.

0 coins

Thanks for this detailed breakdown everyone! I feel like I finally understand how Washington ESD calculates unemployment benefits. The formula isn't as mysterious as I thought.

0 coins

Right? Once you know the formula it makes perfect sense. Wish they just put this explanation clearly on their website.

0 coins

Exactly! This forum thread is way clearer than anything on the official Washington ESD site.

0 coins

Dylan Baskin

Will I get paid for my waiting week on unemployment benefits in Washington?

I just filed my first weekly claim with Washington ESD and I'm confused about the waiting week. My claim shows approved but zero payment for the first week. I've been reading conflicting information online - some sites say Washington has no waiting week, others mention it was eliminated. Will I eventually get paid for this first week or is it just gone forever? I really need that money since I've been out of work for three weeks already.

UPDATE: I just checked my account again and there's actually a notice I missed saying they need to verify my identity before releasing payments. So it wasn't a waiting week issue at all!

0 coins

Wait, that update wasn't from me - I'm still the original poster and I haven't found any ID verification requests yet.

0 coins

Sorry, my mistake! Got confused about who was who in this thread.

0 coins

Thanks everyone for all the help! I'm going to check my account thoroughly for any hidden notices or required actions, and if I can't figure it out I'll either try calling during lunch or check out that Claimyr service. Really appreciate knowing there's no waiting week so I know something is actually wrong.

0 coins

Hope you get it sorted out quickly. The Claimyr thing really did work for me if you decide to try it.

0 coins

Keep us posted! These kinds of issues are so frustrating but usually have simple solutions once you find the right person to talk to.

0 coins

Luca Romano

How long do you have to work to collect unemployment in Washington?

I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits in Washington state. I've been working at my current job for about 8 months but before that I had a few months gap where I wasn't working. Does anyone know exactly how long you need to work to be eligible for Washington ESD unemployment? I'm worried I might not have enough work history to qualify.

This whole thread has been really helpful! I'm in a similar situation and was totally confused about the requirements. Going to try calling Washington ESD tomorrow morning bright and early.

0 coins

Good luck! Set aside a few hours and have all your employment info ready. Pay stubs, employer info, exact dates, etc.

0 coins

Thanks for the tip! I'll gather everything tonight so I'm prepared.

0 coins

Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I think I have a better understanding now. Going to gather my pay stubs and employment dates, then either call Washington ESD or maybe try that Claimyr service if I can't get through on my own.

0 coins

You're welcome! Feel free to come back and update us on how it goes. These kinds of real experiences help other people in similar situations.

0 coins

Definitely update us! And honestly, even if you're not sure you qualify, it's worth applying. The worst case is you get a definitive answer about your eligibility.

0 coins

Prev1...16911692169316941695...2231Next