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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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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 work for multiple employers as a per diem worker, you need to list ALL of them on your application. Don't just put your main employer or the one where you lost hours. Washington ESD needs the complete picture.
Good point! I work per diem at two different hospitals so I'll make sure to include both.
Yes! And when you file weekly claims, report earnings from ALL employers, not just the one where you lost hours. Honesty is key with Washington ESD.
For what it's worth, I've been collecting partial unemployment as a per diem worker for 6 months now and haven't had any issues. The system works if you follow the rules and report everything accurately. Don't let the complexity scare you away from benefits you've earned.
Thank you so much everyone! I feel much more confident about filing now. Going to start my application this weekend.
Good luck! Remember to keep detailed records of everything - wages, job searches, all of it. Documentation is your friend with Washington ESD.
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I went through this exact situation 8 months ago. There really are no extensions available right now. The best thing you can do is use your remaining weeks to aggressively job search and line up other assistance. It's tough but that's the reality of the current system.
What did you end up doing for income after your benefits ran out?
Combination of gig work, food assistance, and help from family until I finally found a permanent job 3 months later. It was rough but I made it through.
One more suggestion - if you're having trouble getting through to Washington ESD for definitive answers about your specific situation, I had success with Claimyr too. They got me connected to an agent who walked through my entire benefit history and confirmed my exact end date. Worth it for the peace of mind of knowing exactly where you stand.
I think I'm definitely going to try that service. Seems like several people here have had good experiences with it.
Same here, I'm tired of playing phone tag with Washington ESD. If there's a service that can actually get me through to someone, I'm all for it.
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I've been using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it's been a lifesaver for getting through to Washington ESD. Worth checking out if you need to talk to someone about your claim.
Is there a cost for using Claimyr or is it free?
There's a fee but honestly it's worth it to avoid spending entire days trying to get through on the phone. The video demo explains how it works.
Bottom line - unemployment through Washington ESD is definitely a public benefit that you need to report on housing and other benefit applications. Don't risk getting your application denied by leaving it off.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I'll make sure to include my UI income on the housing application.
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Does anyone know if vacation pay or severance affects your benefit calculation?
Ah that makes sense. The timing matters more than the calculation itself.
I had questions about severance too and used claimyr.com to get through to someone at Washington ESD. They explained exactly how it would affect my claim timeline.
Eli Butler
Honestly at this point I'd try the Claimyr thing. Six weeks is way too long and clearly something is wrong that you can't see from your end. Need to get a human on the phone to figure out what's blocking your payments.
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Ryan Young
•Yeah I think you're right. I'm going to check out that website tonight and see if I can get through to someone tomorrow.
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Marcus Patterson
•Keep us posted on what you find out! Curious to hear what was actually wrong with your claim.
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Lydia Bailey
UPDATE: Used Claimyr this morning and finally got through to Washington ESD! Turns out my former employer did contest my claim but the notice got sent to my old address somehow. Agent is fixing the address issue and said I should see my back payments within 5-7 business days once the contest is resolved. Thanks everyone for the help!
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Sofia Price
•See? I knew it had to be something like that. Washington ESD's system just doesn't communicate problems very well.
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Alice Coleman
•Thanks for updating us! Definitely going to remember Claimyr if I ever have issues getting through to them.
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