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
Just wanted to add that if you're still working part-time while collecting unemployment, Washington ESD has specific rules about how that affects your weekly benefit amount. They don't just cut you off completely if you earn some money.
That's good to know. I might pick up some part-time work while job searching.
Just make sure to report all earnings when you file your weekly claims. Washington ESD is pretty strict about that.
Final thought - if anyone is having ongoing issues with their claim or benefit calculation, it might be worth contacting your state representative's office. They have staff who can help with Washington ESD issues.
That's actually a great suggestion. I hadn't thought of going that route if needed.
My cousin did that when Washington ESD was taking forever to process his claim. The representative's office got it resolved in like a week.
Join the conversation
The whole Washington ESD system could use better explanations honestly. I spent way too much time confused about various acronyms and status messages when I first filed. At least now I know EUC is just an inactive federal program and nothing to worry about.
Same! This thread has been so educational. I feel much more confident about reading my account now.
Just wanted to add that if Congress ever does reauthorize emergency unemployment programs in the future, Washington ESD would update these statuses accordingly. But for now, ignore the EUC message and focus on your regular UI claim. As long as you're filing weekly and meeting work search requirements, you should be good to go.
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the helpful explanations. I feel so much better about this now.
This was such a helpful thread! Glad we could all learn something together.
Join the conversation
Last thing - if they ask about factors contributing to unemployment in your industry or region, don't worry if you don't know everything. They're not testing your economic knowledge. Just share what you know about your specific situation and company.
That's reassuring. I was worried I'd need to be an expert on economic trends or something.
Nope, they just want your perspective as someone who experienced the job loss firsthand. Your personal experience is valuable data for them.
Update us after your interview! Would be helpful to know what they actually asked so others can prepare for similar situations.
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. Feeling much more prepared now.
Good luck! And remember if you need to reach Washington ESD again for any reason, that Claimyr service is there as an option.
Join the conversation
Another success story for Claimyr here - used them when my claim got stuck in adjudication and needed to speak with someone about documentation I had submitted. The agent was able to review my file immediately and explain exactly what was happening. Saved me weeks of waiting and wondering.
Maybe I should try that for my adjudication issue. Been waiting forever and getting nowhere with the regular phone system.
Definitely worth it if you've been waiting weeks. They handle all the calling and hold time so you don't have to stress about it.
Bottom line - unemployment rates were much higher 4 years ago but your individual claim is evaluated the same way now as it was then. Focus on meeting the basic requirements rather than worrying about overall economic conditions.
Thank you, that's exactly what I needed to hear. I was overthinking the bigger picture when I should focus on my specific situation.
Exactly. As long as you were laid off through no fault of your own and earned enough wages, you should be approved regardless of what unemployment rates look like.
Aisha Rahman
The most important thing is to file your weekly claims on time every week. Missing even one week can cause problems with your benefits. Set a reminder on your phone or calendar.
0 coins
Keisha Jackson
•Good reminder about the weekly filing requirement. I'll definitely set up a reminder if I end up needing benefits.
0 coins
CosmicCrusader
•Yeah the weekly claims are crucial. You have to certify that you're still unemployed and actively looking for work. It's usually due by Sunday each week.
0 coins
Ethan Brown
Bottom line - for retail at $18/hour you should get a decent benefit amount if you qualify. Just make sure you understand all the requirements and deadlines. Washington ESD has a lot of rules but they're there for a reason.
0 coins
Keisha Jackson
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared now if I need to file for unemployment benefits.
0 coins