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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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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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Just want to add - keep track of all your payments for tax purposes. Washington ESD will send you a 1099-G form at the end of the year, but it's good to have your own records too.
Ugh, I forgot unemployment is taxable income. Do they take taxes out automatically?
You can choose to have taxes withheld when you set up your claim, but it's optional. If you don't, you'll owe taxes when you file your return.
Bottom line - be patient with the first payment. It usually takes 2-3 weeks from when you first file to when you see money, especially if you're getting the debit card mailed to you.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better about the process now.
This thread should be pinned - so much useful info for new unemployment claimants!
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I was skeptical about paying for help with Washington ESD calls, but after trying Claimyr I have to admit it works. Got connected to someone who answered all my questions about job search requirements and even helped me understand my eligibility review. Sometimes it's worth paying for efficiency.
How quickly were you able to get through?
For anyone still confused, I called WorkSourceWA (which is free) and they confirmed the 3 job search activities per week requirement. They also offered to help me with my job search strategy which was nice.
That's a great free resource! I should probably take advantage of their services too.
WorkSourceWA has been really helpful for me too. Their career counselors actually know what they're talking about.
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Does anyone know if the benefit amount calculation changes if you have dependents? I have two kids and wondering if that affects anything.
Washington doesn't have dependent allowances for unemployment benefits. Your benefit amount is based solely on your work history and wages, not family size.
Ok thanks, that's different from some other government programs I've dealt with.
Just filed my claim last week and was wondering about all this. Really helpful thread, thanks everyone! Now I just need to figure out the job search requirements part.
Make sure you register with WorkSourceWA right away if you haven't already. That's required for the job search documentation.
Good tip, I'll do that today. Thanks!
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Last piece of advice - don't take it personally when the system seems to be working against you. It's not designed to be user-friendly and the staff at Washington ESD are dealing with huge caseloads. Stay calm and professional in all your interactions.
That's probably good advice. I can see how this whole situation could make people pretty frustrated and angry.
Exactly. Getting angry at the customer service reps won't help your case. They're just doing their jobs within a flawed system.
Good luck with everything! Unemployment is never fun but at least there's a safety net to help you get back on your feet. Hope you find a new job quickly and don't have to deal with this system for too long.
Thanks! I really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain all this. Definitely feeling less anxious about the whole thing now.
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When I had questions about my eligibility, I tried calling Washington ESD for weeks with no luck. Finally heard about Claimyr from a friend and got connected to an agent the same day. The agent explained exactly what I needed to know about my specific situation.
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Miguel Diaz
•I might have to try that. Been trying to get through to ask about my case for over a week now.
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•It really works. Check out their demo video to see how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ
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Zainab Ahmed
Bottom line: if you've worked in Washington and lost your job through no fault of your own, you should apply. The worst thing that happens is they say no, but you might be surprised and get approved.
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Oliver Fischer
•Thanks to everyone who replied! I'm convinced now - going to apply this afternoon. Really appreciate all the helpful information.
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Connor Gallagher
•Good luck with your application! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
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