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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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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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Make sure to file online through the Washington ESD website as soon as possible. The sooner you file, the sooner your benefit year starts. Even if there's adjudication, you'll get backpay from your filing date if approved.
I'll file today. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and encouragement!
Good luck with your claim! Remember that getting fired doesn't automatically disqualify you - it all depends on the specific circumstances. Based on what you've described, you have a good chance of being approved.
Thank you! I feel much more confident about applying now after reading all these responses.
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Been trying to reach Washington ESD for 2 weeks about my claim status. This phone system is impossible.
How does that work exactly? Do they actually get you connected to a real person?
Yeah, they handle all the calling and waiting, then connect you when they get an agent on the line. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.
Final update: My claim was approved and I got my first payment! The whole process took about 3 weeks from start to finish. Thanks everyone for the guidance.
Congratulations! Remember to keep filing your weekly claims and doing your job searches.
That's awesome! Gives me hope that mine will come through soon too.
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The whole process is stressful but thousands of people go through it successfully every week. Take it one step at a time and don't panic.
Thanks everyone for all the help. I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck! Come back and let us know how it goes.
One last thing - keep filing those weekly claims even if you find a job right away. You might be eligible for partial benefits if you're working reduced hours.
That's good to know. I'm hoping to find something soon but it's tough out there.
Yeah the job market is rough. Unemployment benefits will help bridge the gap while you search.
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One last tip - keep detailed records of your job search activities from day one. Even if you're not sure you qualify yet, start documenting job applications and contacts. Washington ESD can ask for this information going back to when you first became unemployed.
Great advice! I'll start keeping a log right away.
Yes, and use the WorkSourceWA website to track your job search activities. It integrates with your unemployment claim.
Haley Bennett
One last tip - if you do end up needing to reach Washington ESD directly about your claim status or the contest, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of trying to get through on my own.
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Eli Butler
•I'm definitely going to try that if I can't get through the regular way. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Douglas Foster
•Same here, I used it last month when I had questions about my job search requirements. Much easier than the regular phone system.
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Nina Chan
Good luck with everything! Remember to keep filing those weekly claims no matter what happens with the contest. You don't want to miss out on benefits you're entitled to.
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Eli Butler
•Will do! I really appreciate everyone taking the time to help me understand all this.
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