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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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Quick question - if your employer eventually pays you the back wages, do you have to pay back the unemployment benefits?
Yes, you would need to report any back pay to Washington ESD. Depending on the timing and amounts, you might need to repay some benefits. Always report changes in your situation.
Good question. I'll make sure to report it if my employer ever catches up on the missed payments.
Thanks for sharing your experience OP. This is exactly the kind of real-world situation that the unemployment system should handle smoothly, but it's clearly not as straightforward as it should be.
Yeah, it definitely wasn't straightforward. Without help from people here and that Claimyr service, I would have been stuck.
The system really needs to be more user-friendly. People shouldn't need special services just to talk to a government agency.
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One more thing - if you have any issues or questions about your claim, try to get help early. Don't wait until week 20 to figure out problems. The Washington ESD phone lines are brutal but services like Claimyr can help you actually get through to talk to someone when you need it.
It's really bad. High call volume, system hangs up on you, hours on hold. Claimyr basically automates the calling process so you don't have to sit there hitting redial all day.
I was skeptical at first but after spending 6 hours one day trying to get through, I tried Claimyr and got connected the next morning. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to resolve issues.
Bottom line for OP: 26 weeks maximum, file immediately, keep detailed job search records, stay on top of your weekly claims, and get help early if issues come up. That's the formula for getting your full benefits without problems.
Good luck with your job search! The accounting market is pretty good right now so hopefully you won't need all 26 weeks.
Thanks! I'm optimistic but it's good to know what the safety net looks like.
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If it helps, I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when I was having payment delays. They helped me figure out there was a small issue with my work search log that was holding things up. Got it resolved same day.
Seems like several people have had good luck with that. Might be worth trying if my payment doesn't come through soon.
Yeah I was skeptical at first but it really does make getting help from Washington ESD way easier.
Update: Just checked my account and there's a payment showing as processed yesterday! Should hit my bank account tomorrow. Thanks everyone for the help and explaining the timeline. Feel much better now knowing what to expect going forward.
Awesome! Now you know the routine for next time.
Perfect timing! Glad we could help ease your worries.
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Glad you got your answer OP. For anyone else reading this thread later - the key takeaway is DON'T WAIT. File your unemployment claim immediately after job loss in Washington state. There's no benefit to waiting and you'll only lose money.
Exactly! Message received loud and clear. Filing now!
This should be pinned somewhere - such useful info for people in this situation.
Ava Martinez
For future reference, Washington ESD has a payment schedule page that shows when payments are typically processed each week. Might help with planning.
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NeonNebula
•I didn't know that existed, do you have a link?
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Ava Martinez
•It's buried in their website under the payments section, not easy to find unfortunately
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Miguel Ortiz
this whole thread is making me realize how many people have payment timing issues with Washington ESD. seems like a pretty common problem
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Zainab Omar
•Yeah it's definitely not just isolated cases, their payment system needs work
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Connor Murphy
•At least we can help each other figure out what's normal vs what needs attention
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