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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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I used Claimyr when I had questions about stopping my benefits properly. Really helpful to actually talk to someone who could confirm I was doing everything right. The peace of mind was worth it.
How quickly were you able to get through with that service?
Like 10 minutes compared to the hours I'd spent trying to call directly. Made the whole process less stressful.
Bottom line - you're doing the right thing by asking and being careful. Report your last partial week accurately, then stop filing when you're working full time. Washington ESD makes this part pretty straightforward.
Thanks everyone! Feeling much more confident about handling this properly now.
You've got this! Good luck with the new job.
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One last thing - make sure your business address and contact info is current with Washington ESD. You don't want to miss important notices because they went to an old address.
Good reminder. I'll double-check that in their employer portal. Thanks to everyone for all the helpful advice!
You're welcome! Sounds like you're approaching this the right way. Your former employees are lucky to have had a considerate employer.
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For anyone still struggling with this, remember that Washington ESD's job search requirements can be found in your eligibility interview notes. Review those periodically to make sure you're still meeting all conditions.
Where do I find those notes in my account? I don't remember seeing them.
They should be under your eligibility determination documents. If you can't find them, that's another good reason to call and ask for clarification.
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Just wanted to add that if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD about your benefit amount or any other questions, I've had good luck with Claimyr recently. They handle the calling and waiting so you don't have to spend your whole day on hold. Check out claimyr.com if you're interested.
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind if I run into any issues with my claim.
Good tip, the regular Washington ESD phone lines are absolutely brutal to get through on.
Hope this helps! Your $362 sounds totally normal for your situation. Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims on time and do your job search activities. The system works pretty well once you get used to it.
Thanks everyone for all the help! Feel much better about my benefit amount now and know what to expect going forward.
Good luck with the job hunt! Hope you find something soon.
Khalid Howes
I know someone who managed to get UI after their workers comp ended but before they were fully healed. They were cleared for light duty work and actively looking for jobs they could physically handle. Took some documentation but it worked out.
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Laila Prince
•That gives me some hope. I'm hoping my situation might be similar once I get a bit further along in recovery.
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Khalid Howes
•Just make sure you have all your medical documentation organized. Washington ESD will want detailed info about your work capabilities.
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Ben Cooper
Final thought - consider talking to a workers comp attorney if your case is complex. They often know the ins and outs of how these benefits interact and can advise you on timing your UI application for the best outcome.
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Laila Prince
•I hadn't thought about getting an attorney involved. Is that expensive?
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Ben Cooper
•Many workers comp attorneys work on contingency, meaning they only get paid if you get a settlement. Consultation might be free.
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