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!
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Just wanted to update - I tried Claimyr this morning after reading about it here and got connected to a Washington ESD agent in about 10 minutes. They fixed my certification problem immediately and I was able to file my weekly claim. Definitely recommend it if you're stuck.
Wow, that's a great success story! I'm definitely going to check out that video demo link someone posted earlier.
So glad to hear it worked for you too! It's really a game-changer when you need to reach Washington ESD quickly.
Don't forget you can also try calling the Washington ESD customer service line early in the morning right when they open. Sometimes you can get through before the lines get too busy.
What time do they open? I've tried calling before but never got through.
I think it's 8 AM but honestly I've never gotten through either. That's why these alternative methods people are suggesting sound so appealing.
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Had a friend who used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. She said it was super helpful for getting through to ESD when she had payment issues. Might be worth looking into if you don't see your money by next week.
Good to have that as a backup option! Hoping I won't need it but good to know it exists
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Don't panic if your first payment takes a few weeks to arrive. The system moves slowly but it will eventually come through if you qualify.
That's reassuring. I was worried about how long it might take.
Yeah, just keep filing your weekly claims and be patient. The money will come eventually.
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I've been through this whole process twice now and the key is just to stay persistent. Even if your initial claim gets denied, don't give up. The appeals process exists for a reason.
Did you win your appeals both times?
Won one, lost one. The one I lost was because I actually did violate a clear company policy, so that was fair. The other was just a personality conflict with my manager.
For what it's worth, most employers don't bother contesting unemployment claims unless it was a really egregious firing. It's too much hassle for them and costs money in legal fees.
That's reassuring. Hopefully if it comes to that, my company won't fight it.
Yeah, unless you stole something or did something really bad, most companies just let it go. They've got bigger things to worry about.
MidnightRider
Last piece of advice - once you start receiving benefits, don't spend it all at once. Remember you'll need to pay taxes on unemployment income and it might affect your tax refund next year. Consider setting aside a portion for taxes.
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Malik Johnson
•Oh wow, I didn't realize unemployment was taxable. Thanks for the heads up!
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MidnightRider
•Yeah, you can choose to have taxes withheld from your benefits or pay them later. Just something to keep in mind.
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Andre Laurent
The whole process can seem overwhelming at first but you'll get through it. Just take it one step at a time and don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it. Good luck with your application!
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Malik Johnson
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting the application now.
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Andre Laurent
•You're welcome! Feel free to come back if you have more questions during the process.
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