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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.
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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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Thank you all so much for the detailed responses! I feel much more confident about starting the application process now. Going to gather all my documents this weekend and apply on Monday.
Good luck! Don't hesitate to come back here if you run into any issues during the process.
You've got this! The anticipation is worse than the actual application.
One last tip - if you worked in multiple states recently, you might need to file in the state where you earned the most wages. Washington ESD can help determine which state you should file in if you're not sure.
I only worked in Washington so that shouldn't be an issue for me, but good to know!
Perfect! That definitely simplifies things for your application.
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Last thing - keep all your documents organized. Pay stubs, termination letter, any correspondence from Washington ESD. You never know when you might need them.
Will do. I'll start a folder for all the unemployment stuff.
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I wish there was better communication about timelines from Washington ESD. The uncertainty of not knowing when you'll hear back about adjudication makes everything so much more stressful.
Totally agree! The waiting period is the worst part. At least if they gave you a better estimate of how long it would take, you could plan accordingly.
This is why I'm thinking about trying Claimyr to actually talk to someone. The uncertainty is driving me crazy.
Just want to say good luck with your claim! Being fired is stressful enough without having to worry about whether you'll get benefits. At least you know now that it's worth filing and seeing what happens.
Thank you! I feel much better about the whole situation after reading everyone's responses. Going to file my claim today.
That's great! Hope everything works out for you. Keep us updated on how it goes.
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The only people who might judge you for filing unemployment are people who have never been in that situation themselves. And their opinions don't matter anyway.
Very true. I need to stop worrying about other people's judgments.
Just wanted to add that when I had trouble reaching Washington ESD about my weekly claims, Claimyr really helped me get connected quickly. Much better than spending hours on hold.
Thanks for the recommendation. Sounds like a lot of people have had good experiences with that service.
AstroAce
For what it's worth, Washington's unemployment benefits are pretty decent compared to other states. The maximum weekly benefit of $1015 is higher than most places. Just make sure you file your weekly claims on time every week or you'll lose those payments.
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Emma Davis
•When do weekly claims have to be filed? Is there a specific day of the week?
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AstroAce
•You can file anytime during your assigned week, but most people do it on Sundays. Just don't wait until the last minute in case the website is down.
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Yuki Kobayashi
If anyone is still confused about the calculation, I found this helpful: take your total wages from your highest earning quarter in the base period, divide by 26, and that's roughly your weekly benefit (subject to the min/max limits). The 'percentage' varies by person but it usually works out to 40-55% of your average weekly pay.
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Emma Davis
•This is the clearest explanation I've seen. Thanks! I think I have a better understanding now of how Washington ESD calculates benefits.
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