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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
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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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Final tip: when you do get through, ask the agent for their direct extension or supervisor contact if possible. Some agents will give you a way to reach them directly if you need follow-up help. Not all will do this but it's worth asking.
That's smart. Having a direct contact would save so much time if I need to call back.
I never thought to ask for that. Wish I had known that when I was dealing with my issues.
Thanks everyone for all the help and phone numbers. I'm going to try the adjudication line first thing tomorrow morning. If that doesn't work I'll probably give that Claimyr service a try since so many people here said it worked for them. Will update if I get through!
Hope you get it sorted out. The appeal process can be stressful but if you have a valid case it's worth fighting.
Let us know how it goes. Always helpful to hear what methods actually work for people.
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If you get denied initially don't give up! You can appeal the decision and often win if you have good documentation. The appeals process takes time but it's worth it if you think you qualify.
Appeals are another situation where getting through to Washington ESD by phone is crucial. Claimyr helped me reach someone during my appeal process too - sometimes you need to speak with a human to resolve complex issues.
The appeal deadline is strict - I think you only have 30 days from the determination notice to file your appeal.
Overall Washington has pretty decent unemployment benefits compared to other states. The max benefit of $999/week is higher than most places. Just make sure you follow all the rules and file your weekly claims on time.
Good luck with your claim! The process can be stressful but the benefits really help while you're job searching.
Just remember to start your job search right away even while waiting for approval. The market is competitive right now.
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hey if you end up having trouble with washington esd phone lines like everyone else, that claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier actually works. got me through to someone when i needed to sort out a wage issue on my claim.
Good to know there are options if I run into problems. Hopefully I won't need to call at all.
fingers crossed for you! but its good to know about backup options just in case
The whole eligibility thing really isn't as scary as it seems at first. Most people who think they might qualify actually do qualify.
That's reassuring. I've been stressing about this more than I probably needed to.
Totally normal to stress about it when you're unemployed. But the system is generally designed to help people who've been working.
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I used the WorkSource website to get some benefit estimates. It's not perfect but gives you a general idea. Plus you'll need to register there anyway for the job search requirements.
Thanks, I'll check that out too. Good point about needing to register there anyway.
Yeah, might as well get familiar with both systems since they're connected for unemployment purposes.
Final thought - even if the benefit amount isn't huge, it's still worth filing if you qualify. Every bit helps when you're between jobs, and the job search support through WorkSource can actually be useful.
True, I figure any amount is better than nothing. Thanks everyone for all the info!
Good luck with your claim! Hope the process goes smoothly for you.
Dmitry Volkov
One last thing - make sure you understand the difference between being laid off and being fired if it comes to that. The reason for separation affects your eligibility even if you meet the work requirements.
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GalaxyGazer
•They said it would be due to budget cuts, so that should count as a layoff rather than being fired for cause, right?
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Dmitry Volkov
•Yes, budget cuts typically qualify as a layoff which makes you eligible for benefits. Being fired for misconduct is what can disqualify you.
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StarSeeker
Hope this all works out for you! At least you know you'd qualify for Washington ESD benefits based on your work history if the worst case scenario happens.
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GalaxyGazer
•Thanks! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much less anxious about the whole situation now.
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StarSeeker
•That's what these forums are for! Good luck with everything.
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