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!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
Remember that unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld or pay them when you file your tax return.
I didn't know that! Should I have taxes withheld?
It's usually a good idea to avoid a big tax bill later. You can change your withholding election anytime through your online account.
One last thing - keep copies of everything. Save confirmation numbers, print important pages, and document all your job search activities. If there's ever a problem, you'll need that documentation.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared to apply now.
Good luck with your application! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues.
Join the conversation
Washington ESD also has workshops and job search resources available. Worth checking out even if you're not required to use them yet.
Where do you find information about those?
Through WorkSource Washington - they partner with ESD to provide employment services.
Join the conversation
Just want to add - don't panic if the process seems overwhelming at first. Take it step by step and ask questions if you're not sure about something. Better to get it right the first time than have to fix problems later.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. Feeling much more prepared now to file when the time comes.
One last tip - set up direct deposit when you file your claim. It's faster than waiting for a debit card to arrive in the mail and you'll get your benefits sooner.
Good point! I'll have my bank info ready when I file.
Yeah, the debit card option can take 7-10 days to arrive, so direct deposit is definitely the way to go if you have a bank account.
Join the conversation
The 26 week thing is firm - I learned that the hard way. No exceptions, no extensions currently available. Plan accordingly and maybe start looking into food banks and other assistance programs if you're getting close to the limit without job prospects.
Harsh reality but probably good advice. Better to prepare for the worst case scenario than be caught off guard.
Thanks for the reality check. I think I need to start treating my job search more urgently.
I exhausted my benefits last month and it's been really tough. Started driving for rideshare apps to make ends meet. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up to really start preparing before you hit that 26-week mark.
It's not easy. Making about 60% of what I was getting from unemployment, but it's something. Still applying for full-time jobs though.
Hang in there. I was in a similar spot and eventually found something. The gig work at least shows employment activity to future employers.
Lucy Lam
The work search requirement trips up a lot of people. You need to make at least 3 job search contacts per week and keep detailed records. Even if you're on temporary layoff, you still need to search unless you have a specific return date within 4 weeks.
0 coins
Lucy Lam
•Applying for jobs, contacting employers directly, attending job fairs, networking events. Has to be stuff that could reasonably lead to employment.
0 coins
Aidan Hudson
•And you have to keep records of everything - company names, contacts, dates, method of contact. Washington ESD can audit your job search at any time.
0 coins
Zoe Wang
I had success getting through to Washington ESD using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. The agent walked me through exactly why I was denied and what I needed to do to fix it. Way better than trying to decipher the confusing denial letter on my own.
0 coins
Logan Greenburg
•I'm starting to think I need to talk to an actual person about this instead of guessing what went wrong.
0 coins
Zoe Wang
•Definitely worth it. The denial letters are written in confusing bureaucratic language. An agent can explain it in plain English and tell you exactly what to do next.
0 coins