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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
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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For future reference, if anyone needs to actually speak with a Washington ESD representative about PFML or any other benefits, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but when you're stuck and need answers, it's worth having options.
I might bookmark that for future reference. The phone wait times with ESD are ridiculous.
That's exactly why I ended up trying it. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human who can give you specific guidance for your situation.
This has been such a helpful thread! I'm saving this for when my sister goes on maternity leave next year. Had no idea about the difference between UI and PFML.
Definitely share this info with her! I wish I had known about PFML from the beginning instead of worrying about unemployment eligibility.
Will do! The more people know about these programs, the better prepared they'll be.
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If anyone needs to actually talk to Washington ESD about their claim status, I can't recommend Claimyr enough. Saved me so much time and frustration trying to get through on my own.
I bookmarked their website just in case. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have as backup!
Final advice: be patient with the progress status, keep filing weekly claims, maintain your job search activities, and don't hesitate to reach out for help if it takes longer than expected. The system works, it just takes time.
Perfect summary. Thank you to everyone who helped explain what progress status means. This thread was super helpful!
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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.
Natalie Wang
I used Claimyr when I needed to talk to Washington ESD about a claim issue from the employer side. Way better than trying to get through their regular phone system. The agents they connect you to are the same ones you'd reach calling directly, just without the 3-hour wait times.
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Mason Davis
•That's the second recommendation for Claimyr. Might be worth trying if I need to follow up on this case.
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Noah Torres
•Yeah I was skeptical at first but it really works. Saved me so much time and frustration dealing with Washington ESD.
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Samantha Hall
Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify someone from unemployment in Washington. It depends on the specific circumstances and whether Washington ESD determines it was misconduct. Your documentation will be crucial if they investigate.
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Mason Davis
•Thanks everyone for the insights. Sounds like I need to wait and see if Washington ESD contacts me, then provide my documentation if they do.
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Ryan Young
•Exactly. And don't stress too much - if you have good documentation showing a pattern of policy violations, Washington ESD will likely side with you.
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