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- 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.
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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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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!
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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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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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honestly the whole thing makes me mad because other states handled the unemployment surge way better than Washington. We had the worst processing times in the country for a while
Washington definitely struggled more than most states. The combination of outdated systems and poor leadership made everything worse.
and now we're all paying for their failure with longer wait times and more bureaucracy. it's not fair
I think the biggest lasting effect is that filing for unemployment went from being straightforward to being a nightmare. You used to be able to call and actually talk to someone. Now you need special services just to reach an agent.
That's why I'm glad I found Claimyr. At least there's a way to get through now, even if we shouldn't need it.
It's sad that we have to pay extra just to access our own benefits. The massive unemployment period really broke everything.
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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.
Alejandro Castro
Bottom line - your employer has a financial incentive to contest claims they think are invalid, but legitimate layoffs are usually not worth fighting. Keep your documentation and don't worry too much if you were truly laid off due to business reasons.
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Kaitlyn Jenkins
•Thanks everyone for all the explanations. I feel much better about my situation now. Going to keep my layoff paperwork handy just in case.
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Caleb Bell
•Good luck with your claim! The adjudication should go smoothly with proper documentation.
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Monique Byrd
One more thing - even if your employer contests, you can still receive benefits while the issue is being resolved if Washington ESD's initial determination is in your favor. Just be aware you might have to pay back benefits if the decision gets reversed later.
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Kaitlyn Jenkins
•That's a relief - at least I won't be left with nothing while they sort it out. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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Jackie Martinez
•Just make sure to keep filing your weekly claims even during appeals - you can't get paid for weeks you don't claim.
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