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
Man this whole thread is making me anxious about my own claim. Been waiting 4 weeks for adjudication on a misconduct determination and still nothing. How do you guys stay patient with this system?
Yeah I've been keeping up with weekly claims and job searches. Just nerve wracking not knowing if I'll ever see any money.
If you need updates on your claim status, that's another situation where Claimyr helped me get actual answers from ESD instead of just checking the website constantly.
Final update: Successfully filed my claim online! Took about 30 minutes to complete. Now the waiting game begins for adjudication. Thanks again everyone for pushing me to file immediately instead of waiting around.
Awesome! Hoping your adjudication goes smoothly. Keep us posted on how it turns out.
Well done. You've given yourself the best chance by filing promptly and being honest about the circumstances. The process will take time but you're in the system now.
Join the conversation
I went through this exact situation last year. Retail hours got cut from 30 to 15 hours per week. I was able to get partial unemployment for about 4 months until I found a better job. The extra money really helped cover the gap.
That's encouraging to hear. How much did the partial benefits help with your reduced income?
It didn't replace all the lost wages but it made the difference between paying rent and not paying rent, if you know what I mean.
Make sure when you apply that you answer all the questions accurately, especially about why your hours were reduced. Washington ESD will verify with your employer so don't try to embellish or anything.
Definitely won't embellish anything. My situation is pretty straightforward - business is slow so they're cutting everyone's hours.
Join the conversation
Just went through this whole thread and I'm having the exact same problem. Approved 10 days ago, no payment yet. Going to try calling my bank first then look into that Claimyr service if needed.
same boat here, approved last friday and nothing yet
Update: Bank said no holds on their end. Looks like I'll need to contact Washington ESD directly.
Final update: Used Claimyr this morning and got through to Washington ESD within an hour. There was indeed a technical issue with direct deposits from my approval date. Agent manually processed my payment and I should receive it tomorrow. Thanks everyone for the help, especially whoever mentioned Claimyr first!
Join the conversation
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.
They said it would be due to budget cuts, so that should count as a layoff rather than being fired for cause, right?
Yes, budget cuts typically qualify as a layoff which makes you eligible for benefits. Being fired for misconduct is what can disqualify you.
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.
Thanks! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much less anxious about the whole situation now.
That's what these forums are for! Good luck with everything.
Amara Nnamani
Bottom line is unemployment insurance is exactly that - insurance for when you lose work. In Washington it covers partial unemployment too which is great for situations like yours. Don't feel bad about using a program you've contributed to through your work history.
0 coins
Luca Romano
•This has been super helpful. I'm definitely going to apply this weekend.
0 coins
Giovanni Mancini
Good luck with your application! The fact that you're asking questions and trying to understand the process shows you'll do fine. Most people who have issues with unemployment claims are the ones who don't bother reading instructions or understanding the requirements.
0 coins
Luca Romano
•Thanks everyone for taking the time to explain this. Feel much more confident about the whole process now.
0 coins