Washington Unemployment

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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!


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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.


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.


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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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Washington's unemployment system has gotten better over the years but still has its issues. The benefit calculator and online filing are pretty straightforward though.

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I disagree - tried to file online last month and the system kept crashing. Ended up having to call anyway.

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That's frustrating. I had a smooth experience but sounds like it's not consistent for everyone.

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Bottom line - $999 is the max, most people get less based on their actual earnings, and you need to maintain eligibility requirements to keep receiving benefits. File your claim if you think you qualify and let ESD calculate your exact amount.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I think I have enough details now to decide whether to file.

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Good luck with your claim! Feel free to ask if you run into any issues during the process.

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File immediately and keep records of everything. Save confirmation numbers, print out your application, and document all your communications with Washington ESD. This stuff becomes important if there are any disputes or issues with your claim later.

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Good advice about keeping records. I learned that the hard way with a previous claim.

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The day you become unemployed is the day you should file. There's literally no advantage to waiting and potentially significant disadvantages. Washington ESD's system is designed around claim filing dates, so delaying just creates problems for yourself.

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Thanks everyone for the advice! I'm convinced - filing my claim today as soon as I get home.

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Smart choice. Good luck with your claim process!

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Good luck! Hope everything goes smoothly for you

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And remember if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD for any reason, there are ways to get through without spending hours on hold

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Just remember that even if your deposit is delayed, as long as your claim shows 'paid' you will get the money. Washington ESD doesn't lose payments, they just sometimes take longer to process.

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That's reassuring. I was starting to worry the money might just disappear.

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Exactly right. The 'paid' status is your confirmation that the funds are on their way.

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FINAL UPDATE: Got my deposit this morning! Thursday at 6am, so about 72 hours from filing Sunday night. Thanks everyone for the advice and reassurance. Setting up those bank alerts now for future peace of mind.

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Great to hear! The timing sounds totally normal for this week.

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Glad it worked out! Keep that Claimyr info handy for any future issues.

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You sound like you're in a good position. Store closure, good work history, available for work - you should be approved without any issues. Just follow the rules and you'll be fine.

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Thank you so much! This community has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to file my claim today.

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Good luck! Keep us posted on how it goes.

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One last tip - when you file your weekly claims, be consistent with your answers. If Washington ESD sees discrepancies from week to week, it can trigger an investigation.

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Great advice! I'll make sure to be consistent with my reporting.

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