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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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Beware ESD will probably put your claim in adjudication and make you WAIT FOREVER!!!! The system is literally designed to make you give up. They did this to me when I had worked in 2 states too. If your claim goes to adjudication and you can't get through to anyone, I ended up using that Claimyr service someone else mentioned and it actually worked - got me through to a real person in like 20 minutes when I'd been trying for WEEKS on my own. Just don't expect ESD to handle anything smoothly when multiple states are involved!!
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THEY DENIED MY EXTENSION FOR NO REASON AT ALL!!!!! Had all the right paperwork and everything and still got screwed over. Now they want me to pay back $2300!!! The whole system is RIGGED against injured workers!!!!!
That sounds frustrating, but there's usually a specific reason for denials. Did you appeal the decision? You have the right to appeal within 30 days, and many denied extensions get approved on appeal if you provide additional documentation. Also, were you on regular UI with medical standby or on a worker's comp claim? They're handled very differently.
Update: I talked to my doctor and he's filling out the certification form tomorrow. He's specifying that I cannot work ANY job until at least February 15th due to my mobility limitations and pain management needs. I also talked to my employer, and they're holding my position for me (thankfully). Thanks everyone for the advice - I'll keep filing my weekly claims without interruption while waiting for the extension approval.
Great update! Sounds like you're taking all the right steps. Remember to upload the form as soon as you get it back from your doctor. Keep us posted on how it goes!
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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST US!!! I've been saying this for YEARS!!! They DELIBERATELY make it impossible to reach them and they DELIBERATELY use these old "issues" to deny benefits so they don't have to pay out!!! It's all about protecting their precious trust fund and making claimants suffer. I bet they have performance metrics for adjusters based on how many claims they DENY rather than approve!!
Do you really think it's intentional? I mean that's scary if true. I've been trying to get through for weeks and starting to feel like they're ignoring me on purpose...
While ESD definitely has serious system and process problems, there's no evidence of intentional claim suppression. The real issue is that their technology infrastructure dates back to the 1980s with layers of patches and workarounds added over decades. The legislature hasn't funded a complete system overhaul that's desperately needed. The current system was designed for traditional employment patterns, not the modern workforce with multiple jobs, gig work, etc. That's what causes most of these problems, not malicious intent.
UPDATE: Called my state representative's office today and they're collecting similar stories about ESD system problems to present at the next workforce committee meeting. If you've experienced similar issues with old claims affecting new ones, send your story to your rep! Maybe if enough of us complain, they'll finally update their systems.
good idea! which rep did u contact? i'm in snohomish county and wanna send mine too
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Be warned that I tried that Claimyr thing and while I did get through to ESD, the rep told me there was nothing they could do to speed up adjudication. Complete waste of money and got my hopes up for nothing. Still waiting after 7 weeks.
It really depends on why your claim is in adjudication. Some issues only specific adjudicators can resolve. But at minimum, getting through to someone can tell you what's actually holding up your claim and if any documentation is missing. Sometimes just having that information is worth it instead of being completely in the dark.
did u hav 2 do anything special after contacting the govs office? or they just magically fixed it overnight?
The person I spoke with took down all my information (claim ID, full name, last 4 of SSN) and said they would forward it to their ESD liaison. They couldn't promise anything but said someone would look at it within 48 hours. It actually got resolved in less than 24 hours! I didn't have to do anything else.
Oliver Zimmermann
Just to provide some additional information: When you're partially employed, you can earn up to 1/3 of your weekly benefit amount without any reduction in benefits. Beyond that, each dollar reduces your benefit by about 75 cents. For example: - If your WBA is $675 - You can earn up to $225 (1/3 of $675) with no reduction - Since you earned $178, which is less than $225, you should actually receive your full benefit amount of $675 Make sure you continue completing your job search requirements each week until you're working full-time (defined as 35+ hours per week or earning more than your weekly benefit amount).
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Paolo Ricci
•That's not correct for Washington state. Washington doesn't have the 1/3 earnings disregard that some other states have. In WA, any earnings reduce your benefit by 75% of what you earned. The ESD handbook is clear on this point.
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Oliver Zimmermann
•You're absolutely right - I was thinking of Oregon's system. Thanks for the correction! Washington does indeed deduct 75% of ALL earnings from the weekly benefit amount without any initial earnings disregard. Sorry for the confusion!
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Keisha Williams
Update: Got my payment today! They took off $133.50 from my regular benefit amount, exactly like @practical_solution said. So the 75% formula is correct. Thanks everyone for your help!
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