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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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also btw they ask if ur job is permanent when u file each week so make sure u mark YES since u got hired full time even if its not 40 hrs. my friend marked NO cuz she was on probation period and got flagged for review!!
One more important thing - if your hours increase to 40+ per week or your pay increases, make sure you still report that for your weekly claims. Technically, your claim stays open for a year from when you first applied, but once you have those 4 consecutive weeks over your WBA, it goes inactive. You can always reactivate it within that year if your hours get cut or something changes with your job.
That's good to know! I'm hoping my hours will increase over time, but it's reassuring that I could reactivate if needed. I'll keep filing for at least 4 weeks.
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My sister works for ESD (not speaking officially obvs) and she says ppl get confused about this all the time. The 6x rule is real but its actually about "requalifying" after you've already received benefits in your benefit year and had a break in your claim. For a totally new benefit year after your old one expired, its all about the 680 hrs in your base year. Also if your hours got reduced, def look into partial unemployment! You can sometimes get benefits if you're working part time depending on how much you earn compared to your weekly benefit amount.
This isn't quite accurate. The 6x rule specifically applies when you're filing a completely new claim after having received benefits on a prior claim. It's in RCW 50.04.030. Here's what it says: "An individual who has received benefits under the unemployment compensation laws of any state during a benefit year shall not be eligible for benefits in a subsequent benefit year unless, subsequent to the beginning of the prior benefit year, they performed service and earned remuneration of not less than six times the weekly benefit amount determined for their new benefit year." So it does apply to the OP's situation of filing after a benefit year expiration.
Thanks everyone for the responses! Just to update - I called ESD (used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and got through in about 35 minutes). The agent confirmed I need BOTH the 680 hours AND earnings of at least 6x my previous weekly benefit amount. She checked my records and said I've earned enough to meet the 6x requirement but I'm still about 120 hours short of the 680 hours. So I'll need to keep working for another month or so before I can file a new claim. She also said I might qualify for partial unemployment now since my hours were cut significantly, but I'd need to file a new claim to find out for sure. I'm going to stick it out a bit longer to hit that 680 hour mark first.
Glad you got a clear answer! Keep in mind that when you do file, your benefit amount will be based on your highest-earning quarters in your base year. So if you were earning less at this part-time job than you were before, your weekly benefit amount might be lower than your previous claim. Just something to prepare for.
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I used Claimyr last week when I was in a similar situation (not disqualified but stuck in adjudication forever) and got through to ESD in about 15 minutes. The agent was able to see that there was a flag on my account that needed to be removed. Much better than spending days trying to call them directly.
does that thing rly work? sounds 2 good 2 b true tbh. ESD never answers when i call
It worked for me! They connect you through their system somehow. I was skeptical too but was desperate after trying to get through for two weeks.
UPDATE: I managed to get through to ESD today (after trying Claimyr - totally worth it). The agent confirmed my employer incorrectly reported that I quit. She put notes on my account and advised me to continue with my appeal. She said the appeal should be successful since I have documentation, but it will still take several weeks to process. For anyone facing similar issues - KEEP FILING YOUR WEEKLY CLAIMS even while disqualified! The agent emphasized this multiple times. Also, check your correspondence tab regularly for any letters requiring action. Thanks everyone for your help and advice. I'll update when my appeal is resolved.
Great update! Yes, continuing to file weekly claims is absolutely crucial. I'm glad you got some clarity on the situation. Make sure you're prepared for your appeal hearing - have all your documents organized and be ready to clearly explain the layoff situation. Good luck!
see told u they always mess up!! good luck with appeal!!
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congrats on getting your issue fixed! my claim was stuck for like 3 months last year and i wish i knew about calling the governors office. i just kept calling esd over and over again til i finally got someone helpful. what a waste of time
Thanks! And yeah, I wish I'd known about this option weeks ago. I probably spent 30+ hours total just calling ESD over and over. It's ridiculous that we have to go to these lengths to get our legitimate benefits.
WHY isn't this information on the ESD website?? They deliberately hide these options because they DON'T WANT TO PAY US. I've been stuck in adjudication for 7 weeks and my car was already repossessed. I'm calling the Governor's office TOMORROW MORNING!!!
I understand your frustration, but just to set expectations: while contacting the Governor's office can help expedite your claim, it's not an instant fix for everyone. The effectiveness often depends on how long you've been waiting, the complexity of your claim issue, and current ESD workload. It's definitely worth trying, but also continue pursuing other options simultaneously. If you're facing severe financial hardship, also consider contacting your local WorkSource office as they sometimes have emergency assistance programs while your unemployment claim is processing.
Ryan Young
off topic but has anyone noticed how the esd website is like 10x worse than it was last year? keeps crashing when im trying to file my weekly claim and i have to start all over. so annoying
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Katherine Harris
•Yes! It's been terrible lately. I've found it works better very early in the morning (like 5-6am) when fewer people are using it. Try that if you can.
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Natalie Wang
Quick update question for OP - it's been a few days since your post. Any progress with your claim? Did ESD end up contacting you after the governor's office intervention?
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Chloe Mitchell
•Nothing yet. Still shows the same status online. I'm going to give it until Monday and then probably try calling the governor's office again. Will update if anything changes. Thanks for checking in.
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