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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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Good luck with your job search! The documentation requirements might seem overwhelming at first but once you get into a routine it becomes second nature. And remember, Claimyr is there if you need to clarify anything with ESD directly.
Thank you so much everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about meeting the work search requirements now.
One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is that career counseling sessions with WorkSource or other approved providers count as work search activities too. I've been doing monthly sessions with a career counselor and it's helped me refine my job search strategy while meeting the requirement. Also, don't forget that updating your LinkedIn profile or other professional networking profiles can count - just make sure to document the date and what changes you made. The key is really diversifying your activities so you're not just applying to jobs but also building your professional network and skills.
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Just want to echo what everyone else said - timing matters a LOT with unemployment claims. File the week you become unemployed, not before and definitely not weeks later. You've got this!
Thank you! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel like I actually understand the process now instead of just guessing.
That's what this community is for. We've all been through the unemployment process and know how confusing it can be at first.
Just wanted to add one more important detail - when you file your initial claim, Washington ESD will send you a monetary determination letter that shows your weekly benefit amount and how long your benefits will last. Keep this letter safe because you'll need it if any issues come up later. Also, if you disagree with the benefit amount or qualification decision, you have a limited time to appeal (I think it's 30 days), so don't ignore that paperwork when it arrives!
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That's exactly what happened to me - there was some missing paperwork I had no idea about. Claimyr definitely earned their fee by getting me connected.
For anyone still waiting on payments, I just wanted to share that mine finally hit my account this morning - exactly 48 hours after showing "paid" status. So the 2-3 business day timeline seems pretty accurate for direct deposit. Also got the missing week payment too after calling Washington ESD yesterday (used that Claimyr service everyone mentioned and it really does work). Hang in there everyone!
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Unfortunately, quarterly reviews are standard for all unemployment claims, so you might experience the same issue at the start of April (beginning of Q2 2025). The good news is that now you know what's happening and how to address it. I recommend calling ESD proactively in the last week of March to see if they can prevent the hold from occurring again. Also, because you've contacted them about this issue already, there should be notes in your file that might help avoid the same problem.
FINAL UPDATE: The money finally arrived today! All 8 weeks of backpay hit my account this morning. I can't thank you all enough for the advice - especially about Claimyr and contacting my representative. I'll definitely be proactive about the next quarterly review.
Congratulations on finally getting your payments! This thread should be pinned as a resource for others dealing with the same issue. The quarterly review flag seems to be a huge problem that ESD doesn't communicate about at all. For anyone else reading this - it sounds like the key steps are: 1) Use Claimyr or similar service to actually reach an agent, 2) Contact your state representative's office, and 3) Be proactive about future quarterly reviews. It's ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops for benefits we're entitled to, but at least now there's a clear path forward. Thanks for sharing the step-by-step process!
Isabella Oliveira
That's such a relief that it was just a simple checkbox error! I'm glad the Claimyr service worked for you - I've been hesitant to try third-party services but your experience makes it sound legitimate. It's crazy how one accidental click can cause so much stress and worry. Thanks for coming back to update everyone on what the actual issue was and how you resolved it. This will definitely help other people who face the same problem.
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Henrietta Beasley
•Exactly! I was panicking thinking my entire unemployment claim was ruined over what ended up being a simple mistake. It's so easy to misread those questions or accidentally click the wrong answer. The Claimyr service really was a game changer - I was skeptical at first too but after spending hours trying to call directly with no luck, it was worth every penny to actually get through to a human. Hopefully this thread helps other people realize that rejected claims aren't the end of the world and there are solutions available.
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Mei Zhang
This is exactly why I always screenshot my weekly claim answers before submitting! It's so easy to accidentally click the wrong button, especially when you're filing quickly. I learned this the hard way after getting a rejection for accidentally saying I wasn't available for work when I meant to say I was. Now I take my time and double-check every single answer. The Washington ESD questions can be confusing with their wording - like the "did you attend school" question that tripped you up. Great advice about Claimyr too, I've heard good things about it from others in this community.
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