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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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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.
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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!
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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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One more thing - if you have any questions about your specific situation, sometimes it really helps to talk to someone at Washington ESD directly. I know the phone lines are tough, but services like Claimyr can help you get through faster.
I've seen Claimyr mentioned a few times in this thread. Seems like it might be worth trying if I run into issues.
Yeah, it's definitely worth it if you need to speak with an agent. Beats spending hours trying to get through on your own.
Just to summarize for the OP - your weekly benefit will likely be around $485-500 based on what you said about your earnings, assuming you don't hit the maximum. File as soon as possible, be prepared for the job search requirements, and consider having taxes withheld.
Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
Glad we could help! The unemployment system can be confusing but once you understand the basics it's not too bad.
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The key thing is just don't panic if things seem slow at first. The system handles thousands of claims and sometimes there are delays, but you'll get your benefits if you're eligible.
Thanks for the encouragement! I feel much more prepared now.
That's what this community is for - helping each other navigate this stuff!
oh and one more thing - if you have any 1099 work or side gigs you need to report that income too when you file your weekly claims. dont try to hide it because they will find out eventually
I don't have any side income but good to know for the future. Honesty is definitely the best policy.
exactly! better to report everything upfront than deal with overpayment issues later
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I was in a similar situation - whole department got eliminated due to company restructuring. Answered RIF on my application and got approved without any issues. The key is that it wasn't your fault you lost the job, which is exactly what unemployment insurance is for.
That's exactly my situation too. Feeling much more confident now that everyone is saying the same thing.
Just went through this myself and used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD when my claim was taking forever. Totally worth it instead of wasting days trying to call. The agents were able to explain exactly what was holding up my claim and when to expect resolution.
Good to know that's an option if I need it. Hopefully my claim moves along normally though.
Even if your claim is normal, sometimes it's nice to get confirmation from an actual person instead of just wondering.
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Anyone else have trouble getting through to Washington ESD to ask questions about eligibility? I swear their phone system is designed to make you give up. Found Claimyr through Reddit and it actually worked - got connected to an agent who helped me understand the base period calculation. Worth every penny honestly.
I'm at my wit's end trying to reach them. Might have to try this Claimyr thing too.
Do it. Their demo video shows exactly how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ. So much better than listening to busy signals all day.
The job search requirement is no joke either. You have to keep detailed records of where you applied, when, and what happened. Washington ESD can audit this stuff, so don't just make it up. I use a spreadsheet to track everything.
How many jobs do I need to apply to each week?
Usually 3 job search activities per week, but it can vary. Could be applications, networking events, job fairs, etc. They explain it when you file your claim.
Isabella Oliveira
Thanks everyone for all the info! I feel much better prepared now. Going to calculate what I probably owe and start setting money aside just in case.
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AstroAce
•Glad this thread helped you too! It's definitely made me feel less panicked about the whole situation.
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Ravi Kapoor
Final tip: if you use tax software like TurboTax or H&R Block, they'll walk you through everything and calculate what you owe automatically. Just make sure you have your 1099-G form when you file.
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AstroAce
•Perfect! I always use TurboTax anyway, so that should make things easier. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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