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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
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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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For anyone still having trouble reaching Washington ESD about benefit amounts, I also used Claimyr recently and it was a game changer. Being able to actually talk to someone instead of getting busy signals all day made such a difference.
I keep hearing about this service. Might have to try it if I can't get through on my own soon.
The video demo on their site really shows how much easier it makes the whole process of reaching Washington ESD.
Bottom line: your weekly benefit amount will be roughly 50% of your average weekly wage from your highest earning quarter, up to the state maximum. It's not based on your most recent paycheck or your annual salary directly.
This thread has been incredibly helpful. I think I have a much better understanding now of what to expect from Washington ESD.
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If you have any issues with your account or application after submitting, that Claimyr service really is a game changer for getting through to Washington ESD. Much better than the regular phone system.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any problems. Hopefully the application goes smoothly though.
I'm sure it will! But it's good to know your options just in case.
The most important thing is that you're taking action now. Two weeks isn't too long to wait, and you'll be getting benefits soon. Just stay on top of your weekly claims once everything is approved.
Will do! Planning to set a reminder on my phone for the weekly claims so I don't forget.
Smart thinking. Consistency with those weekly claims is key to getting your payments on time.
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I wish someone had told me that vacation pay and severance can affect when your unemployment starts. If you got severance when you were laid off, that might delay when your benefits begin even though the 26 week clock still runs.
I did get two weeks severance pay. Does that mean I can't file for unemployment right away?
You should still file immediately but report the severance. Washington ESD will determine how it affects your payments. Don't delay filing though!
Bottom line - file as soon as possible after your last day of work, keep detailed records of everything, do your job searches religiously, and don't count on any extensions. Plan like you only have 26 weeks because that's likely all you'll get.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This has been incredibly helpful in understanding what I'm dealing with.
You're welcome! Feel free to ask if you run into specific issues as you go through the process.
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If you're still having trouble navigating the Washington ESD system or need to speak with someone about your specific claim situation, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier has been a lifesaver for a lot of people. Check out the demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ to see if it might help you too.
Thanks for the reminder! I'll definitely check that out if I run into any issues with my claim.
Wish I had known about this when I was dealing with my adjudication nightmare last month!
This thread perfectly explains why so many people get confused about government benefits. There are just so many different programs with similar-sounding names. At least unemployment through Washington ESD is pretty straightforward once you understand it's separate from everything else.
Exactly! I feel so much better now that I understand how it all works.
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Actually had to use Claimyr myself recently when Washington ESD said my claim was under review but wouldn't tell me why. The agent they connected me with was able to explain the issue and tell me exactly what documents I needed to submit. Saved me weeks of wondering what was going on.
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Arnav Bengali
•Seems like a lot of people have had good experiences with that service. Definitely keeping it as a backup option.
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Jean Claude
Bottom line: being fired for poor performance is usually not disqualifying for unemployment benefits in Washington. The bar for 'misconduct' is pretty high - they're looking for things like theft, violence, or deliberately violating clear workplace policies. Being naturally slow at customer service doesn't meet that standard.
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Arnav Bengali
•This thread has been so helpful. I feel much more confident about what would happen if I do get fired. Thank you everyone!
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Charity Cohan
•Glad we could help ease your worries. Hopefully it doesn't come to that but at least you know your rights now.
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