Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
If I could give 10 stars I would
If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
Really made a difference
Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
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.
An incredibly helpful service
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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
I'm in a similar situation with a shoulder injury. Following this thread for advice. Thanks for asking about this.
Glad it's helpful for others too. It's a confusing situation for sure.
Bottom line: get official guidance from Washington ESD and possibly a disability attorney before making any decisions. Don't rely on internet advice for something this important to your financial situation.
You're absolutely right. I'll contact Washington ESD directly and maybe look into a lawyer consultation too. Thanks everyone for the input.
That's the smart approach. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Join the conversation
The bottom line is don't let the length of time at your current job discourage you from applying if you become unemployed. Your previous work history is what really matters for eligibility in Washington.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more informed about how this works now.
Glad we could help! Hopefully you won't need to use this information, but it's good to know just in case.
Just to summarize for anyone else reading this: Washington ESD doesn't require any minimum employment period at your current job. They look at your wages over the past 4-5 quarters from ALL qualifying employers to determine monetary eligibility.
Perfect summary! That's the key point that seems to confuse a lot of people.
Yep, it's about total wages earned, not length of employment at any single job.
Join the conversation
Don't forget to register with WorkSourceWA too. It's required for most claimants and they have resources to help with your job search.
Yes, it's a separate website but you're required to register there as part of maintaining your unemployment benefits.
WorkSourceWA actually has some decent job search tools and workshops if you take advantage of them.
Join the conversation
Just remember that even if your initial claim takes a while to process, you'll get back pay for all the weeks you were eligible once it's approved. So keep filing those weekly claims even if you're not getting paid yet.
That's good to know about the back pay. I was worried I'd lose those weeks if the initial claim took too long.
Yep, as long as you file your weekly claims you won't lose any eligible weeks. The back pay usually comes all at once when your claim gets approved.
Bottom line - plan for 2-4 weeks for your first payment, file your weekly claims religiously starting this Sunday, keep checking your online account for any requests for information, and don't panic if it takes longer than you hope. The system works but it's not fast.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. Feeling much more prepared now for what to expect. Will definitely start that weekly claim this Sunday.
Good luck! Hope your claim processes smoothly and quickly.
Holly Lascelles
Just be ready to explain any employment gaps professionally. Something like 'I was between positions and taking time to find the right opportunity' works well.
0 coins
Hazel Garcia
•That's a good way to phrase it. I'll practice that explanation.
0 coins
Hugo Kass
•Yeah, most employers appreciate honesty and a professional explanation.
0 coins
Malia Ponder
Bottom line - unemployment benefits are not part of standard background checks. You're worrying about something that won't be an issue. Focus on preparing for the interview instead!
0 coins
Hazel Garcia
•You're absolutely right. Thanks everyone for all the reassurance and advice. I feel much better about this now.
0 coins
Laila Fury
•Good luck with your job application! You've got this.
0 coins