Washington Unemployment

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  • Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
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  • Call the correct department
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  • Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
  • Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your 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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Just want to add that if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD about partial unemployment questions, I found success using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Got through in minutes instead of hours of busy signals.

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I was skeptical about using a third-party service, but honestly the Washington ESD phone system is so broken that anything that helps get through is worth it. Might have to try it myself.

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I was skeptical too, but when you're dealing with time-sensitive benefit issues, sometimes you need to use whatever works. The video demo on their site really helped me understand how it works before I tried it.

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Final thought from someone who's been through this whole part-time work while on unemployment thing - it's actually not as scary as it seems. The system is designed to encourage people to work even if it's not full-time. Just be honest, keep good records, and don't overthink it.

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Thanks for the reassurance! I'm definitely overthinking it. Time to just take the job and figure it out as I go.

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Exactly! You'll learn as you go, and there are always people here to help if you run into issues. Welcome to the part-time unemployment club!

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make sure your address is current in the system. friend of mine had issues because his mail was going to old address

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Where do you update your address if it's wrong?

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You can update it during the application process or log into your account later to change it.

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Final tip: file your claim as soon as possible after you lose your job. There's usually a waiting period, and you want to get that started right away.

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Ideally within a few days. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file, so don't wait.

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Perfect, thanks everyone for all the helpful information!

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I had trouble reaching Washington ESD last year until someone told me about Claimyr. Game changer for actually getting through to talk to someone about my claim issues.

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How quickly did they get you connected?

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Way faster than trying to call on my own. They know how to navigate the phone system.

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Overall the Washington ESD system works pretty well these days. Your friend shouldn't stress too much about it. Just file promptly and follow the rules.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I feel much better about advising her now.

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Good luck to your friend. Losing a job is stressful but the unemployment system is there to help.

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Final thought: Document everything. Keep records of all communications with both agencies, all medical documentation, and any decisions made. This will protect you and help if there are any issues later.

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Great advice. I'll start a folder for all this paperwork right now.

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Yes, documentation is crucial when dealing with any government benefits.

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good luck with everything. hope you get it sorted out soon

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Thanks! This thread has been really helpful.

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Just remember that if your employer doesn't show up to the hearing, it doesn't automatically mean you win. The judge still has to determine if you had good cause to quit based on the evidence you present.

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Good to know. I was hoping it would be automatic if they no-showed.

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It does help your case if they don't show up to defend their side, but you still need to prove your case.

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The appeal hearing recording is your friend. They record everything so if there are any issues with the decision you can point to exactly what was said during the hearing.

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I didn't know they recorded it. That actually makes me feel better about the whole process.

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Yeah, they tell you at the beginning that it's being recorded. It protects both sides and keeps everything transparent.

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