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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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Keep us posted on how it goes! Always curious to hear about other gig workers' experiences with the unemployment process.
Will do! Hopefully I'll have good news to share in a few weeks.
This thread is super helpful. I drive for multiple apps and had no idea unemployment was even possible. Definitely filing if my earnings don't pick up soon.
Same situation here with multiple apps. Good to know we have options when things get slow.
Just make sure to include earnings from all gig platforms when you calculate your base period wages.
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Let us know how it goes! Always curious to hear about other people's experiences with the system.
Will do! I'll update this thread once I hear back from them.
Just saw this thread and wanted to add - don't be discouraged if your first attempt to call Washington ESD doesn't work. I tried for literally weeks before I discovered Claimyr and finally got through to resolve my adjudication issue. Sometimes you just need that extra help navigating their phone system.
Seems like that service gets mentioned a lot. Must really work well for people.
It does. I was skeptical at first but when you're desperate to talk to someone and can't get through any other way, it's worth trying.
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Whatever you do, don't ignore this hoping it goes away. My neighbor ignored Washington ESD letters about a fraudulent claim and ended up with a much bigger mess to clean up later. The sooner you act, the better.
Definitely not ignoring it! Already started making a list of everyone I need to contact tomorrow. This thread has been super helpful.
Good luck! It's scary when it first happens but most people get it sorted out within a few weeks if they stay on top of it.
One more thing - if you find out benefits were actually paid out to the fraudster, ask Washington ESD about recovery options. Sometimes they can get the money back from the fraudulent account, especially if it was deposited to a traceable bank account.
That's good to know. I really hope no money has been paid out yet but I'll ask about recovery if it has.
The fraud investigators are pretty good at tracking down where the money went, especially for recent cases. Don't assume it's gone forever.
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honestly just apply online today and dont overthink it. you can always call later if you have questions but at least get your claim in the system. the longer you wait the longer it takes to start getting benefits
You're right, I need to stop procrastinating and just do it. Thanks for the push!
Good luck OP! This thread has been super helpful - I'm bookmarking it in case I ever need to file for unemployment. Hope your claim goes through smoothly and you're back on your feet soon.
Thanks everyone! I'm going to file my claim this afternoon. Really appreciate all the advice and support from this community.
Feel free to come back and ask questions if you run into any issues. We're all here to help each other navigate this stuff.
Dylan Campbell
One last tip - when you file your appeal, be very specific about what happened and include copies of all relevant documents. The more evidence you provide upfront, the faster they can process your appeal.
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NebulaNinja
•Will do! I have the termination letter, final pay stub, and I'm going to get a statement from my supervisor too.
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Dylan Campbell
•Perfect! That should be more than enough to overturn the denial. Store closure is pretty black and white - not voluntary separation.
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Sofia Torres
Also remember that even if your appeal is successful, it might take a few weeks to process and get your first payment. Budget accordingly while you wait for the system to catch up.
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NebulaNinja
•Good point. I'll have to make my savings stretch a bit longer but at least I'll get backpay for the weeks I was wrongfully denied.
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