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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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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 about Claimyr since it came up - I was skeptical at first but ended up using them when my claim was stuck for 3 weeks. They got me connected to an agent who resolved my issue in one call. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human and their regular phone system makes that nearly impossible.
Good to hear another positive experience with them. I'll keep it in mind if I run into issues.
Yeah, hopefully you won't need it but it's good to know the option exists if the normal channels aren't working.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect. I'll file this Sunday after my last day on Friday and make sure to stay on top of the weekly claims.
You've got this! Feel free to come back and ask if you run into any issues.
Good luck with the job search too. Construction work usually picks back up in spring so hopefully it won't be a long stretch for you.
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Been following this thread and wanted to add - the fact that you worked consistently for 18 months at minimum wage actually works in your favor. Washington ESD likes to see stable work history, even if the wages aren't high. You should have no problem qualifying.
That's reassuring! I was worried my low income might be a problem, but it sounds like consistency matters more.
Exactly. They want to help people who were working and contributing to the system. Your situation is exactly what unemployment insurance was designed for.
Quick question for anyone still following - if I qualify for the minimum weekly benefit amount, is there any additional assistance available? I know there used to be federal supplements during the pandemic.
The pandemic supplements ended, but you might qualify for other assistance programs depending on your situation. Check with DSHS for food assistance or other support programs.
Thanks! I'll look into those options as well.
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice on this thread. I'm in a similar situation and this has given me a lot of direction on how to proceed with my own misconduct appeal. It's reassuring to know others have successfully fought these determinations.
This whole thread has been super helpful. Wish I had found this community earlier when I was dealing with my own Washington ESD issues.
Agreed! Having real experiences from people who've been through this process is so much more valuable than just reading the official websites.
Final thought for anyone reading this later - document everything from the very beginning if you think your employer might claim misconduct. I learned this the hard way. Save emails, keep copies of policies, document conversations. It makes the appeal process so much easier.
Even if you think you're in good standing with your employer, it's worth keeping records. You never know when things might change.
Excellent advice for others reading this. I was lucky that I kept my medical documentation, but I could have done better with email records.
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I helped my dad file his claim last month after he got laid off from his job of 15 years. The process was actually pretty straightforward once we got started. The hardest part was gathering all his employment history information. Make sure you have contact info for all your employers from the past 18 months before you start.
How far back do they typically ask for employment history?
They ask for 18 months of work history, but it's good to have 2 years just in case they need more information for your benefit calculation.
Just want to echo what others have said about that Claimyr service - I used it when I couldn't get through to ESD about a payment issue and it actually worked. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person and the regular phone lines are impossible.
Did it cost a lot to use?
It wasn't free but it was worth it to get my issue resolved quickly instead of spending weeks trying to get through on my own.
Miles Hammonds
Perfect! Glad it worked out and you know what to expect next time.
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Ella Harper
Bookmark this thread for future holiday weeks lol
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