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- Redial until on hold
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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!
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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.
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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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Whatever the reason ends up being, you really should call Washington ESD to get it clarified. I know the phone lines are terrible but it's the only way to get real answers. That Claimyr service made it so much easier for me - they handle the calling and waiting so you don't have to sit on hold for hours.
sounds too good to be true tbh, how do you know its legit?
They have a demo video that shows exactly how it works, and they connected me to real Washington ESD agents, not some third party. You can see for yourself at that YouTube link I posted earlier.
Bottom line - don't panic about one disqualified week unless it becomes a pattern. Focus on figuring out what caused it so you can avoid it in the future. Most of these issues are fixable if you stay on top of them.
Thanks everyone for the help. I'm going to try calling Washington ESD tomorrow and see if I can get some answers.
good luck! hope you get it sorted out quickly
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Another heads up - your former employer will get a notice about your unemployment claim and they have the right to contest it if they think you shouldn't get benefits. Most employers don't bother unless it was a termination for serious misconduct, but just be aware it could happen.
Probably not if it was legitimate restructuring. Employers usually only contest when they think the person was fired for cause.
Plus contesting costs them time and money, so they typically only do it for clear-cut misconduct cases.
Don't forget that you'll need to file weekly claims every week once your initial claim is processed, even if you're still waiting for a determination. Missing a weekly claim can delay your benefits.
How do I know when to start filing weekly claims? Will Washington ESD notify me?
You should get instructions after you file your initial claim. Usually you can start filing weekly claims the week after you submit your application.
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I tried that Claimyr service someone mentioned and it actually worked! Got through to an agent who explained that my claim was waiting for my previous employer to respond to a separation verification request. At least now I know what's happening.
That's exactly what I need - just some explanation of what's going on! How long did it take to get connected?
About 15 minutes. Way better than the hours I wasted trying to call directly. The agent was really helpful too.
Bottom line: 'In Progress' means wait and keep filing your weekly claims. There's not much else you can do except be patient. The system is slow but it usually works eventually.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much better about the situation now. Just going to keep waiting and filing my weekly claims.
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Does anyone know if working part-time while collecting unemployment affects your benefits? I might want to pick up some freelance work to supplement the income.
You can work part-time and still collect partial unemployment benefits, but you have to report all earnings on your weekly claims. Washington ESD will reduce your benefits based on how much you earn.
The general rule is they reduce your benefit dollar-for-dollar once you earn more than about $200 in a week, but it's worth checking the exact thresholds.
I went through this exact situation 6 months ago. The benefit calculation seemed fair based on my previous earnings, but the real challenge was navigating all the requirements and getting answers when I had questions. Having a reliable way to contact Washington ESD makes a huge difference in the whole process.
What was the hardest part of the process for you?
Honestly, just getting someone on the phone when I needed clarification about job search requirements. The automated system and website only go so far when you have specific questions about your situation.
Amara Okafor
Make sure your paper addresses regional variations too. What's considered the most serious unemployment type can vary by geographic area and local economic conditions.
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Anastasia Kozlov
•Good point! So my answer might need to be more nuanced than just picking one type.
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Amara Okafor
•Exactly. Academic answers often require that kind of nuanced analysis rather than simple categorical statements.
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Giovanni Colombo
This has been a really helpful discussion! It sounds like structural unemployment is generally considered most serious by economists and policymakers because it requires the most intervention and persists even during economic growth, but the answer should acknowledge the complexity and context-dependent nature of unemployment policy.
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Anastasia Kozlov
•Thanks everyone! This gave me a much better understanding for my paper. I really appreciate all the different perspectives and examples.
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Sean Flanagan
•Good luck with your paper! Remember to cite both theoretical sources and practical examples from agencies like Washington ESD.
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