Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
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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!
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I had issues with my benefit calculation and spent hours trying to reach Washington ESD by phone. Finally used Claimyr to get through and they were able to fix the error in my base period wages. The agent explained that a previous employer had reported my wages incorrectly. Without being able to actually talk to someone, I never would have gotten that resolved.
How quickly were you able to get through with Claimyr? I'm still thinking about trying it.
It took about 45 minutes total but that included the time they spent on hold for me. Way better than the hours I wasted trying to get through on my own. The video demo on their site explains it pretty well.
Also remember that unemployment benefits are temporary - there's a maximum number of weeks you can collect. In Washington it's typically 26 weeks of regular unemployment, though that can be extended during economic downturns. Plan accordingly and use the time to actively job search.
26 weeks should hopefully be enough time to find something new. Thanks for all the helpful info everyone!
Good luck with your job search! The unemployment benefits definitely help bridge the gap while you're looking.
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If you're doing your own payroll, make sure you're also staying on top of your Washington ESD quarterly reports. Missing those deadlines can affect your credit eligibility for the federal tax.
When are the quarterly deadlines? I want to make sure I have them in my calendar.
They're due the last day of the month following the end of each quarter. So January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31.
One more thing - if you're just starting out as an employer, you might qualify for a reduced rate with Washington ESD for your first few years. It's worth asking about when you register.
Yeah, the new employer rate is usually lower than the standard rate. It's one of the few breaks small businesses get.
I wish I had known about that when I started my business. Could have saved some money in those early years.
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One more thing - make sure you file your claim the week you become unemployed, not when you run out of other income. Some people wait until their severance pay runs out, but you should file immediately after your last day of work.
What if you got severance pay? Does that affect your unemployment benefits?
Severance might delay your benefits depending on how it's paid out, but you should still file your claim right away. Washington ESD will determine how it affects your eligibility.
The whole process is honestly a pain but worth doing if you qualify. Just be prepared for potential delays and have patience with the system. Keep detailed records of everything you submit.
How long does it typically take to get approved?
If there are no issues, it can be pretty quick. But if your claim goes into adjudication for any reason, it could take several weeks.
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Question about quarterly payments - since Washington ESD didn't withhold taxes from my unemployment, should I be making estimated tax payments for next year if I'm still unemployed?
If you expect to owe $1,000 or more in taxes, you should make quarterly estimated payments. But it's often easier to just have taxes withheld directly from your unemployment benefits.
Makes sense. I'll set up withholding through Washington ESD if my claim continues.
Just finished my taxes and unemployment definitely goes on line 7. Ended up owing $1,800 but at least now I know for next time. Setting up tax withholding first thing Monday morning!
Ouch, but good to know the final number. I'm expecting something similar unfortunately.
Live and learn, right? At least unemployment helped when we needed it most.
Daniela Rossi
I used claimyr last month to get through to ESD about a different issue and it was honestly a lifesaver. Even though you probably won't qualify for benefits, it might be worth using their service to talk to an agent about what options exist for people in your situation. They might know about programs or resources that aren't widely publicized.
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Emily Nguyen-Smith
•How much does that service cost? I'm obviously pretty tight on money right now.
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Daniela Rossi
•It's worth checking their website for current pricing, but for me it was worth it to avoid hours of trying to get through on my own. Sometimes getting the right information quickly is worth the investment.
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Ryan Kim
Bottom line - focus your energy on job applications rather than trying to get unemployment benefits you're not eligible for. Use every resource available: job centers, online applications, networking, temp agencies. Once you get that first job, even if it's temporary, you'll start building the work history you need.
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Emily Nguyen-Smith
•You're absolutely right. I need to stop looking for shortcuts and just focus on finding work. Thanks for the reality check.
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Zoe Walker
•Don't give up! Everyone starts somewhere. That first job is always the hardest to get, but once you have some experience it gets easier.
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