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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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Overall the Washington ESD online system is pretty decent. Just be patient with the process and make sure you keep filing your weekly claims on time. Missing a week can cause delays in payments.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
Good luck! The process is mostly straightforward once you get started.
One last thing - keep records of everything. Screenshot your weekly claims, save confirmation emails, keep track of your job search activities. If there's ever a problem, having documentation will save you headaches.
Great advice, I'll start a folder for all my unemployment documentation.
Smart move. Organization is key when dealing with any government benefits.
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The most important thing is to be patient and persistent. Washington ESD processes thousands of claims and sometimes things get delayed, but if you stay on top of your weekly filings and job search requirements you'll eventually get your benefits.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting this process now.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues along the way.
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Last tip - if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your claim, I had good luck with Claimyr helping me get through their phone system. Way better than the endless busy signals and dropped calls.
Several people have mentioned that service now. I'll definitely check it out if I need to call Washington ESD.
It's a game changer for actually reaching a human at Washington ESD. Saved me so much frustration.
Bottom line: being fired for performance issues is NOT the same as being fired for misconduct. File your claim and let Washington ESD make the determination. You've got nothing to lose and potentially benefits to gain.
You're absolutely right. I was letting my anxiety get the better of me. Filing today for sure.
That's the spirit! Most people in your situation do get approved. Don't stress too much about it.
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Update for anyone following this thread - if you do need to contact Washington ESD about misclassification or any other complex issues, I can't recommend Claimyr enough. Used them again yesterday to check on a different claim issue and got through to an agent in under 10 minutes instead of spending my whole day on hold.
How much does something like that cost? Might be worth it if it saves hours of calling.
Much less than you'd think, especially compared to the time and frustration it saves. Check their site for current info.
Final thought - even if your investigation takes a while, don't get discouraged. Washington ESD is pretty thorough about these determinations and if you were truly misclassified, they'll figure it out. The system actually works when you give it the chance.
Good luck! Hope it works out in your favor.
Thanks everyone! This thread gave me the confidence to pursue what I'm entitled to. Will update if anything interesting happens with my case.
Lena Müller
Just to follow up on the Claimyr thing - I used it again last month when I had questions about my job search requirements and got through to an agent in about 2 hours. Much better than the endless calling and getting hung up on. Definitely worth it if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
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Emma Johnson
•How much does that service cost? Is it worth the money?
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Lena Müller
•For me it was worth it because I was wasting so much time trying to call on my own. They focus on getting you connected rather than making you jump through hoops.
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Ravi Patel
The waiting game is brutal but try not to panic. In my experience, once Washington ESD starts paying, they usually catch up all the back weeks you're owed in one lump sum. So you'll get everything you're entitled to, just not on the schedule you need it.
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Carlos Mendoza
•That's reassuring to hear. I was worried about missing out on payments somehow.
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Astrid Bergström
•Yeah, they owe you for every week you're eligible, even if there are delays in processing. It all gets sorted out eventually.
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