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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
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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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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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Remember that even after your 26 weeks are up, you might be able to file a new claim if you've worked enough since your last claim. Washington ESD looks at whether you have sufficient wages in a new base period.
So I could potentially get unemployment again later if I work for a while and then lose another job?
Yes, as long as you meet the wage and work requirements again. Each claim is evaluated separately based on your work history.
Just want to echo what others have said - don't wait to file! I waited two weeks thinking I'd find something quickly and lost out on those benefits forever. File immediately and you can always stop claiming if you find work right away.
That's exactly what I was thinking about doing. Glad I asked here first!
Yeah, there's literally no downside to filing right away. Better to have the benefits available and not need them than the other way around.
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Seasonal work patterns can be complicated too. If you work in an industry with predictable off-seasons and you have reasonable assurance of returning to work, you might not qualify during the off-season.
Does this apply to school employees during summer break?
Yes, school employees often can't collect benefits during scheduled breaks if they have reasonable assurance of returning to work.
The bottom line is that Washington ESD has pretty strict rules, but they're usually willing to work with you if you're honest and proactive about communication. The worst thing you can do is ignore problems or try to hide information.
Definitely keep detailed records of everything - job searches, earnings, any communications with ESD. Documentation is your best protection.
And if you do get a disqualification notice, don't panic. You have appeal rights. Sometimes it's just a misunderstanding that can be cleared up.
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For what it's worth, I used Claimyr twice - once to ask about Social Security and unemployment, and again when my claim got stuck in adjudication. Both times they got me through to helpful agents who resolved my issues quickly.
Did you have to wait long to get connected through their service?
First time was about 15 minutes, second time took maybe 30 minutes. Way better than the hours I spent trying to call directly.
Bottom line - yes you can collect both, but make sure you're meeting all the unemployment requirements. Age discrimination is real but don't let that stop you from claiming benefits you've earned.
Thanks everyone! I feel much more confident about filing now. Going to submit my application this weekend.
Good luck! The worst they can do is say no, but based on what you've described, you should be approved.
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Just wanted to add that claimyr thing really does work. Used it last month when I had a payment issue and actually got through to someone within an hour instead of calling for days. Worth checking out if you ever need to talk to Washington ESD.
Several people have mentioned it now, seems legit. Good to have options when the phone system is so bad.
The regular Washington ESD phone system is absolutely terrible. Anything that helps get through is worth it.
CosmicCommander
Also heads up - if you worked in multiple states in the past 18 months, you might need to file in a different state depending on where you earned the most wages. Washington ESD can help you figure that out.
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GalacticGuru
•I only worked in Washington so I should be good there.
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CosmicCommander
•Perfect, then Washington ESD is definitely where you file. You're all set to get started.
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Natasha Volkova
Last tip - if your claim gets denied for any reason, don't panic. You have appeal rights and many denials get overturned if you provide the right documentation. But hopefully yours goes smoothly!
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StarSailor
•Even for straightforward cases, sometimes you need to talk to Washington ESD to clarify things. That's another reason I found Claimyr helpful - when you actually need to reach someone, their service really works.
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Javier Torres
•True, even simple claims sometimes have questions that come up. Better to be prepared to contact them if needed.
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