Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
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!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
Just to be clear for anyone reading this - you can appeal Washington ESD decisions for reasons like: wrong separation reason reported by employer, employer retaliation, constructive dismissal (forced to quit), medical issues that prevented work, domestic violence situations, or if you quit for good cause. The key is having documentation.
This is a great summary. I'm saving this comment for reference.
Update us on how your appeal goes! I think with that budget cut email evidence you should have a strong case. Washington ESD appeals are intimidating but they're there to protect workers from exactly this kind of employer misreporting.
Will do! Filing the appeal online today. Thanks everyone for the advice - feeling much more confident about this now.
Join the conversation
One more thing - direct deposit usually takes a few days to set up initially, so even once your payment is approved it might take an extra 2-3 business days to hit your account if you haven't used ESD before. Paper checks take even longer.
I did set up direct deposit when I filed my claim, so hopefully that will speed things up once payments start.
Good thinking. Direct deposit is definitely the way to go.
Keep your chin up! I know the waiting is stressful but you'll get through it. The unemployment system in Washington works, it's just not fast. Focus on your job search and taking care of yourself while you wait for the benefits to kick in.
Thanks for the encouragement! This thread has been really helpful for setting expectations.
This community is great for getting real info about the unemployment process. Way better than trying to decipher the official ESD website sometimes!
Join the conversation
The whole process is designed to be done online now, especially after COVID. Much more efficient than the old system. Just make sure you have a reliable internet connection and don't try to do it on your phone - the desktop version works much better.
I did my initial application on my phone and it was a pain. Desktop is definitely the way to go.
The mobile version has gotten better but still not as good as using a computer.
One more thing - after you file online, you should get an email confirmation. If you don't see it within an hour or so, check your spam folder. Sometimes those emails get filtered out.
Mine went to spam the first time! Good catch.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I'm going to file online today. This has been super helpful.
Join the conversation
Just applied last month and got $558/week. The process was smoother than I expected once I got all my documents together. Make sure you have your social security card and ID ready when you apply.
Thanks for the tip! Any other documents I should have ready?
Your most recent pay stub and separation notice if you have one. Also helps to have your employer's contact info handy.
Manny Lark
Just want to add that the unemployment definition can get tricky with contract work or gig economy jobs. Washington ESD has specific rules for those situations too.
0 coins
Rita Jacobs
•Yeah, I do some freelance work on the side. Does that affect my unemployment status?
0 coins
Manny Lark
•You'll need to report all earnings, but it doesn't necessarily disqualify you from partial benefits as long as you're still seeking regular employment.
0 coins
Khalid Howes
Thanks everyone for all the explanations. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now. The Washington ESD definition seemed scary at first but it's actually pretty straightforward once you break it down.
0 coins
Sasha Reese
•Glad we could help! The important thing is that you understand your situation qualifies. Don't hesitate to file.
0 coins
Christian Burns
•Agreed, this thread was super helpful. Going to start my claim application today.
0 coins