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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
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Vera Visnjic
Just wanted to add that vacation payout is treated the same as severance usually. If you got both, report both but don't stress about it. Washington ESD handles this stuff all the time.
Ben Cooper
•I did get vacation payout too, about $1,500. Good to know I should report that as well.
Vera Visnjic
•Yep, report everything. They'd rather have complete information upfront than discover it later during an audit or something.
Last thought - if you end up needing to talk to Washington ESD about your severance and can't get through on the phone, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier actually works. I was skeptical at first but they got me through to an agent when I'd been trying for days on my own.
Ben Cooper
•Good to have that as a backup option. Hopefully I won't need it but it's reassuring to know it exists.
Exactly. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to get clarity on these things, and Claimyr makes that possible when the regular phone system fails you.
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If you run into any issues with your claim getting stuck or need to check on status, seriously consider Claimyr. It's so much easier than the phone maze Washington ESD puts you through. Their customer service is actually helpful too.
I might have to try that myself. I've been trying to get through about a different issue for weeks.
Final advice - document everything about your termination while it's fresh in your memory. Write down what happened, what was said, any emails or documents you have. This will help if you need to explain your case later.
GalacticGuru
•Great idea. I'll write it all down tonight while I remember the details.
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Friend of mine tried that claimyr thing and it actually worked. she was stuck in adjudication hell for 2 months and they got her through to someone who could actually look at her case. worth checking out if you get stuck
Gianna Scott
•Several people have mentioned them now. I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into issues getting through to Washington ESD.
yeah seems like more people are finding out about it. beats sitting on hold for hours
Bottom line: file your claim, be honest about what happened, keep records of everything, and don't give up if they initially deny you. The appeals process exists for a reason and many people win on appeal even after being denied initially.
Gianna Scott
•Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'm going to file my claim today and see what happens. Feeling much more confident about the process now.
Good luck! Remember that getting fired doesn't automatically disqualify you, especially if it was for performance reasons rather than misconduct.
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one last thing - if your employer contests your claim don't panic. its pretty common and doesn't mean you won't get benefits. just means washington esd has to investigate and make a determination
sometimes to avoid their unemployment tax going up, or if they think you quit or were fired for misconduct. most of the time the employee still wins if they have good documentation
Emma Bianchi
•This is when having a service like Claimyr becomes really valuable - if you need to speak with Washington ESD about a contested claim, you don't want to waste days trying to get through on the phone.
Best of luck with your application! The system isn't perfect but it does work when you need it. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements once you get approved.
thanks everyone for all the helpful info! feeling much more prepared now
Jibriel Kohn
•Happy to help. Come back and ask if you run into any issues during the process.
Noah huntAce420
glad we could help! good luck with your application and hope you find work soon
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Lim Wong
•Thank you! I really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything.
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Ana Rusula
Feel free to come back if you have more questions during the application process. This community is pretty good about helping people navigate the Washington ESD system.
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Lim Wong
•Definitely will! This has been so much more helpful than trying to figure it out on my own.
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