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- Connect you to a human agent at the ESD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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- Give you free callbacks if the ESD drops your call
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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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One last thing - if you do need to speak with Washington ESD about your appeal status or have questions, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does work. Saved me hours of frustration trying to get through their regular lines.
I might have to try that. Been trying to reach them for days about my own appeal.
Definitely worth it. Check out their demo video first so you know what you're getting into, but it's legit.
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This thread is so helpful! I had no idea unemployment was fully taxable. I've been getting benefits for 2 months and haven't had any taxes withheld. Going to change that immediately.
Smart move! Better to have too much withheld and get a refund than owe money you don't have.
Exactly, I'd rather be safe than sorry after reading about everyone owing thousands.
Final tip: keep track of any job search expenses, they might be deductible. Things like resume printing, travel to interviews, job fair fees, etc. Every little bit helps when you're dealing with tax liability from unemployment benefits.
Yeah, if you itemize deductions there are several job-hunting related expenses that qualify. Worth looking into.
Though with the higher standard deduction now, not as many people itemize anymore. Still worth calculating both ways.
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One more thing - if you get disqualified for any reason, you can appeal the decision. Don't just give up if they deny your claim initially.
Good to know there's an appeal process. Hopefully I won't need it but it's reassuring.
The appeal deadline is pretty strict though, so don't wait around if you disagree with a decision.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared to navigate this process now. Appreciate all the tips and advice.
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to ask if you run into any issues.
Hope everything goes smoothly for you. The system can be frustrating but it does work eventually.
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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.
Diego Chavez
One thing to keep in mind - if you're filing a new claim, make sure all your wages from the base year are showing up correctly. I had an employer that didn't report wages properly and it took forever to get it fixed. Had to provide pay stubs and tax documents.
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Diego Chavez
•Eventually got through by phone but it took multiple attempts over several weeks. This was before I knew about services that help you reach agents faster.
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Anastasia Smirnova
•Yeah, that's exactly why I ended up using Claimyr when I had wage discrepancies. Saved me probably hours of redialing and getting disconnected. Their demo video really shows how much easier it makes the whole process.
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Sean O'Brien
Thanks everyone for explaining this! I was worried the wage base would somehow reduce my benefits but sounds like it's just a tax thing for employers. Will focus on making sure my actual wages are reported correctly instead.
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Yara Sayegh
•That's the right approach. The wage base is really background information - what matters for your claim is accurate wage reporting and meeting the other eligibility requirements.
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Connor Gallagher
•Agreed, this thread cleared up a lot of confusion for me. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain.
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