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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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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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- 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 :)
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UPDATE: Just got off the phone with Washington ESD using that Claimyr service someone mentioned. Turns out there was a flag on my account from a random quality review. Agent cleared it and said payment should process tomorrow. Would have never known without calling!
See? This is exactly what I was talking about. Sometimes these issues are invisible until you talk to someone directly.
So glad the service worked for you! It's amazing how many payment issues are just simple flags that agents can clear immediately.
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I had trouble with the Washington ESD phone lines too when I needed to ask about my claim timing. Finally got through using Claimyr after reading about it in another forum. The agent was able to confirm everything about when benefits would start based on my filing date.
I might need to try that. Been trying to reach them for days with questions about my situation.
Definitely check out their website at claimyr.com. They have a video demo that explains exactly how it works.
Bottom line for anyone reading this thread: file your Washington ESD unemployment claim immediately after losing your job. Don't wait for paperwork, don't wait for your final check, don't wait to see if you'll find a new job quickly. Just file online right away.
This should be stickied at the top of the forum. Would save people a lot of confusion and potentially lost benefits.
Agree completely. This thread answered all my questions about timing. Filing my claim now!
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Bottom line - if you lost your job through no fault of your own and worked for a decent amount of time in the past year and a half, you probably qualify. The application is free and only takes about 30 minutes. Just do it and stop worrying about it.
You're right, I'm overthinking this. Going to apply tonight. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
good luck! hope it works out for you. unemployment benefits really helped me get through my job search
Just to add one more thing - if you do get approved, make sure you understand your weekly benefit amount and how long you can collect. In Washington it's usually up to 26 weeks but can be extended during high unemployment periods. Plan your job search accordingly.
26 weeks should be plenty of time to find something new. Retail jobs are pretty available right now.
That's a good attitude! The benefits are meant to be temporary support while you find your next opportunity.
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Pro tip: take a screenshot every time you file your weekly claim showing the confirmation. I had a situation where Washington ESD said I didn't file one week but I had proof that I did. Saved me weeks of hassle trying to straighten it out.
That's smart! I'll start doing that. Better safe than sorry with this stuff.
The bottom line is Washington ESD pays weekly but it's not guaranteed or automatic. You have to work for it every week by filing your claim, and any little issue can stop payments cold. But if you follow the rules and file consistently, you should see money in your account within 3-4 days of filing each week.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more prepared now.
Just remember if you run into problems, don't waste days trying to call Washington ESD. Use that Claimyr service to actually get through to someone who can help.
Anastasia Fedorov
If you run into any roadblocks with Washington ESD during your claim period, there are resources to help. That Claimyr service people mentioned is one option, but there are also legal aid societies and workforce development programs that can assist.
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Yara Haddad
•Good to know there are options if I need help navigating the system.
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Anastasia Fedorov
•Definitely. Don't suffer in silence if you run into problems - there are people and services available to help unemployed workers.
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Sean Doyle
This thread has been super informative! I'm bookmarking it for reference. The 26-week maximum is clear now, plus all the factors that could affect it.
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Yara Haddad
•Same here! Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything.
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Keisha Robinson
•Happy to help. That's what these forums are for - supporting each other through the unemployment process.
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