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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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Definitely try that Claimyr service if you need to check on your appeal status. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked great for getting through to Washington ESD.
Did they give you any useful information when you got through?
Yeah, they were able to tell me my appeal was scheduled for the following week. Would have been nice to know that sooner!
Keep your chin up. I know the waiting is awful but appeals do get resolved eventually. Focus on what you can control - keep applying for jobs and gather any additional documentation that might help your case.
You're right, I need to stay positive. This thread has been really helpful for managing my expectations about the timeline.
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this has been super helpful - i was getting confused by all the different information online about federal vs state unemployment rules. now i know to focus on washington esd specific info when im researching my claim
Same here! Glad I asked this question because I was getting overwhelmed by all the conflicting information.
The Washington ESD website really is the best source for state-specific information. I bookmark their FAQ section.
One last thing - if you ever need to escalate an issue beyond Washington ESD, you can contact your state legislators office. They sometimes have staff who specialize in helping constituents with state agency issues. But for 99% of unemployment questions, Washington ESD is your primary resource.
Good to know there are escalation options if needed, though hopefully I won't need them!
Most people don't need to escalate, but it's good to know the option exists for really complex cases.
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One more tip - if you're having issues with the online system, try applying very early in the morning like 6-7am when server traffic is lower. The site often runs slower during business hours.
That's smart! I was trying during the day when everyone else is probably online too.
Early morning or late evening usually work best for any government websites.
UPDATE: I finally got my application submitted! Turned out I was entering my middle name inconsistently. Used my full legal name exactly as it appears on my driver's license and it went through immediately. Thanks everyone for the help!
Awesome! Now you just have to wait for it to process. Hope you don't run into any adjudication delays.
Fingers crossed! At least I know about Claimyr now if I need to call them about anything.
Connor Rupert
The good news is that if you meet all the basic requirements, Washington's unemployment benefits are pretty decent compared to some other states. The process can be frustrating but it's worth going through if you qualify.
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Jason Brewer
•Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I think I'm going to go ahead and file my claim this week.
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Connor Rupert
•Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims even while your initial claim is being processed.
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Molly Hansen
One last tip - if you do run into problems reaching Washington ESD by phone, don't waste weeks trying like I did. That Claimyr service people mentioned actually works and saves you so much time and frustration.
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Jason Brewer
•I'll definitely keep that in mind if I need to talk to someone at Washington ESD. Hopefully my claim goes through smoothly though!
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Molly Hansen
•Fingers crossed for you! Most claims do go through without major issues, but it's good to know about resources like that just in case.
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