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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.
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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!
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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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Last thing - if your claim gets held up in adjudication for any reason, don't panic. It's pretty common for Washington ESD to review claims, especially if there are any questions about your work history or separation reason. Just respond promptly to any requests for additional information.
Adjudication is just Washington ESD's review process to make sure you're eligible for benefits. It can take a few weeks but doesn't mean anything is wrong with your claim.
My claim went to adjudication and I couldn't get through to anyone at Washington ESD for weeks. That's when I tried Claimyr and finally got answers about what was taking so long.
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Last year I tried for weeks to reach someone at Washington ESD about a 1099-G error and got nowhere with their regular phone lines. Finally used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and actually got through to resolve it. Honestly saved my sanity during tax season.
How much did that cost? Is it worth it for just a simple question?
For me it was worth every penny compared to the hours I wasted trying to call on my own. Check out their demo at claimyr.com to see if it makes sense for your situation.
Don't forget you can also deduct job search expenses if you itemize, though with the higher standard deduction these days, most people don't itemize anymore.
What kind of job search expenses can you deduct?
Actually, I need to correct myself - job search expenses aren't deductible anymore under current tax law. That changed a few years ago.
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Update on that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier - I actually used them again last month when I had questions about returning to work while still collecting partial benefits. Much easier than trying to navigate the phone system on my own. Really recommend it if you run into any issues.
I'm definitely bookmarking that for later. The Washington ESD phone situation is legendary for being awful.
Bottom line is you'll probably get around $400-500 per week based on your previous salary. It's not going to replace your full income but it should help cover basic expenses while you job hunt. Just make sure to file everything on time and keep looking for work.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Feeling much more prepared to file my claim now.
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Last thing - if your employer does contest your claim and it goes to adjudication, don't panic. That's totally normal and doesn't mean you won't get approved. Just means Washington ESD needs to investigate both sides before making a decision.
Good to know! I was wondering what would happen if they tried to fight it.
Right, adjudication isn't a bad thing, it's just part of the process when there's a dispute. Be prepared to explain your side clearly.
You got this! File that claim today and don't let them scare you. Most people who get fired for performance stuff get approved for unemployment. The system isn't perfect but it generally works for legitimate cases like yours.
Thank you so much everyone! I'm logging into the Washington ESD website right now to start my application. You've all been incredibly helpful and I feel so much better about this whole situation.
Great to hear! Come back and update us on how it goes. Good luck with everything!
Noah Torres
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I think I'm going to accept the severance and file for unemployment. Based on what I've read here, it seems like I should be able to do both. I'll make sure to be completely honest about the severance when I file my claim.
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Jacob Lewis
•You made the right choice. That severance will give you a nice cushion while you look for your next opportunity.
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Mason Davis
•Thanks to everyone who helped! I'm feeling much more confident about my decision now.
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Samantha Hall
One last thing - does anyone know if severance affects the total number of weeks you can collect unemployment?
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Amelia Martinez
•No, severance doesn't reduce your total benefit duration. You still get the same number of weeks of eligibility based on your work history and the current program limits.
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Samantha Hall
•Perfect! That was my last concern. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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