Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
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
If I could give 10 stars I would
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!
Ask the community...
- 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 :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
One last thing - if you do end up filing, make sure you're honest about why you left your job. Washington ESD will contact your employer to verify, and any discrepancies can cause problems with your claim.
Good point. I'll make sure to be completely accurate if I need to file.
Yes, and keep copies of everything you submit. The adjudication process can take weeks and you might need to reference your original claim information.
Join the conversation
One thing to keep in mind is that if you do requalify, you'll need to file a new application. The disqualification doesn't just automatically lift - you have to take action to restart your claim.
More bureaucracy, great. At least now I know what to expect.
The process is complicated but manageable if you understand the steps. Don't let the complexity discourage you from pursuing what you're entitled to.
Good luck with your appeal! Even if it doesn't work out, at least you'll have a clear understanding of what you need to do to requalify. Knowledge is power in dealing with Washington ESD.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This thread has been more helpful than anything I've gotten from Washington ESD directly.
That's unfortunately typical. The community usually has better information than the actual agency.
Join the conversation
Just wanted to say hang in there. The unemployment system isn't perfect but it does work. Follow the rules, be patient, and you'll get through this. Most people get their benefits without major issues.
Thanks for the encouragement! This has been really helpful information from everyone.
You're welcome! Feel free to ask if you run into any specific issues during the process.
One more thing about getting help - I mentioned Claimyr earlier but wanted to add that when I was stuck in adjudication, I really needed to talk to someone at Washington ESD who could look at my specific case. The automated systems only tell you so much. Having a way to actually reach an agent made all the difference in getting my claim resolved.
That makes sense. I'll keep that in mind if I run into any issues that I can't figure out on my own.
I used a similar service when I was dealing with a complex separation issue. Sometimes you just need human help to navigate the system.
Join the conversation
For anyone still having trouble reaching Washington ESD about tax document issues, I had success using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. They got me through to an agent who was able to explain the discrepancy on my 1099-G and send me a corrected form.
How long did it take them to get you through? I'm still waiting to hear back from Washington ESD about my incorrect 1099-G.
It took about 2 hours but that was way better than the weeks I spent trying to call myself. They handle all the waiting and callback stuff for you.
Just wanted to update everyone - I finally got my taxes done and everything worked out fine. The 1099-G from Washington ESD was correct, I just had to make sure I reported it on the right line of my tax return. Thanks for all the help in this thread!
That's great to hear! I'm still working on mine but feeling more confident after reading everyone's experiences here.
Glad it worked out for you. I'm still dealing with my tax mess but at least I know what to expect now.
Jacob Smithson
Sometimes it helps to use that Claimyr service to get clarification on your benefit calculation if the determination letter is confusing. They can connect you with someone who can explain the math behind your weekly amount.
0 coins
Omar Zaki
•That's a good backup plan if I can't figure out the calculation on my own.
0 coins
Jacob Smithson
•Exactly! It's nice to have options when you need to reach Washington ESD quickly.
0 coins
Isabella Brown
Hope your claim processes smoothly! Most people get their benefit determination within 2-3 weeks if there are no complications.
0 coins
Omar Zaki
•Thank you! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a quick turnaround.
0 coins
Isabella Brown
•You should be fine since you were laid off. That's usually the most straightforward type of claim for Washington ESD to process.
0 coins