Pay nothing until a live ESD agent is on the phone with you.
Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr calls for you, so you don't have to wait on hold.
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$19.99 is charged only once a live ESD agent is on the phone with you.
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
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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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Remember that holiday weeks might have different deadlines for filing weekly claims. Washington ESD usually posts notices about this but it's easy to miss.
Good point! I'll make sure to check for any holiday schedule changes.
One more thing - if you move to a different state while collecting Washington unemployment, there are special procedures you have to follow. Don't just assume you can keep filing the same way.
I'm staying in Washington but that's good to know for anyone who might need to relocate for family reasons or whatever.
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Speaking of calling Washington ESD, I actually used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when I had issues with my unemployment account last year. Worked exactly like they said - got connected to someone at Washington ESD without the usual runaround.
That's good to hear from another person. Might be worth trying if I run into issues.
Yeah, beats spending hours on hold only to get disconnected. Their demo video explained it pretty well too.
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Been thinking about this too but worried about insurance coverage while driving for Uber. Does anyone know how that works with unemployment?
Right, I just meant whether Washington ESD cares about insurance issues when you're doing gig work.
Washington ESD doesn't get involved in insurance matters. Their only concern is that you report your earnings accurately.
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One last tip - write down your questions beforehand. It's easy to forget what you wanted to ask when you're in the appointment and they're going through everything quickly.
Great idea. I'll make a list of questions along with my document checklist.
Yes! Having everything written down keeps the appointment focused and ensures you get all your questions answered.
Update us after your appointment and let us know how it went! This thread has been really helpful for preparing.
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. Feeling much more prepared now.
Yes please update! I have an appointment coming up next month and this thread has been super informative.
Amy Fleming
good luck with everything! being fired sucks but at least washington state doesn't make it impossible to get benefits like some other places
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Leslie Parker
•Very true. Feeling grateful to be in a state that actually protects workers to some degree.
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Ivanna St. Pierre
This whole thread has been really informative. Nice to see people helping each other navigate this confusing system!
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Sergio Neal
•That's what these forums are for - sharing knowledge and supporting each other through tough times.
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