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- 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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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!
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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.
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!
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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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If your claim goes into adjudication for any reason, that's when you might really need to talk to someone at Washington ESD. That's another situation where services like Claimyr can be helpful since adjudication can take weeks and you want to make sure there aren't any issues you can resolve.
What causes a claim to go into adjudication? Is that something I should be worried about?
Usually happens if there are questions about why you left your job or if there are wage discrepancies. Not necessarily something to worry about, but it does delay your benefits.
Thanks everyone for all this helpful info! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now. Going to gather all my employment info tonight and file first thing tomorrow morning.
You've got this! And don't hesitate to get help if you run into any roadblocks.
Thank you all so much! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I'll update once I get through the process.
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I'm in the same boat - benefits running out next month and no job yet. Reading all these comments is pretty depressing but at least I know what to expect now.
Yeah it's not great news but better to know the reality than be surprised. Hang in there!
Keep applying and networking. Something will come up eventually. The job market is still tough but it's slowly getting better.
One thing to keep in mind is that if you do find work, even part-time, you might be able to do a partial claim depending on your earnings. That could help bridge the gap while you look for full-time work.
I didn't know about partial claims. How does that work exactly?
If you work part-time and earn less than your weekly benefit amount plus $5, you can still get partial unemployment benefits. It's worth looking into.
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Good to hear another positive review. I'll definitely keep that in mind if I need to call them.
yeah the washington unemployment phone system is basically impossible to get through otherwise. anything that helps is worth it
Bottom line - quitting for good cause is possible but you need to build a strong case. Document everything, try to resolve issues through proper channels first, and be prepared for the investigation process. Don't quit impulsively without a plan.
Thank you everyone for all the advice! I feel much more prepared to handle this situation properly now. Going to start documenting everything and talk to HR first.
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Final checklist: Photo ID, Social Security card, separation notice, pay stubs, bank info for direct deposit, work search log, any Washington ESD correspondence, and copies of everything. That should cover most situations.
Perfect, thank you! I'll gather all this stuff together. Hopefully I can resolve it with a phone call first though.
Good luck! Either way, having all your documentation organized will help whether you call or go in person.
UPDATE: I tried Claimyr and they got me through to Washington ESD in about 20 minutes! Turns out my employer hadn't responded to their request for information, which was holding up my adjudication. The agent said they'd follow up with my employer directly. Thanks everyone for the advice!
So glad you got it resolved! I'm definitely bookmarking that service for future reference.
Great news! It's so much better when you can get actual information about what's happening with your claim instead of just waiting in the dark.
Natalie Khan
Also remember that unemployment benefits are taxable income, so you might want to have taxes withheld from your payments to avoid owing money at tax time.
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Misterclamation Skyblue
•I didn't even think about taxes. Can I set that up when I file my claim?
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Natalie Khan
•Yes, there's an option to have 10% withheld for federal taxes when you set up your payment method.
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Daryl Bright
One last tip - if your claim gets denied for any reason, don't panic. You have the right to appeal and lots of denials get overturned if you provide the right information or documentation.
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Misterclamation Skyblue
•How long do you have to appeal a denial?
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Daryl Bright
•Usually 30 days from the date of the determination letter. Don't wait though - appeal as soon as you can if you disagree with a decision.
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