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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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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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One last thing - if you find part-time work while on unemployment, you can still collect partial benefits as long as you report the earnings. Don't assume you have to be completely unemployed.
That's actually really good to know! I was thinking I'd have to choose between a part-time job and unemployment benefits.
Right, Washington has partial benefit calculations for people who work reduced hours or find part-time work while collecting unemployment.
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One last thing - keep all your termination paperwork safe. If your employer gave you any written reason for the firing, that will be important evidence. Also check if you're eligible for any final paycheck or vacation payout.
They didn't give me anything in writing, just told me verbally it was performance issues. Should I ask for something in writing?
You can try, but they're not required to provide it. Just document what they told you verbally as best you can remember.
Update us when you hear back from Washington ESD! I'm rooting for you and hope they approve your claim quickly. You deserve benefits after what you went through.
I will definitely update everyone. Thank you all for the advice and support - it really helps to know I'm not alone in this.
We've all been there in some way. The unemployment system is tough to navigate but you've got this!
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Don't forget you can also check your claim status by calling the automated line at 1-800-318-6022. It's not perfect but sometimes gives you a bit more info than the website.
I tried that but it just says 'claim is being processed' which isn't much help.
Yeah the automated system is pretty basic. Real agents have much more detailed info.
The approval process can feel like forever when you're waiting. I remember checking my account constantly. Now I tell everyone - file your weekly claims religiously and try not to stress too much about the timeline.
Thanks for the reassurance. I'm definitely filing weekly claims even though nothing's been approved yet.
Smart move. Those weekly claims are like your place in line - don't lose your spot.
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For anyone who's worried about owing back taxes on unreported unemployment income - the IRS is usually pretty reasonable about setting up payment plans. Don't panic, just get it sorted out as soon as possible.
That's reassuring to hear. I was imagining worst case scenarios where they'd garnish my wages or something.
They only do that if you completely ignore them. As long as you're trying to resolve it, they'll work with you.
Quick reminder that you need to keep all your unemployment documentation for at least 3 years in case the IRS has questions. This includes your 1099-G forms and any correspondence with Washington ESD.
Good to know. I'll make sure to save everything once I get it all sorted out.
I keep digital copies of everything just in case. Much easier to organize than paper files.
Omar Zaki
One last thing - if you're getting any other benefits like food stamps or medical assistance, make sure your unemployment income doesn't affect those programs. I had to report my UI benefits to other agencies too.
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AstroAce
•Good point. DSHS needed to know about my unemployment benefits for my medical coverage.
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Dmitry Popov
Update for anyone still reading - I ended up using Claimyr one more time this month when I needed clarification about how to report some consulting work. The agent I spoke with was really helpful and explained exactly how to handle irregular income on the weekly claims. Definitely recommend if you're stuck and can't get through on your own.
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NebulaNinja
•Thank you for all your help everyone! I feel much more confident about the weekly certification process now.
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