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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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- 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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BTW if you do need to call Washington ESD about your claim amount or any issues, that Claimyr service is legit. Used it last month when my claim got stuck and they got me through to someone in like 20 minutes instead of me spending all day trying to call.
How much does something like that cost though? Seems like it would be expensive.
I don't remember the exact cost but it was worth it to actually talk to someone. Way less than what I would have lost missing work to keep calling myself.
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One more thing - even if you quit, there are some situations where you might still qualify. Things like domestic violence, stalking, medical issues, or if your employer violated labor laws. Don't assume you're automatically disqualified if you quit.
I had to quit my job because of harassment and Washington ESD approved my claim. It took some documentation but they recognized it as good cause.
The bottom line is most people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own will qualify. The system is designed to help people who are genuinely unemployed, not to punish them. If you're unsure, file anyway and let Washington ESD make the determination.
This thread has been really helpful. I was so confused about whether I qualified but now I feel confident about filing my claim.
Same here! Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice.
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Just wanted to add - if your claim gets approved, make sure you understand the overpayment rules. If you earn too much in a week from freelance work and don't report it properly, you could end up owing money back to Washington ESD.
It varies based on your weekly benefit amount, but generally you can earn up to a certain amount before they start reducing your benefits dollar for dollar. The exact calculation is on the Washington ESD website.
And ALWAYS report any earnings, even if it's just $20. Better to be safe than sorry with overpayments.
Final tip - keep detailed records of everything. Your job search activities, any freelance income, correspondence with Washington ESD, etc. If there are ever any questions about your claim, having good documentation will save you a lot of headaches.
Smart move. Organization is key when dealing with any government benefit program.
Yeah, and screenshot everything online too. Sometimes their system glitches and you'll want proof of what you submitted.
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Update on my earlier comment about using Claimyr - I ended up getting approved for UI after quitting due to unsafe working conditions. The Washington ESD agent I talked to through their service helped me understand exactly what evidence I needed to provide. Definitely worth it if you're dealing with a complex situation like good cause quitting.
That's great to hear! I think I'm going to try that service too since this whole good cause thing seems pretty complicated to navigate on your own.
Yeah it really helped to talk through my specific situation with someone who actually knows the Washington ESD rules inside and out. Way better than trying to interpret the website information.
Just wanted to add one more thing - make sure you apply for UI immediately after quitting, don't wait around thinking about it. Your claim date is based on when you file, not when you quit, so any delay just costs you money. Even if you're not sure about the good cause thing, file the claim and let them sort it out.
Good point, I hadn't thought about the timing aspect. I was planning to wait until I actually quit but sounds like I should file right away.
Exactly. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file your claim, so every day you wait is money you can't get back even if you're eventually approved.
Justin Trejo
This has been really helpful everyone. I feel much more confident about handling the federal unemployment tax requirements now. The distinction between Washington ESD state taxes and federal FUTA was the key thing I was missing.
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Landon Morgan
•Happy to help! Just remember to keep good records and set calendar reminders for the deposit deadlines.
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Alana Willis
One last thing - make sure your accountant or payroll service knows about both the Washington ESD requirements AND the federal FUTA rules. Some smaller firms only handle one or the other.
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Ellie Perry
•Great point, I'll make sure to ask about both when I'm shopping for help with this stuff.
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