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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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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.
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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 - set up direct deposit if you can. Paper checks take forever to arrive and can get lost in the mail. Much easier to have the money go straight to your bank account.
Can I set that up when I first apply or do I have to wait?
You can set it up during the initial application process. Just have your bank routing and account numbers ready.
Seriously though, if you run into problems getting through to Washington ESD on the phone, that Claimyr thing is worth checking out. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked for me when I needed to talk to someone about my pending adjudication.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I need to call them. Hopefully everything goes smoothly though!
Yeah fingers crossed! But good to know about the option just in case.
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Back in 2016 the biggest complaint about Washington ESD was maybe waiting a week or two longer than expected. Now people wait months in adjudication with no updates. The system has definitely gotten worse over time.
A week or two sounds like heaven compared to my current 6+ week wait.
Yeah those were the days when Washington ESD actually functioned properly.
To answer your original question - yes, 2016 was much better for unemployment benefits in Washington. Lower unemployment rate, faster processing, and you could actually reach customer service. We're dealing with the aftermath of system overload that never got fixed.
Thanks for the comprehensive answer. Really helps put my current frustration in context.
Same boat here - understanding the history helps but doesn't make the current wait any easier!
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Just make sure you have all your employment information ready when you file - employer names, addresses, dates of employment, and reason for separation. Having that stuff organized will make the application process much smoother.
Good advice! I'll gather all that info before I start the application.
Also keep copies of everything - pay stubs, separation notices, any correspondence with employers. You might need it later if there are any issues with your claim.
The whole process can seem overwhelming at first but it's really not that complicated once you get started. Washington ESD's online system is pretty straightforward for filing the initial claim.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck! Hope everything goes smoothly with your claim.
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Thanks everyone for explaining this! I was literally losing sleep thinking my old boss would have to pay my benefits directly. Knowing it comes from the insurance fund they already paid into makes me feel so much better about filing.
You earned those benefits through your work. Don't feel guilty about using them when you need them.
Exactly how I'm feeling now too. Thanks for asking the question!
One last thing to remember - even if your employer contests your claim, Washington ESD makes the final decision based on the facts and state law. The employer's preference doesn't automatically disqualify you from benefits you're entitled to receive.
Yep, learned that firsthand when my employer's contest got denied by Washington ESD.
The adjudication process is designed to be impartial and fact-based, not employer preference-based.
Laila Fury
Definitely planning to consult with my CPA after reading all these responses. This is more complicated than I realized.
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Sophia Rodriguez
Smart move. Employment taxes are one area where it really pays to get professional help.
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