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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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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 you need to speak with Washington ESD urgently about this overpayment, I had good luck using Claimyr recently. It's way better than trying to call yourself and dealing with busy signals all day. The website is claimyr.com and they have a demo showing how it works. Really saved me time when I was dealing with a similar issue.
I keep seeing mentions of this service. At this point I'm willing to try anything to get through to them.
It's worth it if you're stuck in the calling loop. Much less stressful than doing it yourself.
Bottom line - bankruptcy won't help with unemployment debt but you have other options. Appeal first, request a waiver if appropriate, and negotiate a payment plan if you end up owing something. Don't let Washington ESD steamroll you into accepting their initial determination without a fight.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to file an appeal tomorrow and gather all my documentation. This has been really helpful.
Good luck! Remember, you have rights in this process so don't be afraid to advocate for yourself.
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Washington ESD really needs to make this information clearer on their website. The base period explanation is so confusing and buried in legal language.
Agreed! I've been trying to help my friend figure out her eligibility and even I'm confused by some of the documentation.
Bottom line for OP: 8 months at your current job plus previous work history should easily qualify you if you've been earning decent wages and had taxes withheld. The key is having enough total wages during the base period, not tenure at one specific employer.
Thank you! This whole thread has been super helpful. I feel much better about my situation now.
Glad to help! Just remember to keep good records of your employment and wages in case you ever need to file a claim.
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Overall the system works but it's definitely bureaucratic and can be slow. Just be patient, follow all the rules, and keep detailed records of everything. Most people get through the process fine once they understand how it works.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
Good luck! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues during the process.
One last thing - if you disagree with any decision Washington ESD makes about your claim, you have the right to appeal. Don't just accept it if you think they made a mistake. The appeals process exists for a reason.
How long do you have to file an appeal?
Usually 30 days from the date of the decision. Don't wait - file as soon as possible if you want to appeal.
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One more plug for Claimyr - if you do file and have questions about your claim status or need clarification on next steps, being able to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD instead of playing phone tag for weeks is invaluable. The peace of mind alone is worth it.
I'm definitely going to look into this. The not knowing what's happening with your claim is almost worse than the financial stress.
Bottom line - you CAN get unemployment after quitting but you need a really strong case with lots of documentation. Start gathering evidence now even if you haven't decided to quit yet.
Thank you everyone for all the advice! This has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to start documenting everything and see if I can resolve things through proper channels first.
Smart approach. Having documentation protects you either way - whether you end up quitting for good cause or if they fire you in retaliation for complaining.
Ava Rodriguez
One more thing about payment timing - if you're appealing a disqualification or overpayment, you might not receive payments until the appeal is resolved, even if you continue filing weekly claims. The appeals process can take several weeks.
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Miguel Diaz
•I'm going through an appeal right now and it's been 3 weeks with no payments. How long do these usually take?
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Ava Rodriguez
•Appeals can take 4-8 weeks depending on the complexity. You should keep filing your weekly claims even during the appeal process.
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Zainab Ahmed
Overall the Washington ESD payment system works pretty well once you understand the schedule. Tuesday night processing, Wednesday morning deposits, and consistent timing as long as you file your weekly claims on time and don't have any issues with your account.
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Connor Gallagher
•Agreed! It's much more reliable than I expected when I first started receiving benefits.
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CosmicCadet
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This clears up a lot of confusion I had about the payment schedule.
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