Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- 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
If I could give 10 stars I would
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!
Really made a difference
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!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
The whole process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started. Just take it step by step and don't stress too much about making it perfect.
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm going to start the application tonight.
You got this! Thousands of people go through this process every week. It's designed to help you.
One last thing - keep records of everything! Save copies of your application, print out confirmation pages, and keep track of all your job search activities. You never know when you might need to reference something.
Good advice. I'll start a folder for all my unemployment paperwork.
Smart move. Organization will save you headaches down the road if any issues come up.
Join the conversation
Don't forget about the tax implications. Unemployment benefits are taxable income so you'll need to report them when you file your taxes. You can have taxes withheld from your weekly payments.
Oh I didn't know that. How much tax do they typically withhold?
It's optional but they'll withhold 10% for federal taxes if you elect to have it taken out. You're still responsible for any additional taxes owed.
I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my adjudication issue. It actually worked and I got connected to an agent who helped resolve my problem within a few days.
That's encouraging. I'm going to check out that video demo they mentioned.
What kind of adjudication issue did you have? I'm worried I might run into problems with my claim.
Join the conversation
The most important thing is to start applying for other assistance NOW, not when your benefits run out. Processing times can be several weeks for some programs.
You're right. I need to stop procrastinating and start applying for everything I might qualify for. Thanks everyone for all the advice.
Good luck! It's a tough situation but there are resources available if you know where to look.
Join the conversation
Just want to add that once you do get approved, the payment usually comes pretty quick. Mine showed up in my account within 2-3 business days of approval.
Yep, and they'll pay you for all the weeks you claimed while waiting, so you won't lose out on any benefits.
Exactly - that's why it's so important to keep filing those weekly claims even while the initial claim is pending.
Try to hang in there OP. I know the waiting is stressful but 2 weeks really is normal. If you hit the 4 week mark with no word, then I'd start trying to contact them directly.
And remember, if you do need to contact Washington ESD directly, services like Claimyr are there to help you actually get through to someone. Sometimes that direct contact can speed things up.
Definitely keep that as an option if you need it. The peace of mind alone can be worth it.
Emma Davis
Final update from me - filed my claim yesterday and it's showing as pending. The website says it could take 3-4 weeks for a decision since it involves medical restrictions. At least I know I did everything right thanks to all the advice here!
0 coins
Dylan Mitchell
•Good luck! The waiting is the hardest part but it sounds like you have a solid case.
0 coins
Sofia Martinez
•If you need to follow up on the claim status and can't get through on the phone, remember that Claimyr service I mentioned. Sometimes you need to talk to someone to speed things along.
0 coins
LunarLegend
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information in this thread! I wasn't the original poster but I'm in a similar situation and this answered all my questions. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain things clearly.
0 coins
Fatima Al-Hashemi
•That's what this community is for! Always happy to help people navigate the unemployment system.
0 coins
NeonNomad
•Agreed, everyone here was so helpful. Made a stressful situation much more manageable.
0 coins