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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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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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- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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One more thing - if you do end up needing to file for unemployment in the future, do it as soon as possible after losing your job. There's a waiting period and benefits don't start immediately, so the sooner you file the better.
Good to know for future reference. Hopefully I won't need it but it's good to understand the process.
Exactly. Better to know and not need it than need it and not know!
Summary for anyone else reading this: You need sufficient earnings in your base period (not just time at one job), you need to be unemployed through no fault of your own, and you need to actively search for work. Quitting usually disqualifies you unless you have documented good cause.
Perfect summary! This thread has been super helpful in understanding how it all works.
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One last tip - make sure all your employer information is accurate on your application. Wrong info can cause delays or affect your benefit calculation since Washington ESD verifies everything with your past employers.
Great advice! I'll double-check all my employment dates and employer info before submitting.
This is so important! I had to correct my employer's address and it delayed my claim by 3 weeks
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Final thought: while waiting for approval, make sure you're actively job searching and keeping records of your search activities. Washington ESD requires proof of job search efforts, and having good documentation from the start will help if they ask for it later.
Good reminder. I've been applying to jobs but haven't been keeping detailed records. Should probably start doing that.
Yes, keep a log of where you applied, when you applied, and what type of positions. Makes it much easier when you need to report your job search activities.
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If you're not sure about something, it's better to ask than guess wrong. The penalties for making mistakes can be serious, especially if they think you did it on purpose.
How do I get help if I have questions? Calling seems impossible.
That's where services like Claimyr come in handy. Sometimes you really do need to talk to a person to get things sorted out properly.
One last thing - keep checking your account regularly for any messages or requests for information. If Washington ESD asks for something, respond quickly or your benefits could be delayed or stopped.
Thank you everyone for all this help. I feel much more confident about getting started now.
You're welcome! Come back if you have more questions. We've all been there.
Scarlett Forster
I had a really complex situation with my employer disputing my claim. Couldn't get through to Washington ESD for weeks to provide my side of the story. Used Claimyr to finally connect with an agent and was able to submit the evidence I needed. The system is frustrating but there are ways to work around the phone issues.
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Arnav Bengali
•Employer disputes are so stressful. Did you need a lawyer or were you able to handle it yourself?
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Scarlett Forster
•I handled it myself once I could actually talk to someone at Washington ESD. They walked me through what documentation would be most helpful for my case.
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Sayid Hassan
Bottom line is that Washington ESD has to follow specific rules when determining eligibility. Understanding these rules can help you avoid common pitfalls and know what to expect if you need to file a claim. Most denials are based on clearly defined criteria, not arbitrary decisions.
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Derek Olson
•Agreed! I wish I had known about half of this stuff when I first filed my claim.
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Melody Miles
•Thanks everyone for sharing your knowledge and experiences. This has been incredibly educational.
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