Washington Unemployment

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.



Fox KTVUABC 7CBSSan Francisco Chronicle

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!

Read all of our Trustpilot reviews


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 :)

The key is just getting that initial claim filed. Everything else can be sorted out later if needed. Don't overthink it - the system will guide you through the process.

0 coins

Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. Going to file my claim right now.

0 coins

Good luck! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you have your claim number and account set up, everything else is pretty routine.

0 coins

Appreciate all the advice! Feeling much more confident about the process now.

0 coins

You got this! Don't hesitate to ask more questions if you run into any issues.

0 coins

The Washington ESD website has a benefit calculator tool that can give you a rough estimate of what you might qualify for. Might be worth checking before you apply just to get an idea.

0 coins

I'll definitely check that out. Thanks for all the help everyone!

0 coins

One more thing - keep copies of everything when you apply. Screenshots of your application, confirmation numbers, any documents you upload. Makes it easier if you need to reference something later.

0 coins

Great advice. I'm feeling much more confident about applying now.

0 coins

You should be confident. Based on what you've described, you clearly meet the basic eligibility requirements. Good luck with your claim!

0 coins

The most important thing is to stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements. Missing even one week can cause problems down the line.

0 coins

I'm definitely going to be religious about filing every week. Can't afford any mistakes.

0 coins

Smart approach. Set a reminder on your phone so you don't forget.

0 coins

One more thing - if your claim gets denied for any reason, you have the right to appeal. Don't give up if the initial decision isn't in your favor.

0 coins

How long do you have to appeal if something goes wrong?

0 coins

You have 30 days from the date of the determination to file an appeal. Don't wait - the deadline is firm.

0 coins

One last tip - set up direct deposit if you can. The debit card option works but direct deposit is usually faster and more reliable for getting your weekly payments.

0 coins

Can I change to direct deposit later if I initially choose the debit card?

0 coins

Yes, you can change your payment method in your online account after your claim is approved.

0 coins

Good luck with everything! The unemployment system can seem overwhelming at first but thousands of people go through it successfully every week. You've got this!

0 coins

Thank you so much everyone! I feel way more confident about starting this process now.

0 coins

Been following this thread and it's clear technology unemployment is a real issue we need to address systematically. Individual solutions aren't enough when entire job categories are disappearing.

0 coins

Agreed. This affects all of us eventually. We need policy solutions, not just personal adaptation strategies.

0 coins

At least we have unemployment benefits to help during transitions. Imagine dealing with this without any safety net at all.

0 coins

Update on my situation - finally got through to Washington ESD and they confirmed my benefits. The agent said technology-related layoffs are becoming more common but don't affect eligibility as long as you meet the other requirements.

0 coins

Good to hear! How long did it take to get through to someone?

0 coins

I tried calling for weeks with no luck. Finally used Claimyr and got connected within an hour. Worth it to end the stress and uncertainty.

0 coins

Prev1...900901902903904...2231Next