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 :)

Sean Flanagan

Washington ESD unemployment how much will I get weekly - need help calculating

I just got laid off from my restaurant job last week and I'm trying to figure out how much my Washington ESD unemployment benefits will be. I was making about $2,800 a month before taxes. I've been reading different things online but I'm getting confused about the calculation. Does anyone know how Washington ESD figures out your weekly benefit amount? I need to know what to expect so I can budget properly.

Quick tip - make sure your address is updated with Washington ESD or your benefit payments might get delayed. Learned that the hard way when I moved apartments.

0 coins

Thanks for the heads up! I haven't moved but good to know for the future.

0 coins

Yeah it held up my payments for two weeks while they verified my new address. Such a pain.

0 coins

The whole benefit calculation seems designed to be confusing on purpose. Like they don't want people to know how much they're entitled to. At least this thread helped me understand it better!

0 coins

Seriously! I feel like I understand it so much better now thanks to everyone's explanations.

0 coins

Happy to help! The system is complicated but once you understand the basics it makes more sense.

0 coins

Jamal Carter

How to get your unemployment money from Washington ESD - claim processing delays

Been waiting 3 weeks now for my first unemployment payment from Washington ESD and getting really frustrated. I filed my initial claim online and it was accepted, been doing my weekly claims religiously every Sunday, completed my job search activities, but still no money in my account. The eServices portal just shows 'processing' for all my weekly claims. I've tried calling the unemployment office but can't get through - always busy signal or it hangs up after being on hold forever. How do other people actually get their unemployment money? What am I missing here?

Make sure you're answering the work search questions correctly on your weekly claims. If you accidentally mark that you refused work or weren't available, it can flag your whole claim for review.

0 coins

I've been really careful with those questions but now I'm paranoid I made a mistake somewhere. Is there a way to see your previous answers?

0 coins

You can see some of your previous weekly claim info in eServices, but not all the detailed answers. An agent could review it with you though.

0 coins

Hang in there. I know it's stressful when you need the money now. The payments will come eventually with full backpay, you just have to get through this waiting period first.

0 coins

Thanks for the encouragement. It's hard to stay patient when bills are due, but sounds like persistence is key.

0 coins

Definitely. And don't hesitate to use any resources that can help you actually talk to someone at Washington ESD - that seems to be the fastest way to resolve delays.

0 coins

Zoe Stavros

How long does first unemployment check take from Washington ESD?

Filed my UI claim with Washington ESD about 10 days ago and still haven't received my first payment. My claim was approved and I've been doing my weekly claims on time. When should I expect to see my first check? I'm getting really anxious about bills coming due and need to know if this is normal timing or if something's wrong with my claim.

Make sure to check both your bank account AND the Washington ESD payment history page. Sometimes there can be delays between when they send it and when your bank processes it.

0 coins

Good tip, I'll check both places. Thanks for all the help everyone, feeling much better about the wait now.

0 coins

You're welcome! We've all been there and it does work out in the end.

0 coins

Just to add one more perspective - I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it was actually really helpful. Got connected to a Washington ESD agent in like 20 minutes instead of spending hours trying to call. Worth checking out if you need to talk to someone about your claim.

0 coins

I'm bookmarking that for sure. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have as backup.

0 coins

I might try that too since I'm at 3 weeks now and getting worried

0 coins

Cameron Black

How long does someone have to work for you to collect unemployment in Washington?

My sister just got laid off from her job at a restaurant where she worked for about 8 months. She's wondering if she can file for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD. I thought you had to work for a full year to qualify but I'm not sure about the exact requirements. Does anyone know how long you need to work before you can collect unemployment in Washington state? She's never filed before and doesn't want to waste time if she doesn't qualify.

Thanks again for the Claimyr tip everyone. Finally got my claim issues sorted out after weeks of trying to reach someone.

0 coins

So glad it worked out! It's frustrating when you can't get through using the regular phone lines.

0 coins

Update: My sister applied and got approved! Turns out she had plenty of earnings to qualify. Thanks everyone for the advice and encouragement to apply.

0 coins

Awesome! Hope she finds a new job soon but at least she has some income support in the meantime.

0 coins

Perfect example of why it's worth applying even when you're not sure about eligibility. Glad it worked out for her.

0 coins

Hiroshi Nakamura

When are you eligible for unemployment benefits in Washington - confused about requirements

I'm trying to figure out when someone becomes eligible for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD. I lost my job last month and I'm not sure if I qualify or what the requirements are. I worked for about 8 months at my last job but I'm worried it might not be enough time. Also heard something about having to be laid off vs fired - does that matter? Can someone explain the basic eligibility requirements for UI benefits in Washington state?

One more thing about work search - keep detailed records of every job you apply to. Washington ESD can audit your work search activities and if you can't prove you did the required searches, you could lose benefits or have to pay them back.

0 coins

What kind of records do they want to see?

0 coins

Company name, position applied for, date, method of application, and contact information. I keep a spreadsheet with all this info.

0 coins

Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about applying now. Sounds like I should definitely qualify based on my work history and the circumstances of my layoff.

0 coins

Good luck with your application! The process can be intimidating at first but once you get into the routine of weekly claims it becomes pretty straightforward.

0 coins

And remember, if you run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD for questions, Claimyr is there as an option. Better to get your questions answered than to stress about it.

0 coins

Prev1...910911912913914...2231Next