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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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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.
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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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Quick question - if I file a new claim but then my hours pick back up at work, can I just stop filing weekly claims without any penalty?
Yes, you can stop filing weekly claims anytime your situation improves. Just don't file a claim for that week and your claim will remain inactive until you need it again (within the benefit year).
That's good to know! Takes some pressure off filing now even if I'm not 100% sure I'll need it long-term.
One last tip - make sure your contact information is current in your profile before you file. I almost missed important notices because they were going to an old email address from my previous claim.
Thanks everyone for all the help! Going to file this weekend and will make sure to update my contact info first.
Good luck! The process is really not as bad as it seems once you get started.
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Had issues reaching Washington ESD about my partial claim questions too. Ended up using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier - totally worth it to actually talk to a real person who could explain the wage reporting requirements clearly.
I'm definitely going to look into that. These phone wait times are ridiculous.
Yeah, saved me probably 10+ hours of sitting on hold. The agent was able to walk me through exactly how to report my irregular part-time schedule.
Bottom line - yes you can file for unemployment while working part-time. Just be honest, report everything accurately, keep good records, and stay on top of your weekly filings. The system is designed to help people transitioning back to full-time work.
Thank you everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck! Remember that partial unemployment is there to help bridge the gap while you're looking for better employment. Use it wisely.
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Yeah I can see how that would be helpful. The automated systems never seem to have answers for specific situations.
I've used similar services for other government agencies and they're usually worth it when you're stuck. Better than wasting days trying to get through on your own.
Bottom line - use the benefit calculator for a good estimate, file as soon as you're eligible, and make sure you understand all the requirements to keep getting paid. The amount you get depends on your work history but Washington's benefits are pretty reasonable compared to other states.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more prepared to file now.
Good luck with your claim! The first time can be nerve-wracking but it's usually pretty straightforward if you have all your info ready.
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Final update from me - claim approved after exactly 6 weeks! Got all my back pay and regular payments have resumed. There is light at the end of the tunnel for those still waiting.
Congrats! Was there anything specific that seemed to speed up the final approval?
Not really, I think it just worked its way through their system. The adjudicator called me on a Friday and by Monday my claim was approved.
For anyone still struggling to get through by phone, I second the recommendation for Claimyr. Used them last month when I was stuck in adjudication and they got me connected to an agent who explained exactly what Washington ESD needed from me. Worth every penny to end the uncertainty.
How quickly were you able to get through using their service?
About 20 minutes from when I submitted my request to when I was talking to a Washington ESD agent. Way better than the hours I wasted trying to call myself.
Emma Olsen
Great discussion! One more thing to add - the unemployment insurance system is entirely separate from workers' compensation. UI covers job loss, workers' comp covers workplace injuries. Both are paid by employers but they're completely different programs.
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Jessica Suarez
•Good clarification! I was wondering about that distinction.
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Lucas Lindsey
•And neither one comes out of employee paychecks in Washington state, which is nice.
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Sophie Duck
Thanks for starting this thread! I learned a lot about how the whole system works. It's actually pretty fair when you understand that employers pay in and get rated based on how many claims they generate.
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Jessica Suarez
•Agreed! I feel much better about collecting benefits now that I understand it's not coming from some general tax fund.
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