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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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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!
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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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Just want to echo what others said about filing ASAP. I waited a week after getting laid off thinking I might get called back, and that delayed my whole claim. The sooner you file, the sooner payments can start.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I'm going to file my claim today and set up direct deposit right away.
Good luck! The first few weeks are always stressful but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims it becomes pretty straightforward.
One last thing - if your payments seem wrong or you have issues, don't wait around hoping it fixes itself. Get in touch with Washington ESD as soon as possible. I know the phones are crazy busy but you need to advocate for yourself.
This is so true. I had a payment issue that took 6 weeks to resolve because I kept thinking it would sort itself out. Wish I'd used something like Claimyr earlier to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
Exactly. The automated systems only go so far. Sometimes you really need to talk to a human agent to get complex payment issues resolved.
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Make sure you understand the difference between being terminated and being laid off when you file with Washington ESD. Termination for cause is different from termination due to lack of work.
Mine was definitely termination, not a layoff. They said it was performance-related.
That's fine - performance issues usually don't disqualify you unless there was willful misconduct involved.
I was terminated from my last job and Washington ESD approved my benefits without any issues. The key is being upfront about everything and not trying to hide details about your termination.
That's reassuring to hear. I'm going to be completely honest about everything.
Honesty is definitely the best policy with Washington ESD. They'll find out the truth anyway when they contact your employer.
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The waiting is definitely the hardest part but it sounds like you're all set. Should see that money in your account by the end of the week!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This thread has definitely put my mind at ease.
That's what this community is for! We've all been through the stress of waiting for that first payment.
Just wanted to add that Washington ESD usually sends an email notification when they process your payment, so keep an eye on your inbox too.
Oh that's helpful! I'll make sure to check my email regularly. Thanks for the tip.
No problem! Sometimes the email comes before the money actually hits your bank account.
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The anxiety of waiting for that first payment is real. I was checking my KeyBank card app constantly and calling the automated phone line multiple times a day. Drove myself crazy for nothing because the payment came exactly when it was supposed to, I just didn't know what 'supposed to' meant.
This is me right now! I keep refreshing my account hoping to see something change.
try to distract yourself with job searching or other productive stuff, the obsessive checking doesn't make the money come faster
Update for anyone still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD: I used Claimyr again yesterday to help a friend who was having payment issues. Got connected in under 30 minutes and the agent was able to identify that her claim had been flagged for identity verification. Would never have figured that out from the online portal alone.
how many times have you used this service? seems like you're a big fan
Yuki Sato
Make sure your contact information is always up to date in your Washington ESD account! They'll send important notices about your weekly claims and any issues that come up. I missed a critical letter because I forgot to update my address.
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Carmen Flores
•This happened to my neighbor too. She missed a notice about additional documentation needed and her benefits got suspended.
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Yuki Sato
•Exactly! And if you move, update it immediately. Don't wait until your next weekly claim filing.
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Andre Dubois
One last thing - if you start working part-time while collecting unemployment, you can still file weekly claims and potentially receive partial benefits. Don't just stop filing completely if you get some work. Report the earnings and let Washington ESD calculate if you still qualify for anything.
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Andre Dubois
•Nope, they have a formula that reduces your benefits based on how much you earn, but you might still get some money. Always better to report and let them calculate it.
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CyberSamurai
•The partial benefit calculation can be confusing though. If you're not sure how much to report or how it affects your benefits, that's another good reason to talk to someone at Washington ESD directly.
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