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.
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
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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!
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Just want to echo what others said about Claimyr - when I was dealing with my claim issues I couldn't get through to Washington ESD for weeks. Claimyr got me connected to someone who actually helped resolve my problem. Definitely worth it if you end up needing to talk to them about your specific situation.
Thanks, that's really helpful to know. I'll definitely keep that option in mind.
Yeah I've heard good things about them too. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person who can look at your specific case.
Bottom line - quitting doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment but you'll need to prove good cause. Start documenting everything now, try to resolve the situation through proper channels first, and be prepared for the process to take some time. Good luck!
Thank you everyone for all the advice. This has been really helpful in understanding what I need to do.
Hope things work out for you. Nobody should have to put up with harassment at work.
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I really feel for you dealing with this stress. Unemployment is already hard enough without having to worry about when payments will actually arrive.
Thank you for the support. It really does add extra stress to an already difficult situation.
We're all in this together. Hope it gets resolved soon!
One more thing - when you do get through to Washington ESD (whether through Claimyr or regular calling), ask them to put a note in your file about what caused the delay. It might prevent the same issue from happening again.
That's really smart advice. I'll make sure to ask about that if I end up speaking to someone.
Yes, having detailed notes in your file can be very helpful for future issues.
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I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned and it actually worked great. Got connected to Washington ESD in about 2 hours and was able to get my exact benefit calculation explained. Worth it if you're having trouble getting through on your own.
Did they charge a lot for the service?
It was reasonable for what they do. Way better than wasting my whole day trying to call Washington ESD myself.
Bottom line - if you made $52K annually you're probably looking at somewhere between $600-700 weekly benefit. The exact amount depends on how your wages were distributed but that's a reasonable estimate based on the 2024 rates.
That matches what I was hoping for. Thanks everyone for all the help figuring this out!
No problem! Good luck with your claim if you do end up filing.
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Bottom line - at $1K/week you're looking at roughly $400-450 per week in unemployment benefits, maybe up to $500 depending on your exact wage history. You'll qualify easily with 2 years of steady work. Just be prepared for bureaucracy and potential delays, but most people do get their benefits eventually.
Good luck with whatever situation you're facing. Hope you don't need to file but at least now you know what to expect.
Thank you! Hopefully it stays hypothetical but better to be informed.
One last tip - if you do file and have any issues, there's also that Claimyr service people mentioned. I used them when my weekly claims weren't processing right and they got me through to someone who fixed it same day. Beats the alternative of waiting weeks for a callback that might never come.
Seems like several people have had good experiences with that. I'll keep it in mind if I run into problems.
Yeah, the regular Washington ESD phone system is basically unusable during busy periods. Having a backup plan is smart.
StarStrider
I've been on unemployment for 6 months and this Presidents Day will be my first holiday. Thanks for all the detailed answers everyone. This forum is so helpful!
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•You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you have other questions. We've all been there.
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Luca Esposito
•This community has been a lifesaver during my unemployment period too.
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Nia Thompson
Just remember that if you do need to call Washington ESD after the holiday and can't get through the normal way, that Claimyr service people mentioned might be worth trying. Sometimes you need to talk to an actual person to resolve certain issues.
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Mateo Rodriguez
•I'm bookmarking that claimyr.com site for future reference. Good to have options.
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