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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.
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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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If anyone's struggling to get through to Washington ESD about benefit calculations, definitely try Claimyr. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked. The service connects you with real agents who can look up your specific wage records and explain the math. Way better than guessing.
Thanks for the recommendation. I think I'll give it a try since I'm still confused about my calculation and can't get through by calling directly.
Yeah, it's worth it just for the peace of mind. At least you'll know exactly how they calculated your amount instead of wondering if it's correct.
Final reminder: your benefit calculation is based on wages reported by employers to Washington ESD, not what you think you earned. If there's a big discrepancy, you might need to file a wage protest to get it corrected. Don't just assume the calculation is wrong - verify your wage records first.
How do you file a wage protest? Is that something you can do online or do you have to call?
You can file it online through your Washington ESD account, but you'll need documentation to support your protest. And it can take several weeks to process.
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hang in there! the waiting sucks but most people do get approved if they're eligible. sounds like you have a straightforward case with the layoff so you should be fine
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and encouragement. This forum has been really reassuring during a stressful time!
You're welcome! Feel free to come back and ask questions once you start receiving benefits. The weekly claim process and job search requirements can be confusing at first, but there are plenty of people here who can help guide you through it.
I definitely will. This community seems really supportive for people navigating the unemployment system.
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One last thing - keep copies of everything you submit and take screenshots of your weekly claims. If there's ever a dispute, you'll want documentation.
Great advice, I'll make sure to do that
yeah learned that the hard way when they said I never filed a weekly claim but I had
Thanks everyone for all the help! Going to start my application today. Hopefully it goes smoothly but at least now I know what to expect.
And remember that Claimyr option if you need to actually talk to someone at ESD!
You've got this. The process seems complicated but once you get into the routine it becomes second nature.
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One last thing - start looking for work right away even while your claim is processing. You'll need to show job search activities anyway and it looks good if there are any questions about your case.
Already started updating my resume! Figure I might as well get a head start.
Smart approach! That proactive attitude will serve you well.
This whole thread is why I love this forum. So much good info and support for people dealing with Washington ESD stuff. Hope everything works out for the OP!
Seriously, you all have been amazing. I was so stressed this morning and now I feel like I actually know what I'm doing.
That's what we're here for! Washington ESD can be confusing but it's definitely manageable when you know what to expect.
Ava Williams
One last tip - when you file your appeal, be very specific about why you think the denial was wrong. Don't just say 'I disagree.' Explain exactly what information might be missing or incorrect. The more detail you provide, the better chance your appeal has.
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Liam Fitzgerald
•Thank you everyone for all this advice. I feel much more prepared to handle this appeal now. I'll start gathering my documents and file the appeal this week.
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PixelWarrior
•Good luck! Feel free to update us on how it goes. Appeals can be stressful but they're definitely worth pursuing if you believe the denial was wrong.
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Keisha Brown
I used Claimyr recently too and honestly it was a game changer for getting through to Washington ESD about my ongoing claim issues. Way less frustrating than the regular phone system. Hope your appeal goes smoothly!
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Liam Fitzgerald
•Thanks! I'm definitely going to check out Claimyr if I can't get through to them about my appeal status.
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