How to obtain unemployment records online through Washington ESD - need help accessing my claim history

Thanks! I found the Unemployment Services section but I'm only seeing options for current weekly claims. Is the Payment History under a different menu?

Try looking under 'Account Information' or 'View Claim Details' - sometimes the historical records are nested under those sections. If you still can't find it, the records might be in the 'Correspondence' section as yearly summaries.

How long did it take to get through to someone on the phone? I've been trying to call but keep getting busy signals.

It took me forever to get through - probably 50+ calls over two days. The system kept hanging up on me or putting me on hold for hours.

Is this a legitimate service? I'm worried about giving my information to third parties when it comes to unemployment stuff.

Yeah it's legit - they just help you get through the phone system faster. They don't handle your actual unemployment claim or anything like that. I was skeptical too but it actually worked and saved me hours of calling.

I've heard good things about Claimyr from other people too. When you're dealing with mortgage deadlines, sometimes you need to try different approaches to get your records quickly.

Good idea, I'll try that. I've been using the same browser session for weeks so maybe that's causing problems.

Yeah definitely try a fresh browser session. Also make sure you're using Chrome or Firefox - some of the older browsers don't display all the menu options correctly on the ESD site.

I hadn't thought of going in person - that might be worth trying if I can't get the online records to work. Do you know if they can print them out on the spot?

I'm not sure but I'm planning to try that next week if I can't get this sorted out online. At least in person they can't hang up on you lol

I need the complete payment history showing all the weekly payments I received, dates, and amounts. The mortgage company wants to see the full record of benefits paid out.

Okay for that you definitely want the 'Payment History' section. It should show every payment with dates and amounts. If you can't access it online, requesting it by phone is your best bet.

Tell me about it! I swear they make this stuff intentionally difficult. My friend in California can download all her unemployment records instantly but here in Washington it's like pulling teeth.

Exactly! It shouldn't be this hard to get records of your own benefits. The system desperately needs an overhaul.

I didn't know there was an automated option! Do you know what number to call for that?

I believe it's the main ESD number but when you call, listen for the automated options instead of trying to reach a person. It should let you request payment summaries by mail or sometimes give you basic info over the phone.

I'll look for that eServices portal - I might have missed it. Thanks for the tip!

No problem! The ESD website layout is really confusing so it's easy to miss different sections. Hope you find what you need.

That sounds like overkill for just getting my payment history, but good to know that's an option if nothing else works.

True, it's more formal than needed for basic records, but sometimes that's what it takes to get government agencies to respond quickly.

Good tip about calling early! I've been trying in the afternoons which is probably the worst time.

Yeah definitely try first thing in the morning. And if you use something like Claimyr to help get through, it's even easier since they handle the calling for you.

Thanks, I'll make sure to have all my info ready. Do you remember if they ask for any other verification details?

They usually want your SSN, claim number, and sometimes your address or phone number on file. Pretty standard verification stuff.

I found the 1099-G but I need more detail than that shows. The mortgage company wants to see the weekly breakdown of payments.

Yeah the 1099-G is just the annual summary. For weekly details you'll probably need to call or try that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier.

Thanks for the encouragement! I'll keep trying different sections of the website before I resort to calling.

Good luck! And if you do end up calling, be prepared to wait on hold for a while. Have something to do while you wait.

Interesting, I'll try that! I've only been using my laptop so maybe my phone will work better.

Yeah it's weird but I've noticed some government sites work differently on different devices. Worth a shot!

That's the opposite of what someone else suggested about calling early morning. I guess I'll try both times and see what works!

Different strategies work for different people I guess. The main thing is to keep trying until you get through.

Good point, I'll check my email history. I get so many emails I might have missed something important.

Yeah definitely check your spam folder too. Government emails sometimes end up there.

Will do! I'm going to try the early morning calling strategy first, then the website tips everyone suggested. Thanks everyone for all the help!

And remember, if the calling doesn't work out, that Claimyr service is always an option to help you get through to an agent faster. Good luck!