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
If I could give 10 stars I would
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!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
Just to add one more perspective - I collected the full 26 weeks and it was a lifesaver. Don't let the horror stories scare you too much. If you're honest about everything and follow the rules, the system generally works as intended.
Thanks for the reassurance. I'm feeling more confident about the process now.
Exactly. The people who have problems are usually the ones who don't follow instructions or try to game the system somehow.
Good luck with your claim! File as soon as you can and be patient with the process. 26 weeks should give you enough time to find something good if you stay focused on your job search.
Thank you! Really appreciate all the helpful responses from everyone here.
This community is great for unemployment questions. Don't hesitate to post again if you run into any issues with your claim.
Join the conversation
Just want to echo what everyone else is saying - file immediately. There's literally no benefit to waiting and it just delays everything. I see people make this mistake all the time and regret it later.
Alright, I'm convinced. Filing my claim tonight. Thanks everyone for the advice!
Good luck! Hope your adjudication goes smoothly given the circumstances you described.
For what it's worth, I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when I was stuck in adjudication hell for my quit situation. Took about 3 weeks but they finally got me connected to someone who could actually explain what documents I needed. Saved me months of waiting around wondering what was happening.
That's reassuring to know there's a backup option if I can't get through normally.
Yeah the regular phone system for Washington ESD is basically broken. Having an alternative is huge.
Join the conversation
keep track of any severance pay or vacation payout from your employer. you'll need to report it and it might affect when your benefits start
I got a small severance. Does that delay everything?
it might delay your first payment depending on how much it was. the system will calculate it automatically when you report it
Join the conversation
Just want to add that if you get denied for any reason, you can appeal the decision. Don't just accept a denial if you think you really qualify. The appeal process exists for a reason.
How long do you have to file an appeal?
I think it's 30 days from the date of the denial notice. But check the notice when you get it because it will have the exact deadline.
One last tip - if you do get approved, make sure you understand what happens if you turn down a job offer. Washington ESD can deny your benefits if you refuse suitable work without good cause.
It depends on how long you've been unemployed and your previous experience. Generally in the first few weeks they expect you to look for similar work, but after a while you might need to consider other types of jobs too.
The key factors are the wage compared to your previous job, your skills and experience, the distance from your home, and working conditions. Early in your claim you can be more selective.
Paolo Marino
Been through this process twice now and honestly the hardest part is always getting accurate information when you have questions. The website has a lot of info but sometimes you really need to talk to a human.
0 coins
Amara Eze
•Exactly why services like Claimyr exist. Sometimes paying a little to get through to an actual Washington ESD agent is worth it versus spending days trying to figure things out on your own.
0 coins
Paolo Marino
•True, I wish I had known about options like that when I was going through it the first time.
0 coins
Amina Bah
One last thing to remember - your benefit amount might change if you have a break in your claim and reopen it later. Washington ESD might recalculate based on more recent wage information.
0 coins
Jamal Anderson
•Hopefully I won't need to worry about that! Planning to find a new job as quickly as possible.
0 coins
Amina Bah
•That's the right attitude! The unemployment benefits are there as a safety net while you search. Good luck with your job hunt!
0 coins