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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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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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For what it's worth, I think 2-3 weeks is pretty typical right now. Washington ESD seems to be processing claims at a reasonable pace compared to a couple years ago when everything was backed up.
That's reassuring. I was worried I'd be waiting months based on some of the older posts I've seen online.
Those were mostly from the pandemic era when everything was completely overwhelmed. Things are much more normal now.
Hope you hear back soon! The waiting is definitely the hardest part, but once you get approved it's such a relief. Just keep filing those weekly claims and stay on top of your job search requirements.
You're welcome! Come back and update us when you get your decision.
Good luck! You should be hearing back any day now based on your timeline.
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One more thing - if you're denied, don't give up. The appeals process exists for a reason and sometimes the initial determination is wrong.
How long do you have to file an appeal?
30 days from the date of the determination notice. Don't wait till the last minute.
Just wanted to follow up on the Claimyr thing - they also helped me understand exactly what my base period was and which quarters counted. Made the whole process way less stressful.
I might try that if I run into problems with my application.
Same here, couldn't figure out the base period calculation on my own.
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This whole thread was super helpful. I had no idea about the UCFE program until I needed it. Government employment has so many rules!
Glad the discussion helped! Federal employment does have unique aspects but the unemployment system handles it pretty well.
wish i had found this thread before spending 3 hours on hold with washington esd trying to get answers about my federal job claim
That's exactly why I mentioned claimyr earlier - nobody should have to waste hours on hold for basic information.
definitely going to check that out if i need to call again
Grace Durand
Don't forget to check if your employer is fighting your claim. Sometimes they'll dispute it to avoid having their unemployment insurance rates go up. If that happens, you'll need to participate in a hearing.
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Caleb Stark
•How would I know if they're fighting it? And what kind of hearing?
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Grace Durand
•Washington ESD will send you a notice if there's a dispute. It's usually a phone hearing where you explain your side of the story. Just be honest about what happened.
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Steven Adams
Bottom line - file as soon as possible, be honest about everything, keep good records of your job search, and don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck. The system can be confusing but most people do get their benefits eventually.
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Caleb Stark
•Thanks everyone, this has been super helpful. Going to file this weekend and hope for the best!
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Alice Fleming
•Good luck! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues. Lots of people here have been through it all.
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