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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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When I had questions about potential disqualification, I used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD directly. Way better than trying to figure it out from their website or waiting on hold forever. The agent was able to look at my specific situation and give me clear guidance.
Did they tell you right away if you'd be disqualified or did you still have to file and wait?
They couldn't guarantee anything, but they walked me through what the adjudicator would be looking for. Helped me gather the right documentation before filing.
Bottom line - don't assume you're disqualified without applying. Washington ESD looks at each case individually, and what disqualifies one person might not disqualify another even in similar situations.
Thanks everyone. This gives me a much better idea of what to expect. Going to gather my documentation and file this week.
Good luck! And remember, even if you get initially disqualified, you can appeal. Don't give up if you think the decision was wrong.
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Final thought - if you run into any snags with the Paid Family Leave application process and need to speak with someone at Washington ESD, definitely consider using Claimyr to get through. Sometimes these programs have their own quirks and talking to an actual person makes all the difference.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks again for all the help everyone!
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Once you get your first payment, keep track of the pattern. Mine comes every Wednesday like clockwork now, so at least I can plan around it.
That's good to know. I'm hoping to get into a predictable routine once this first payment comes through.
You will. The first one is always the most stressful because you don't know what to expect.
Final update: checked payment history like someone suggested and it shows paid as of this morning! Thanks everyone for the help and advice.
Awesome! See, told you it would work out. Now you know what to expect for future payments.
Such a relief. This forum really helped me understand the process better.
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One last thing - if you're getting direct deposit for back pay, make sure your bank doesn't flag the multiple deposits as suspicious activity. Mine temporarily froze my account because of 5 unemployment deposits in one day.
Yeah it was a pain to sort out but calling the bank ahead of time would have prevented the whole mess.
This happened to my friend too! Banks can be overly cautious with unemployment payments.
Yara Sayegh
Don't forget to check if your state has any additional unemployment programs beyond the federal ones. Some states have their own supplemental programs for self-employed workers.
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Aisha Mahmood
•I'll look into that too. At this point I'm checking every possible option.
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NebulaNova
•Washington has been pretty good about trying to help workers during tough times, so there might be something available.
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Keisha Williams
Update us on what you find out! I'm in a similar boat and would love to know what options actually exist for people like us.
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Aisha Mahmood
•Will do! I'm going to try calling this week and see what they say about my situation.
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Paolo Conti
•Good luck! Hope you get some answers and assistance.
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