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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!
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The whole system would be so much easier if Washington ESD just had better customer service. It's 2025 and we're still dealing with phone systems from the 1990s. At least services like Claimyr exist to help bridge that gap, but it shouldn't be necessary.
Completely agree. The fact that people have to pay a third party just to talk to their own state agency is pretty messed up.
True, but until the state fixes their phone system, at least there are options available for people who really need help getting through.
Final reminder for OP - don't procrastinate on filing! You can backdate your claim but only for a limited time, and you want to get in the queue as soon as possible since processing times are unpredictable right now.
Thanks everyone! I'm going to start the application process this weekend. Really appreciate all the detailed help.
Good luck! Feel free to come back with questions once you get started. This community is pretty good about helping people navigate the Washington ESD system.
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If you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD for any reason, I had good luck with that Claimyr service mentioned earlier. Way better than trying to call on your own and getting disconnected constantly.
How quickly did they get you connected?
Maybe 15-20 minutes total? Way faster than the hours I wasted trying to call myself.
One thing to keep in mind is that if you're getting severance pay or vacation payout, that might affect when your benefits start. Washington ESD has rules about how those payments impact your claim timing.
I don't think I'll get any severance since my hours were just cut, but good to know for the future.
Yeah severance can delay benefits depending on how much you get and how it's structured. Another thing they don't make clear upfront.
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The whole good cause thing is such a catch-22. You're stuck in a horrible job that's destroying your mental health but you can't quit without risking your financial security. The system is broken.
Exactly how I feel. It's like being held hostage by your own need for income.
I understand the frustration, but the system exists to prevent people from quitting jobs frivolously and claiming benefits. The good cause standard is there for legitimate situations like harassment or unsafe conditions.
Last update on the Claimyr thing - I actually used them again this week to check on my friend's claim status and they connected me right away. Sometimes having a real conversation with Washington ESD staff is the only way to get clarity on these complex good cause situations.
I think I'm going to try this. I have so many specific questions about my situation and need to talk to someone who actually knows the rules.
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Washington ESD also considers your availability when you're working part-time. You still need to be available for full-time work and able to accept a job if offered. If your part-time schedule conflicts with that, it could be an issue.
The freelance work is flexible hours so that shouldn't be a problem. I can still interview and accept full-time work.
That's perfect then. Flexible part-time work is ideal while you're job searching.
Bottom line: report the income, keep looking for full-time work, and don't try to game the system. Washington ESD has gotten much better at catching people who don't follow the rules.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much more confident about taking this freelance work now.
Good luck with the work! It's nice to have some income coming in while job searching.
Christian Bierman
4 months?? What kind of issues are you having?
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Makayla Shoemaker
Long story involving identity verification and wage disputes. But at least the clock started ticking when I first filed.
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