Can't reach Washington Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live ESD agent in minutes.
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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
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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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One last thing - keep copies of everything! Screenshot your application confirmation, save all the emails and letters you get from Washington ESD. You might need them later if there are any issues with your claim.
Great tip! I'll make sure to document everything as I go through the process.
Smart move. I learned that lesson the hard way when I had to appeal a decision and didn't have all my paperwork organized.
The whole process seems overwhelming at first but just take it step by step. Thousands of people apply for unemployment every week in Washington so the system is set up to handle it. You're not the first person to go through this!
Thanks everyone for all the help and encouragement. Feeling much more confident about applying now!
You're welcome! Feel free to come back and ask if you run into any issues during the process.
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If you're not sure about your eligibility or benefit amount, you can always call ESD... well, you can try to call them anyway. Good luck getting through!
This is exactly why services like Claimyr exist. They handle all the calling hassle and get you connected to actual ESD staff when you need answers about your claim.
Might have to look into that if I can't get through the regular way.
OP - with your income level you're probably looking at around $650-700 per week. That should help cover basic expenses while you job hunt. The key is filing quickly and staying on top of your weekly claims.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. Filing my claim first thing tomorrow morning.
Good luck! The process is pretty straightforward once you get started.
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Just to confirm what others have said - 26 weeks maximum, period. I've been through this process three times and it's always the same unless Congress does something special (which they haven't since COVID ended).
Thanks for confirming. Sounds like 26 weeks is definitely what I should plan for. Time to get serious about the job search.
Exactly. Don't count on extensions that don't exist. Plan for 26 weeks and hopefully you'll find something sooner.
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One more thing to think about - even if you don't qualify for regular unemployment, there might be state or local programs for people re-entering the workforce after extended absence. Check with your local WorkSource office about reentry programs.
That's a great suggestion. I hadn't thought about workforce reentry programs specifically.
They sometimes have funding for training, job placement assistance, even temporary financial support while you get back on your feet.
Final advice - when you do file the application, be completely honest about your work history and the reasons for your absence. Washington ESD will verify everything anyway, and being upfront from the start will save you headaches later if there's an adjudication process.
Absolutely, I plan to be totally transparent. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
Freya Pedersen
Oh right, I forgot unemployment is taxable income. Thanks for the reminder - I'll set up the withholding when I file.
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
Yeah it's 10% federal withholding if you elect it. Saves you from owing a big chunk at tax time.
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