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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the 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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One last thing - if you're ever dealing with Washington ESD as an employer or employee and need to get through their phone system, that Claimyr service someone mentioned really does work. Used it myself when I had questions about a contested claim.
Good to know there are options for actually reaching someone at Washington ESD when needed.
Yeah the regular phone system is pretty much impossible during busy periods. Having a service handle the waiting makes a huge difference.
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Does anyone know if the rates are going to increase again for 2026? Trying to plan our business budget and these costs keep creeping up.
Washington ESD usually announces rate changes in the fall for the following year. Keep an eye on their website around October/November for 2026 rates.
Thanks, I'll watch for that announcement. These costs definitely add up when you have multiple employees.
This has been really educational! I had no idea how the funding worked behind the scenes. Makes me appreciate the system more knowing that it's employer-funded rather than coming out of my paycheck directly.
Same here! It's interesting to understand the mechanics of how these programs are funded.
yeah most people dont realize unemployment benefits are essentially pre-paid by employers, not taxpayers
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Keep us posted on how it goes! I'm sure other people will be in similar situations and could benefit from hearing about your experience.
Will do! I'll update this thread once I start the application process.
Also remember that having a car might help you expand your job search area, which could lead to finding work faster. Sometimes the investment in transportation pays for itself by opening up more opportunities.
Exactly! Right now I'm limited to jobs I can reach by bus, which really narrows things down.
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Last thing - make sure you're in a quiet place for the phone hearing with good reception. Nothing worse than technical difficulties during something this important. Test your phone beforehand and have a backup plan.
Definitely will make sure I'm somewhere with good cell service. Thanks for thinking of that detail!
If anyone else needs help reaching Washington ESD for questions about their appeals, I had success with Claimyr recently. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person to understand the process better. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a demo video that explains how it works.
I'll keep that in mind if I need to contact them after my hearing. Appreciate all the helpful resources people have shared here!
Noah Torres
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I think I'm going to accept the severance and file for unemployment. Based on what I've read here, it seems like I should be able to do both. I'll make sure to be completely honest about the severance when I file my claim.
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Jacob Lewis
•You made the right choice. That severance will give you a nice cushion while you look for your next opportunity.
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Mason Davis
•Thanks to everyone who helped! I'm feeling much more confident about my decision now.
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Samantha Hall
One last thing - does anyone know if severance affects the total number of weeks you can collect unemployment?
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Amelia Martinez
•No, severance doesn't reduce your total benefit duration. You still get the same number of weeks of eligibility based on your work history and the current program limits.
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Samantha Hall
•Perfect! That was my last concern. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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