How do I call them and ask for them to backdate?

I found a way to solve reaching EDD for claim backdating, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezKVgjtZLs

State is Cali edd

Go to EDD website and scroll down to bottom, click on askEDD. Choose the last box Unemployment Insurance Benefits. Then choose Claim Questions. Then Backdate my Claim. Word of advice….When you fill out the form on the next page, make sure all of your personal information matches exactly what is on your profile on your online account. If you get anything wrong they will deny your request stating that your information does not match records. They often reject the request to backdate the claim for one or more reasons, but you should just try and try again and eventually they will do it.

So is the phone call directly to EDD or is doing it online more efficient?

I’m on hold now. Thanks!!

I used claimyr and they called and pulled me in once they were on hold.

To all those having trouble reaching a human at Arkansas Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/lcLZL5N4jVQ