30 Day Backpay Delay from EDD - Need Advice!
I've been waiting for my backpay for 30 days now and it's causing me serious financial strain. Has anyone else experienced this kind of delay? Any advice on how to speed up the process or what to say when I finally get through to someone?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve unemployment backpay delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9hwp5vtrm8
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Malik Jackson
Ugh, I feel you. I was in the same boat last month. It's so frustrating when you're counting on that money and it just... doesn't come. Have you tried calling them? I know its a pain, but sometimes thats the only way to get answers.
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Emma Thompson
I've tried calling but I can never get through. It's like hitting a brick wall every time. 😫
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Isabella Costa
Pro tip: call right when they open. Like, set an alarm and everything. Sometimes you can sneak through before the lines get jammed.
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Emma Thompson
Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞
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StarSurfer
30 days? That's nothing. I've been waiting for 3 months now. The system is completely broken. 🤡
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Ravi Malhotra
Here's what worked for me: I found this site called claimyr.com that has a calling tool. It dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to your phone. It costs $20, but it actually works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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Freya Christensen
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Omar Hassan
$20? That's steep. But I guess if it works... 🤔
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Ravi Malhotra
I was skeptical too, but I was desperate. It really did work for me. Got through in about 2 hours instead of days of trying.
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Chloe Robinson
Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can light a fire under the unemployment office.
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Emma Thompson
I hadn't thought of that. Do you just email their office or what?
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Chloe Robinson
Yep, just find your rep on the state website and send them an email explaining your situation. They usually have staff dedicated to helping with this stuff.
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Diego Chavez
OK, here's the deal with backpay delays (former EDD employee here): 1. System overload: The pandemic caused a huge backlog that they're still working through. 2. Verification issues: Make sure all your docs are in order and uploaded correctly. 3. Claim discrepancies: Any inconsistencies in your claim can cause delays. 4. Funding gaps: Sometimes it's just a matter of waiting for the next round of funding. Best things you can do: - Double-check all your info for accuracy - Keep certifying weekly, even if you're not getting paid - Document everything: dates you called, who you spoke to, etc. - Be persistent but polite when you do get through Hang in there, OP. It's a frustrating process, but they do eventually get to everyone.
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Emma Thompson
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! It helps to understand what might be going on behind the scenes.
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NeonNebula
This should be pinned to the top of the subreddit tbh
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Anastasia Kozlov
lol welcome to the club 🎉 we have t-shirts and everything
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