Anyone else notice that these issues seem to happen more often at the end of the quarter? I wonder if it's because theyre processing a bunch of new claims or something.

OP, make sure you're not hitting your benefit cap. I freaked out when my payment didn't come, but it turned out I had just reached the maximum benefit amount. Check your total claim balance!

Quick question - when you created the second account, did you use the same SSN? Cuz that might cause issues with your claim later on.

idk if this helps, but I had a friend who went through something similar. She ended up having to go to an EDD office in person to get it sorted. Took forever, but at least she got it done.

have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but I heard it can be faster than calling sometimes

Im so tired of dealing with the EDD. been waiting on my benefits for 3 months now. this whole system needs an overhaul

Has anyone heard about the new bill they're considering that might affect extensions? I saw something on the news but couldn't find much info online.

pro tip: document EVERYTHING. every call, every letter, every email. you never know when youll need to prove you did something or they said something. saved my butt more than once!

Unpopular opinion: maybe try faxing them? I know it sounds ancient, but I've heard some people have success because hardly anyone uses fax anymore so it gets attention.

guys im in the same boat.filed in december, radio silence since then. this whole situation is giving me mad anxiety. how r we supposed to survive while they take their sweet time??

lol watch them say they 'lost' your paperwork. happened to me and I had to start the whole process over again 🙃

Hang in there, OP! The waiting game sucks but your payment will come eventually. Just keep following up and don't let them forget about you!

Here's what I've learned from my experience and research: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your calls, emails, and online account checks. 2. Check your spam folder regularly. Sometimes important EDD emails end up there. 3. Make sure your identity verification is complete. This is a common holdup. 4. If you can't get through on the main line, try the technical support line and ask to be transferred. 5. Use social media. Sometimes tweeting at EDD or commenting on their Facebook posts can get attention. 6. Consider filing a complaint with the Department of Labor if it's been an excessive amount of time. 7. Join Facebook groups for unemployment support. There's often good, current info there. Hang in there, OP. It's a frustrating process, but persistence usually pays off eventually.

lol welcome to EDD hell. grab a seat, we'll be here a while 💀

lol good luck. been trying to sort out my claim for 3 months now. this whole system is a joke 🤡

Hey OP, just wondering - what specific issue are you dealing with regarding Paid Family Leave? Might be able to give more targeted advice if we know the details.

have you tried checking your claim status online? sometimes its faster then calling

Bruh, I swear the EDD is run by clowns 🤡 Good luck getting any straight answers from them lmao

Quick question - when you say "sporadic light work," was that self-employment or for another company? It might make a difference in how you report it.

Anyone else feel like we need a whole degree just to navigate the unemployment system? 🎓🤔