This whole system is a joke. Why can't they just make everything available online for everyone? It's 2023 for crying out loud! 🤦‍♂️

Have you checked if there's a local office you can visit in person? Sometimes face-to-face is the only way to cut through the red tape.

Here's what I've learned after dealing with EDD for months: • Call right when they open at 8:00 AM. The queue fills up fast. • If you get a busy signal, hang up and immediately redial. Sometimes you can catch an opening. • Use the phone number ending in 2511 instead of the main line. • Have all your info ready before you call (claim number, ID, etc.) • Be patient and polite with the rep when you finally get through. They're dealing with a lot too. • If one rep can't help, politely ask to speak with a tier 2 specialist. • Keep a log of all your calls, including date, time, and who you spoke with. Hope this helps someone! It's a frustrating process, but persistence pays off.

Im so done with EDD. been trying to get through for weeks. might as well be playing the lottery at this point 🤡

Has anyone tried reaching out to their local representative? I've heard sometimes they can help push things along.

guys i just got my payment after 6 weeks of waiting!!! there's hope! 🎉🎉🎉

pro tip: if u cant get thru on the main line, try calling the employer line and act like ur a confused employer. sometimes they'll help u anyway lol

I'm so tired of this. Every month it's a new issue. How are we supposed to pay bills when the money we depend on is always late? 😫

Anyone else notice that the SDI website is always down when you need it most? 🙃 Pro tip: try accessing it late at night or early morning when traffic is lower.

idk if this helps, but I found that calling my local assemblymember's office actually got things moving when I was stuck with SDI issues. They have liaisons who can cut through the red tape.

Pro tip: If you're having trouble getting your payments, reach out to your local state representative's office. They can sometimes help expedite things.

idk about yall but im still waiting on my retroactive payments from last year. EDD is a joke fr 😤

This happened to me last year! I ended up having to fax (yes, FAX in 2023 🙄) a request for the correct form. It took forever but eventually worked. Might be worth a shot if the phone call doesn't pan out.

idk if this helps but there's a form request option on the EDD website. Might be faster than waiting for them to mail it?

have u tried emailing them? sometimes they respond faster that way

I've heard rumors they're updating the system soon to make it easier to file online. Anyone know if thats true?

This whole situation is ridiculous. We pay into this system our whole working lives and then when we need it, it's impossible to access. The government should be ashamed.

Hey OP, just wanted to say hang in there. I know it feels hopeless right now, but it will get better. Sending good vibes your way. ❤️

Anyone else notice that the website is always "under maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🤔

Guys, I'm telling you, snail mail is the way to go. I sent in a paper form and got my approval in 3 weeks. Sometimes old school is better!