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Hate to be that guy, but have you tried using a different browser? EDD's site sometimes acts up with certain browsers.
OP, any updates? Did you manage to get through to someone?
Not yet, planning to call first thing tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Have you considered reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can light a fire under these agencies and get things moving.
lmao welcome to the wonderful world of CA bureaucracy 🤡 where nothing makes sense and the rules are made up
Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds ancient, but sometimes that gets faster results than mailing or uploading online.
Faxing? What year is it, 1995? 😂 But seriously, I'll give it a shot if it might help. Thanks for the tip!
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No joke, faxing saved my claim. EDD is stuck in the stone age, might as well join em
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Anyone else notice how the EDD website always seems to be "under maintenance" when you need it most? 🙄
omg yes! It's like they know exactly when I'm gonna log in and shut it down just to mess with me 😂
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Hey OP, have you checked if your claim is stuck in ID verification? That held mine up for weeks. Might be worth looking into.
I didn't even know that was a thing! How do I check for that?
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Log into your UI Online account and look for any pending tasks or messages about identity verification. If you see anything like that, upload your docs ASAP!
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Anyone else feel like the EDD is playing 4D chess while we're stuck with checkers? 🤔
More like they're playing Calvinball and we don't know the rules 🙃
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Wait, you guys are playing games? I'm just trying to survive over here 😅
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PSA: If you're having trouble with ur claim, reach out to ur local legal aid office. They often have EDD specialists who can help for free!
have u tried faxing the form? sometimes that works faster than electronic submission idk why
What year is it? 1995? Who even has a fax machine anymore lol
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lmao i know right? but for real, government agencies love their fax machines 🤷♀️
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Just wanted to say hang in there, OP. We're all in the same boat. This too shall pass. 💪
Has anyone heard about the new bill they're trying to pass to improve EDD response times? Might be worth looking into for future reference.
First I'm hearing about this. Got a link?
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Sure thing! Here's an article about it: [insert fake link here]. Looks promising but who knows with bureaucracy 🤷♀️
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pro tip: if u cant get thru on the main line, try calling one of the foreign language lines and then ask to be transfered to an english speaker. works like a charm sometimes
Isn't that kinda unethical tho? 🤔
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desperate times call for desperate measures my dude 🤷♂️
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guys im in the same boat rn and im freaking out. bills are piling up and i cant work. any idea how long the whole process usually takes from start to finish??
It can vary a lot, but for me it took about 6 weeks from when I first applied to when I got my first payment. Hang in there!
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Have you looked into any local resources for temporary assistance? Some nonprofits offer help while you're waiting for benefits to kick in.
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Plot twist: what if we all show up at the EDD office dressed as clowns? Maybe then they'll realize how ridiculous this whole process is 🤡
lmao im down. We can juggle our medical forms while we wait 😂
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Careful, they might just hire us to run the place. Couldn't do much worse than the current system 🤷♂️
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Hey OP, don't forget to look into state-specific programs too. Depending on where you live, there might be additional resources or support available. I found out about a local advocacy group that was super helpful!
Unpopular opinion: sometimes its easier to just give up and find a way to work through the pain. The whole system is rigged against us anyway. 🤷♂️
Fair point. I'm just bitter after my claim got denied for the 3rd time. This whole process is soul-crushing.
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I get it, man. The system can be brutal. Have you considered appealing or getting some legal help? Don't give up just yet.
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Justin Chang
have you tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk. but srsly, payroll systems can be glitchy af sometimes. def follow up with HR asap
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Grace Thomas
This happened to me last year. Turns out there was a glitch in the new payroll system they implemented. Took them a week to sort it out, but they eventually did a special run just for those of us affected. Hang in there!
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Sophia Carson
Oh man, a week? I hope it doesn't take that long in my case. Bills are due soon 😰
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Grace Thomas
I feel ya. If it does take a while, don't be afraid to ask for help. Some companies will do advances in situations like this.
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