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Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle with my FMLA claim. I filed for FMLA to take care of my mom a while back, and I still haven't heard anything from them. I tried calling today but couldn't get through to a real person. Has anyone else experienced this kind of delay? Any advice on how to speed things up or at least get some info on my claim status? I'm starting to get worried about the time I took off work.
Hey everyone, I'm dealing with an SDI issue and I'm not sure what to do next. I submitted all my documents but I'm worried they might not have received everything. Has anyone else been in this situation? What's the best way to confirm they got all my paperwork? I'm getting anxious about the status of my claim and could really use some advice.
Hot take: what if we all showed up at the SDI office with lawn chairs and just camped out until they process our claims? Who's with me? ๐
Check your EDD online account portal first - that's usually the fastest way to see if they've received your documents. You can also try faxing a follow-up request asking for confirmation of receipt with a list of what you submitted. I had success getting through on the phone by calling exactly at 8 AM when they open - the wait was still long but manageable. Also, if you submitted anything by mail, definitely use certified mail next time so you have tracking confirmation. The anxiety is totally understandable, but hang in there!
Hey everyone, I'm trying to open my disability claim and I keep getting this error code E324. Has anyone else run into this? It's so frustrating, I've been trying for days and I'm not sure what to do next. Any advice would be really appreciated!
Has anyone else noticed that these errors seem to happen more often right before holidays or at the end of the month? It's like they're trying to delay payments or something ๐ค
I had the exact same E324 error last week! What finally worked for me was switching to a different device entirely - I was using my phone and it kept giving me that error, but when I tried my laptop it went through fine. Also make sure you're using the most up-to-date version of whatever browser you're using. The EDD website seems really picky about that stuff. Hope this helps!
I submitted my claim form over a month ago and still haven't received any funds. The form included my doctor's expected return-to-work date, but it's not showing up on the EDD website. Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas on what could be causing the delay?
LPT: If you're having trouble with EDD, reach out to your state representative's office. They often have liaisons who can help push things through faster.
I'm dealing with something similar - submitted my disability claim 3 weeks ago and still waiting. One thing that helped me was creating a detailed timeline of everything I submitted and when. Also, try logging into your account at different times of day - sometimes the website shows different info depending on when their system updates. Have you tried checking if there are any pending documents they need from you? Sometimes they request additional info but the notification gets buried in their system.
I'm at my wits' end with EDD!!! Had major back surgery in January 2025 and filed for SDI right away. My claim was APPROVED in February and I can see my weekly benefit amount ($1,450) in the portal, but I HAVEN'T RECEIVED A SINGLE PAYMENT YET!! It's now been over 3 months and I'm owed nearly $18,500! My savings are completely gone and I'm borrowing money from family just to pay rent. I've tried literally EVERYTHING to contact them: - Called the main SDI number at least 50 times (different times of day) - Sent messages through SDI Online every other day - Used the "Contact EDD" form repeatedly - Even had my doctor's office try calling on my behalf Every single time I call, it's that same automated message about "high call volume" and then it disconnects me! I've tried calling at 8:01am, midday, 4:55pm - nothing works. The online messages just get generic automated responses saying my "inquiry has been received." My doctor confirmed all medical certifications are properly submitted. The claim shows as active and approved online. I can't return to work until at least May (per surgeon's orders). HOW do I actually talk to a real person at EDD to find out why my payments are stuck? I'm desperate and about to lose my apartment!!
UPDATE: I tried several of your suggestions! Used Claimyr this morning and actually got through to a real person after 25 minutes (compared to weeks of failed calls). The agent said there was a "payment verification flag" on my account due to a mismatch between my last employer's wage report and my claim. She removed the flag while I was on the phone and said I should receive ALL my back payments within 5-7 business days! I'm cautiously optimistic but this is the first real progress in months. Will update again when/if the money hits my account. Thank you all for the helpful advice!
That's excellent news! The "payment verification flag" is exactly what I suspected - it's one of those hidden status issues that doesn't show up in your online portal but prevents payments from processing. So glad you were able to get it resolved. Make sure to keep documentation of the call (date, time, rep name if possible) just in case there are any further delays.
I'm so relieved to hear you finally got through and found out what the issue was! This gives me hope for my own situation. I've been dealing with something similar - my SDI claim was approved 6 weeks ago but no payments yet. After reading all these responses, it sounds like these hidden "flags" and verification issues are way more common than they should be. It's absolutely ridiculous that approved claims can sit in limbo for months while people struggle financially. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service and also contact my assembly member's office. Thank you for sharing your update - please let us know when those back payments actually arrive!
Zainab Abdulrahman
Not to be that guy, but have you considered lawyering up? If they're seriously dragging their feet, it might be time to get some legal muscle involved. Just a thought.
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Connor Byrne
Whoa there, cowboy! ๐ค Let's not go nuclear just yet. OP should exhaust all other options first before bringing in the big guns.
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Zainab Abdulrahman
Fair enough, but sometimes you gotta fight fire with fire, ya know? ๐ฅ
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Nia Davis
I'm going through something similar right now! Filed my claim about 6 weeks ago and radio silence ever since. The waiting is honestly the worst part because you don't know if something's wrong with your paperwork or if it's just taking forever. I've been calling every few days but keep getting the runaround with automated messages. Really hoping some of these suggestions work because I'm starting to stress about my job security too. Hang in there! ๐ค
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