lol welcome to the club 🎉 been waiting on my payment for 3 weeks now. SDI is a joke

Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help push things along with SDI.

have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but it worked for me when nothing else did lol

Ugh, maternity leave issues are the WORST. You're already dealing with a newborn and then you have to fight for your money too? Sending you strength, mama! 💪👶

Have you checked your spam folder? I know it sounds dumb, but I missed an important EDD email because it went to spam. Just a thought!

Plot twist: the EDD is actually run by a bunch of sloths 🦥 That's why everything takes foreverrrrr

PSA: Always, ALWAYS keep physical copies of everything you submit to EDD. Their system is about as reliable as a chocolate teapot. 🍫☕

Hey OP, any updates? Were you able to get through to someone?

Here's what I've learned after dealing with this for months: 1. Keep copies of EVERYTHING you send them. 2. Use certified mail if you're sending physical documents. 3. Check your online account daily for updates. 4. If you call, be prepared to wait for hours. 5. Be polite but persistent with the reps. 6. If one rep can't help, politely ask to speak with a supervisor. 7. Document every interaction - date, time, who you spoke with. 8. If all else fails, contact your local state representative's office. They can sometimes intervene on your behalf. Hang in there, OP. It's a frustrating process, but you'll get through it eventually!

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been in the same boat for weeks now. It's like they have a black hole where all our paperwork goes to die. 🕳️

I actually found a way to get someone on the phone! I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

have u tried faxing them? i know it sounds crazy but i got a response within 2 days when i faxed my issue

I've been dealing with EDD for months now and let me tell you, it's a nightmare. Here's what I've learned: • Always have more documentation than you think you need • Keep a log of every call, including date, time, and who you spoke to • Be persistent - sometimes you have to call multiple days in a row • Check your spam folder regularly for emails from EDD • If possible, use their online portal for updates and submissions Hang in there, OP. It's a frustrating process, but don't give up!

Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. I got through in like 15 minutes doing that. Also, have you checked if you can submit the application online? Might save you some headache.

Not to be that person, but are you sure you qualified for disability insurance? The requirements can be pretty strict.

tldr; EDD sucks, water is wet, sky is blue 🙃

Have you checked if there are any new requirements or changes to the unemployment program? They sometimes update things without making it super obvious. Might be worth looking into.

lol welcome to the wonderful world of EDD where nothing makes sense and the rules are made up 😂😭

Anyone know if theres a way to check your claim status online? I'm tired of being on hold for hours 😫

Pro tip: if you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try calling right when they open in the morning. I always have better luck then!