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CA EDD claim processing taking forever - any tips to speed it up?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to process my unemployment claim and it's been a while. I'm in California and I'm wondering if anyone knows how long it typically takes? I've been waiting for what feels like forever and I'm getting worried. Any advice or experiences you can share?

FireflyDreams

Here's what I've learned from my experience with California EDD: • Processing times vary wildly, from a few weeks to several months • The online system is often glitchy, so keep trying if it doesn't work • Document EVERYTHING. Save screenshots, write down who you talked to and when • If you can get through on the phone, be super nice to the rep. They're overwhelmed too • Check your spam folder regularly. Sometimes important emails end up there • If you have a complex case (like mixed income or worked in multiple states), it'll take longer • Don't give up! Keep following up and advocating for yourself Hope this helps, OP. Hang in there!

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Connor O'Neill

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! This is really helpful. I'll definitely start documenting everything better.

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Natasha Kuznetsova

This should be pinned to the top of the subreddit tbh 💯

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LunarEclipse

Ugh, I feel your pain. I'm in the same boat and it's been a nightmare. I've been waiting for over 2 months now and still nothing. The EDD system is so backed up its ridiculous.

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Yara Khalil

2 months? That's nothing. I've been waiting since March! 😤 This whole system is a joke.

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Keisha Brown

Have you tried calling them? Sometimes that can speed things up.

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LunarEclipse

Calling them? LOL good luck with that. I've tried like a million times and can never get through. 🤦‍♂️

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Freya Nielsen

idk man im bout ready to give up and just live in the woods or smthn. this whole system is rigged against us 😤

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Omar Mahmoud

mood 😂

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Emma Anderson

I heard theres a huge backlog bc of all the fraud cases they had to deal with. Apparently scammers were filing fake claims left and right and now the legit ones are getting caught in the crossfire 🙄

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Malik Thompson

Yeah I read about that too. Sucks for us honest folks just tryna get by 😔

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Paolo Esposito

I actually found a method 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

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Amina Toure

Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?

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Paolo Esposito

Yeah, I was skeptical at first too, but it actually worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Oliver Weber

20 bucks tho? Thats kinda steep when your already broke and waiting for unemployment 😬

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Paolo Esposito

I get it, but for me it was worth it to finally get my claim sorted. Beats waiting for months 🤷‍♂️

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Javier Morales

have you checked your ui online account? sometimes they update stuff there without sending an email or anything

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Isabella Ferreira

Pro tip: if you're really desperate, reach out to your local state representative. They sometimes have connections and can help push your claim through faster.

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CosmicVoyager

This! 👆 My cousin did this and got her claim processed in like a week after months of waiting.

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Ravi Kapoor

how do you even find out who your local rep is?

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Isabella Ferreira

Just google '[your city] state representative'. Most have websites with contact info.

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