EDD Leave Pay: No response after 3 weeks, how to check status & calculate benefits?

Ugh, the EDD is such a nightmare to deal with! I've been there, buddy. Here's what I'd suggest: 1. Keep calling them. Like, every day. It's annoying, but persistence pays off. 2. Send a follow-up email or fax (yeah, they still use fax 🙄) referencing your original submission date. 3. Check your online account if you have one. Sometimes updates appear there before they contact you. 4. Consider reaching out to your local state representative's office. They can sometimes help push things along. As for the benefit amount, with $2,500 gross weekly, you're probably looking at around $1,300 per week in benefits. That's usually the max they give out. Hang in there! The system is frustrating, but you'll get through it.

I found a way to actually 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

lol welcome to EDD hell. grab a seat, youll be here a while 💀

Have you tried checking your spam folder? Sometimes EDD emails end up there. Also, make sure you're logging into your UI Online account regularly. They don't always send emails for updates.

Ive been waiting 2 months for my claim to be processed. This whole system is a joke. We need to organize and demand better service from EDD!

Quick tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling right when they open or just before they close. Sometimes you have better luck then.

Hey OP, just a heads up - make sure you're certifying for benefits every two weeks even if your claim is still pending. You don't wanna miss out on back pay if it gets approved!

Anyone else notice that EDD seems to work faster if you bug them on social media? Try tweeting at them or messaging on FB. Worked for me! 🤷‍♂️

Pro tip: Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. You never know when you might need to prove you've been trying to resolve issues.

guys i think i figured it out. we need to sacrafice a goat to the EDD gods. its the only way to get our claims processed 🐐🔪