EDD Missing Wages Reported 2 Months Ago - Still No Response. What to Do?
Has anyone else been waiting forever to get their missing wages sorted out? I reported some missing wages like 2 months ago and sent in all my W-2s and ID verification stuff. Still haven't heard a peep back. My disability is over now, but I'm really hoping I can still get that money I lost. Anyone know how long this usually takes or if there's anything else I can do?
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Aria Khan
Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been dealing with the same issue for THREE months now. It's like they just throw our paperwork into a black hole or something. Have you tried calling them? That's what I did after waiting for ages.
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Reginald Blackwell
•I've tried calling but can never get through. It's so frustrating! How did you manage to reach someone?
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Aria Khan
•It took me like 50 attempts, no joke. I just kept redialing over and over. Eventually got lucky and got put on hold for 2 hours. But at least I finally talked to someone!
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Everett Tutum
•50 attempts? ain't nobody got time for that 😩 there's gotta be a better way
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Sunny Wang
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone without the endless redial game. 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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Hugh Intensity
•Sounds too good to be true. How does it actually work? Is it legit?
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Sunny Wang
•It's totally legit! You just put in your phone number, and they call you when they get an agent. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Effie Alexander
•$20 just to make a phone call? That's highway robbery! 🤑
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Sunny Wang
•I get it, but think about how much time you waste trying to call yourself. For me, it was worth every penny.
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Melissa Lin
Here's what I've learned from my experience with missing wages: 1. Document everything. Keep copies of all your W-2s, pay stubs, and any correspondence. 2. Follow up regularly. Call or email every week if you have to. 3. Reach out to your local representative. Sometimes they can help push things along. 4. If all else fails, file a formal complaint with the labor board. It's a pain, but persistence is key. Don't let them forget about your case!
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Reginald Blackwell
•Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try reaching out to my rep. Didn't even think of that.
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Lydia Santiago
•This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!
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Romeo Quest
lol welcome to the wonderful world of government efficiency 🤡 I swear they must be using carrier pigeons to process our claims
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Val Rossi
Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update info there without actually contacting you. Worth a shot!
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Reginald Blackwell
•Good idea, I'll take a look. Fingers crossed there's some update!
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Eve Freeman
I'm in the same boat, its been 3 months for me. This whole system is broken af. How are we supposed to survive while they take their sweet time?
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Clarissa Flair
•Preach! 🙌 It's like they forget we have bills to pay and food to buy.
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Caden Turner
•Have you guys tried contacting your state representatives? Sometimes they can light a fire under the EDD's a**.
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McKenzie Shade
Pro tip: If you can, try faxing your documents instead of mailing them. Sounds old school, but I swear it got my claim moving faster.
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Harmony Love
•What year is it, 1995? 😂 But for real, if it works, it works!
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Rudy Cenizo
Anyone else notice that ever since they "upgraded" their system, everything's been slower? I miss the old days when you could actually talk to a human without selling your firstborn.
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