EDD Nightmare: Called about reduced hours, given wrong form, call disconnected. What now?

Ugh, that sucks! I've been there before. The system is so broken, it's ridiculous. Have you tried calling back? Sometimes you get lucky and find a helpful agent.

I found a way to get someone on the phone without the crazy wait times. I used this site called claimyr.com. It's a calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then sends the call to your phone when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

Here's what you need to do: 1. Go to the official website and look for the 'Reduced Hours' form. It should be under the 'Forms' or 'Applications' section. 2. If you can't find it, try searching for 'partial unemployment' or 'work share program' forms. 3. Fill out the form as best you can. If you're unsure about anything, leave it blank. 4. Submit the form online if possible. If not, print it and mail it in. 5. Keep calling until you get through. Use the tips others have mentioned about timing your calls. 6. Document everything! Keep a record of all your calls, who you spoke to, and what was said. 7. If all else fails, reach out to your local representative's office. They can sometimes help cut through the red tape. Hang in there, OP. The system is a mess, but persistence pays off!

have u tried faxing the form? sometimes old school methods work better with these dinosaur systems lol

I'm in the same boat, OP. Reduced hours are the worst because you're not fully unemployed but you're still struggling. Solidarity, friend. 💪

PSA: If anyone else is dealing with this, there's a webinar next week about navigating reduced hours and unemployment benefits. Might be helpful!