EDD Payment Delay: How to Track Down Missing Money?

Ugh, I feel you. I've been waiting for my money for weeks now. It's so frustrating! Have you tried checking your account online? Sometimes the status updates there before they actually send the payment.

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 about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

Have you tried contacting your local representative? They sometimes have connections and can help speed things up. Worth a shot!

lol good luck. i've been waiting 3 months for my money. the system is broken af 🤡

Here's what I've learned after dealing with this for way too long: 1. Keep calling. Like, every day if you have to. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. 2. Document everything. Write down who you talked to, when, and what they said. 3. Check your online account for any pending tasks or documents they might need. 4. If you can't get through on the phone, try emailing. Sometimes they respond faster that way. 5. As a last resort, contact your local representative or the ombudsman's office. 6. Join Facebook groups or forums for your state's unemployment system. Sometimes people share insider tips or direct numbers. Stay persistent and don't give up. The system sucks, but eventually you'll get your money. Hang in there!

Anyone else notice that payments seem to come through faster if you file on a Tuesday? Or am I just imagining things? 🤔

I heard they're super backlogged because of all the fraud cases they're dealing with. Apparently scammers have been hitting the system hard and now everyone's suffering for it. 😠