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EDD Payment Delay: Weeks Without Unemployment Check. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I filed my unemployment claim a while back and I still haven't received my payment. It's been weeks now and I'm starting to get really worried. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on what I should do next? I've tried calling but can't get through to anyone. This is so frustrating!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve unemployment payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4_16RJBAws

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Emma Taylor

Ugh, I feel your pain. I was in the same boat last month. Have you tried checking your claim status online? Sometimes there's info there that can help.

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Javier Garcia

Yeah, I've been checking online like crazy. It just says 'pending' and nothing else. So annoying!

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Malik Robinson

Pending could mean anything tbh. The system is so broken rn 🤦‍♂️

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Emma Taylor

True that. EDD needs to get their act together fr

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Isabella Silva

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

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Ravi Choudhury

Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?

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Isabella Silva

Yeah, it actually does. I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate. Got through in about 2 hours.

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CosmosCaptain

$20 tho? That's kinda steep when were already broke af 😩

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Isabella Silva

I get it, but for me it was worth it. Beats calling 100 times a day for weeks 🤷‍♂️

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Freya Johansen

Have you tried contacting your local assemblymember? They can sometimes help speed things up with EDD.

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Omar Fawzi

OMG THIS IS LITERALLY ME RN 😭 I've been waiting for like 2 months and still nothing. The system is so messed up I swear

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Chloe Wilson

2 months?! That's insane. Have you tried reaching out on social media? Sometimes they respond there.

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Omar Fawzi

No, I haven't. Didn't even think of that. Which platform works best?

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Chloe Wilson

Twitter seems to be the most responsive. Try @CA_EDD and use #CAUNEMPLOYMENT

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Diego Mendoza

Here's what I've learned after dealing with EDD for the past year: 1. Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. 2. Document everything. Keep a log of all your calls and online activity. 3. Check for any pending certifications or additional info they might need. 4. If you can't get through on the phone, try the UI Online messaging system. 5. Reach out to your local assemblymember or state senator. 6. Join Facebook groups for CA unemployment support. Lots of good info there. 7. If all else fails, consider filing an appeal. Hang in there, OP. The system is a mess, but don't give up!

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Javier Garcia

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! This is really helpful. I'll definitely try some of these strategies.

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Anastasia Romanov

This should be pinned tbh. So much good info here 💯

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StellarSurfer

lol welcome to the club. EDD is a joke rn. Good luck getting your $$$

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Sean Kelly

Not helpful, dude. OP is clearly stressed about this.

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StellarSurfer

Just keeping it real 🤷‍♂️ Sugar coating won't help anyone

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Zara Malik

Has anyone tried faxing their documents instead of uploading online? I heard that sometimes works better.

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Luca Greco

Faxing? What year is it, 1995? 😂

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Zara Malik

Lol I know it sounds old school, but I've heard it can actually be faster sometimes 🤷‍♀️

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