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EDD Payment Delays: Haven't Received Unemployment in Weeks - What to Do?

Hey everyone, I'm having a major issue with my unemployment payments. I haven't received anything in a while and I'm starting to get really worried. Has anyone else experienced delays with their payments recently? I tried calling but can't get through to anyone. Any advice on what I should do next?

Adrian Hughes

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Haven't seen a payment in weeks. The system is so broken rn 😤

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Molly Chambers

Weeks? Try months 🙄 I've been waiting since March!

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Ian Armstrong

This is getting ridiculous. How are we supposed to survive?

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Adrian Hughes

Damn, I'm sorry to hear that. This whole situation is a mess.

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Eli Butler

Have you tried checking your claim status online? Sometimes there's info there that can help explain whats going on.

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Lara Woods

Yeah, I've checked but it just says 'pending' with no other details. So frustrating!

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Eli Butler

Ugh, that sucks. Might be worth trying to get through on the phone then. Good luck!

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Marcus Patterson

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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Lydia Bailey

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Mateo Warren

20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda sketchy...

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Marcus Patterson

I get the skepticism, but it seriously worked for me. Was able to talk to someone and get my issue resolved. Worth every penny imo

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Sofia Price

How long did you have to wait before they called you back?

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Marcus Patterson

It took about an hour and a half, but beats spending all day trying to get through!

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Alice Coleman

Here's what I've learned from dealing with EDD for months: 1. Keep certifying every two weeks, even if you're not getting paid. 2. Check your inbox for any messages or requests for additional info. 3. If you can, try calling right when they open or just before they close. 4. Consider contacting your local assembly member's office for help. 5. Document everything - dates you certified, called, any responses you get. 6. If you're really desperate, that claimyr service someone mentioned might be worth a shot. Hang in there, everyone. This system is a nightmare, but don't give up!

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Owen Jenkins

This is super helpful, thanks for sharing! 🙏

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Lilah Brooks

Contacting my assembly member was a game-changer. Highly recommend!

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Jackson Carter

anyone else feel like were living in a dystopian novel? 🤡 government be like 'let them eat cake' while we cant even get our benefits smh

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Kolton Murphy

Pro tip: if you're having trouble getting paid, make sure you're answering the certification questions correctly. One wrong answer can hold up your whole claim!

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Evelyn Rivera

Learned this the hard way. That question about looking for work tripped me up 😅

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Julia Hall

Hey OP, have you checked if there's an issue with your identity verification? That held up my payments for weeks until I figured it out.

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Lara Woods

Oh man, I didn't even think of that. How do I check?

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Julia Hall

Log into your account and look for any messages about identity verification or [id.me](http://id.me). If you see anything like that, you'll need to complete the verification process.

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Lara Woods

Thanks, I'll take a look!

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