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EDD Payment Delays: Stuck on 'Pending' for Weeks - Need Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my unemployment payments. They're not coming through and I'm getting worried. Has anyone else experienced delays recently? Any advice on what I should do? I've tried calling but can't get through to anyone.

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Been waiting for weeks now. It's so frustrating! Have you checked your online account to see if there's any info there?

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Yeah, I've checked online but there's nothing helpful. Just says 'pending' for all my recent certifications. 😫

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Pending usually means they need to verify something. Did you upload all your docs?

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I think so... but maybe I missed something? How do I double check?

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Sounds sketchy. Is it legit?

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I was skeptical too, but I tried it and it worked. Got through in about an hour instead of calling all day myself.

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20 bucks tho? That's steep when ur already broke from no unemployment 😭

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True, but for me it was worth it to finally get answers. Beats wasting hours on hold imo

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Here's what I've learned from my experience with delayed payments: 1. Check your online account for any pending issues or required documents 2. Make sure all your certifications are completed correctly 3. If you've changed banks or addresses, update your info ASAP 4. Try calling early in the morning or late in the evening for better chances 5. If all else fails, contact your local representative's office. They can sometimes help push things through Hope this helps! Hang in there, the system is overwhelmed but they'll get to you eventually.

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have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but I got a response within a week after I faxed my issue

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Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, where do I even find a fax machine these days?

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lol i know right? I used an online fax service. Just google it, there's a bunch of free ones

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This whole system is a joke. They expect us to survive on air while they 'process' our claims. I've been waiting for 2 months now. TWO MONTHS! 🤬

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Preach! 👏 The government needs to get its act together. We're not asking for handouts, just what we're owed!

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Has anyone tried reaching out on social media? I've heard some people have had luck getting responses by tweeting at the unemployment office.

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I tried that. Got a generic response telling me to check the website. Useless. 🙄

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Same here. Their social media team just copy-pastes responses. Don't waste ur time

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Pro tip: if u can get thru on the phone, ask for a tier 2 specialist right away. The first person u talk to usually cant do much

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Anyone else notice that every time they 'update' the system, everything gets worse? 🤔 It's like they're trying to make it impossible on purpose

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Conspiracy theory: maybe they are! 👀 Keep us poor and desperate

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Nah, never attribute to malice what can be explained by incompetence. They just suck at their jobs lol

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Guys, I know it's tough but don't give up. Keep calling, keep certifying, and document EVERYTHING. If you have to appeal later, you'll need all the records you can get.

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