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.
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Natalia Stone
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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Nolan Carter
•Yeah, I've checked online but there's nothing helpful. Just says 'pending' for all my recent certifications. 😫
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Tasia Synder
•Pending usually means they need to verify something. Did you upload all your docs?
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Nolan Carter
•I think so... but maybe I missed something? How do I double check?
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Selena Bautista
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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Mohamed Anderson
•Sounds sketchy. Is it legit?
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Selena Bautista
•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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Ellie Perry
•20 bucks tho? That's steep when ur already broke from no unemployment 😭
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Selena Bautista
•True, but for me it was worth it to finally get answers. Beats wasting hours on hold imo
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Landon Morgan
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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Teresa Boyd
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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Nolan Carter
•Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, where do I even find a fax machine these days?
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Teresa Boyd
•lol i know right? I used an online fax service. Just google it, there's a bunch of free ones
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Lourdes Fox
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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Bruno Simmons
•Preach! 👏 The government needs to get its act together. We're not asking for handouts, just what we're owed!
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Aileen Rodriguez
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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Zane Gray
•I tried that. Got a generic response telling me to check the website. Useless. 🙄
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Maggie Martinez
•Same here. Their social media team just copy-pastes responses. Don't waste ur time
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Alejandro Castro
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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Monique Byrd
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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Jackie Martinez
•Conspiracy theory: maybe they are! 👀 Keep us poor and desperate
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Lia Quinn
•Nah, never attribute to malice what can be explained by incompetence. They just suck at their jobs lol
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Haley Stokes
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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