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EDD Payment Missing - What Should I Do?

Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my unemployment payments. I haven't received my last payment and I'm not sure what's going on. Has anyone else experienced this recently? I'm getting worried because bills are piling up and I don't know how long this will take to resolve. Any advice on what I should do next?

Sophia Gabriel

Ugh, I feel you. I've been in the same boat before. Have you tried checking your claim status online? Sometimes there's a hold or issue that you can see there.

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Vince Eh

Thanks for the suggestion. I did check online, but everything looks normal there. It's so frustrating!

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Tobias Lancaster

Yeah, the online system can be hit or miss. Sometimes it doesn't show the real problem. You might need to talk to a rep directly.

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Sophia Gabriel

True that. The EDD website is about as useful as a chocolate teapot sometimes 🙄

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Ezra Beard

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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Statiia Aarssizan

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?

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Reginald Blackwell

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken 😤

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Ezra Beard

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Sometimes you gotta spend money to make money, ya know?

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Aria Khan

I've used it too. It's legit. Expensive, yeah, but when you're desperate to get answers, it's worth it.

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Everett Tutum

Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check your certifications. Make sure you've completed all the required weekly certifications. 2. Look for any pending interviews or requests for additional information in your online account or mail. 3. Check if your claim balance is sufficient for another payment. 4. Verify your payment method (EDD debit card or direct deposit) is still active. 5. If everything looks good, you'll need to contact EDD directly. Try calling early in the morning or late afternoon for better chances. 6. If you can't get through, consider sending a secure message through your online account. 7. As a last resort, contact your local state representative's office. They can sometimes help expedite EDD issues. Remember, patience is key. The system is overwhelmed, but keep at it. Good luck!

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Vince Eh

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely go through this checklist. Really appreciate it 💯

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Sunny Wang

This is great advice. Wish I had this when I was struggling with my claim last year!

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Hugh Intensity

have u tried turning it off and on again? lol jk but srsly the EDD system is a joke

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Effie Alexander

I had a similar issue last month. Turns out there was a glitch in their system affecting a bunch of claims. It got resolved after about 10 days without me doing anything. Might be worth waiting a bit to see if it fixes itself.

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Vince Eh

That's good to know. I hope it's just a glitch for me too. Did you ever get back pay for those missed days?

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Effie Alexander

Yep, they backpaid me for the missed weeks. Just make sure you keep certifying even if you're not getting paid.

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Melissa Lin

This happened to me and it turned out I had hit my benefit year end without realizing it. Had to file a new claim. Might be worth checking if that applies to you.

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Vince Eh

Oh, I didn't even think of that. How do I check my benefit year end date?

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Melissa Lin

It should be listed in your online account under claim details. If you're close to a year from when you first filed, that might be the issue.

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Lydia Santiago

edd more like SMH amirite? 🤡 but fr tho, hang in there OP. we're all in this leaky boat together

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Romeo Quest

Have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes EDD emails end up there and you might miss important info.

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Vince Eh

Good idea, I'll take a look. Thanks!

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Val Rossi

idk if this helps but I saw on twitter that EDD is having some payment delays due to a system upgrade. Might be worth checking their social media for updates.

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