EDD Profile Error: Can't Apply for Unemployment, Can't Reach EDD Phone Support - Help!

I found a way to solve EDD profile error issue, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc7QVXByY7g

Pro tip: use multiple phones to call at the same time. Increases your chances of getting through. Also, try calling your local assemblymember's office. Sometimes they can help push things through.

Unpopular opinion: maybe we should all just give up and become YouTubers or something. Can't be worse than dealing with EDD, right? 🎥💸

have you tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk. EDD's website is trash, good luck my dude

Here's what worked for me: 1. Call right when they open (8:00 AM Pacific Time) 2. If you get a busy signal, hang up and immediately redial 3. Keep doing this until you get into the queue 4. Once in the queue, DO NOT HANG UP no matter how long the wait is It took me about 30 tries to get in, then I waited 2 hours, but I finally got through. Good luck!

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! I used this site called claimyr.com. It's a calling tool that dials through the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

Ugh, I feel your pain. The EDD system is a total nightmare. I had the same issue last year and it took me weeks to get it sorted out. Keep trying different times of day to call, sometimes early morning or late afternoon can be less busy.

Okay, listen up. Former EDD employee here. Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Write down every attempt to contact, every error message, and take screenshots. 2. Be persistent but polite. The people answering phones are overworked and dealing with angry callers all day. 3. Use the AskEDD feature on the website. Select "Unemployment Insurance Benefits" then "Claim Questions" then "Existing Claim". Explain your situation clearly. 4. If you can't get through by phone, try faxing your issue. Yes, fax. It's old school but sometimes works. 5. As others have mentioned, contacting your local assemblymember can help. They have liaisons at EDD. 6. If all else fails, file a complaint with the state labor board. Remember, the system is overwhelmed but keep at it. You'll get through eventually.

Have you tried using the "Contact Us" form on the EDD website? Sometimes they respond faster that way than by phone. It's not ideal, but it might be worth a shot.

If you're still having trouble, you might consider reaching out to the EDD's social media channels like Twitter or Facebook. Sometimes public posts or direct messages can attract attention from their support team. Also, patience is key, and while using paid services like Claimyr can be effective, they should be a last resort. Always explore all possible free options first. Good luck!

lol welcome to the EDD hellscape. grab a seat, we'll be here a while 💀

Seriously tho, this whole situation is messed up. We pay into this system our whole working lives, and when we actually need it, it's nearly impossible to access. Something's gotta change.

Anyone else feel like they're cosplaying as a telemarketer with all these calls? 📞🤡 "Hello, I've been trying to reach you about your extended unemployment..."

Bruh, I've been in the same boat for like a month now. EDD's got me feelin' like I'm tryna catch a unicorn or somethin'. 🦄 Keep pushin' tho, we gonna make it!

Hey OP, have you tried sacrificing a goat to the EDD gods yet? I hear that works wonders 🐐🔮

guys i think i found a cheat code. call the vietnamese language line, wait through the intro, then press 1 for english. got through in 10 minutes! 🤯

Yo, anyone else think its wild that we gotta jump through all these hoops just to get our benefits? Like, we're already stressed about being unemployed and they make it THIS hard? Smh 🤦‍♂️

Update: Still no luck getting through. Tried calling 47 times today. My finger hurts from hitting redial. Send help (or snacks) 😭

Plot twist: What if the EDD website is actually an AI designed to test our persistence and problem-solving skills? 🤖🧠 Maybe we're all part of some grand experiment...

Have you tried creating a new account with a slightly different email? Sometimes that bypasses the "profile already exists" error. Just make sure all your other info is exactly the same.