EDD SDI claim: Nobody answering calls. How to actually reach a human?

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been in the same boat for weeks now. It's like they're purposely avoiding us or something. 🤔

I actually found a way to get through! There's this site called claimyr.com that has a calling tool. It dials 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

Have you tried calling right when they open? I've had some luck getting through that way.

This is ridiculous. We pay taxes for this service and cant even use it. Someone needs to do something about this broken system!

Here's what I've learned after dealing with EDD for months: 1. Be persistent. Keep calling, even if it feels hopeless. 2. Try different times of day. Sometimes early morning or late afternoon can be less busy. 3. Have all your info ready when you call. Claim number, SSN, etc. 4. If you get through, ask for a direct number or extension for follow-ups. 5. Use their online portal for anything you can do there. 6. Consider reaching out to your local state representative. They can sometimes help. 7. Document everything. Keep a log of your calls and any responses. Hope this helps someone. Stay strong, everyone!

anyone else just give up and go back to work even tho ur not really better? feels like thats what they want us to do anyway 😒

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Been calling for over a week with no luck. Reading through these comments, I think I'm going to try calling right when they open tomorrow morning and also look into that claimyr service that Keisha mentioned. Has anyone else had success with the early morning calls? It's so frustrating that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get basic help with our claims.