EDD Unemployment: 5-Month Delay, No Payment After Paperwork Submitted - What to Do?

Great advice! Having a paper trail is essential in these situations.

Lmao I'm picturing a bunch of unemployed people having a camp-out protest. Let's do it! 🏕️

Careful, they might hire us as 'seasonal workers' and then we'd lose our claims 💀

While it’s a funny thought, it might actually bring attention to the issue if it went viral. 🤔

I'm down. What are you thinking? Protest? Petition? I'm so fed up with this bs

Count me in. This has gone on way too long. We need to make some noise!

Collective action might be the push needed to get things moving. It’s worth considering organizing something.

I tried it. Waited 3 hours for a 5-minute convo where they told me to keep waiting. Total waste of time.

It actually worked for me! Got my issue resolved in one call. Guess it depends on who you get.

Seems like it's hit or miss. Worth a try, but don’t expect miracles.

There's definitely something to be said about how complicated the process is. It seems designed that way.

It's uncanny how it always happens at the worst times. They need to be held accountable for these 'lost' documents.

I was in hospitality. Didn't realize some industries were getting more attention. That's interesting (and frustrating) to know.

Hospitality has been hit hard. Hopefully, they prioritize getting relief to those sectors soon.

Agreed. These resources are there to help. Don’t hesitate to use them in tough times.

Sounds sketchy. Is this legit? $20 seems steep just to make a phone call.

I get the skepticism, but it's totally legit. I was desperate and tried it. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.

How long did you have to wait after using this service?

While it seems effective for some, it's important to weigh the cost against waiting on your own. Some might prefer this option while others might decide to be patient.

I heard they had a major backlog, but they should be getting additional support. Hopefully, it gets better soon!

I feel you! It's as if they enjoy making us wait. They seriously need to step up their game and sort out this mess.

Good idea, but I've been checking everywhere. Nothing from them since the initial confirmation 😞

Always a good practice, especially when waiting on important communications. You never know!

Lol if it was AI it might actually work better 😂

Nah, AI would be more efficient. This is definitely old-school human incompetence at its finest 🏆

AI might actually handle this smoother. Maybe they need to upgrade their systems. 😂

Sometimes a little positivity goes a long way. Hang in there, OP!

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try reaching out to my rep. Didn't even think of that.

This is gold 💯 Wish I had known all this when I first filed!

Keeping a detailed record is crucial. It helps if you ever need to escalate your case or if further documentation is required.

It's outrageous how long people are waiting. Hope they fix these issues soon for everyone's sake.

Lol good luck with that. Last time I tried, the line was around the block and they closed before I got in 🤡

This actually worked for me! Took a whole day, but I finally got answers. Bring a book and snacks tho

If you plan to go in person, make sure to check office hours and maybe call ahead to see if an appointment is necessary.

I've tried calling so many times, but I can never get through. It's always busy or they hang up on me. It's driving me crazy!

Pro tip: call right when they open. Set an alarm and be ready to dial the second they start taking calls. It's still a pain, but your chances are better.

Consider using a speakerphone while you do other things, just so you’re not getting tied up waiting at all.

It's definitely suspicious. We should question why this keeps happening and demand more transparency.