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EDD Unemployment Claim Status Disappeared - What to Do?

Has anyone else had their claim status disappear? I've been trying to check on my unemployment claim status for weeks now, and suddenly all my information is gone. It's like the system just erased everything. I've called multiple times but can't get through to a real person. This is so frustrating! I'm worried about my benefits and don't know what to do next. Anyone else experiencing this or have any advice?

GalaxyGazer

I'm in the same boat, friend. Been trying to get through for weeks. It's like they're playing hide and seek with our benefits. Stay strong! πŸ’ͺ

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Mateo Sanchez

More like hide and seek with our sanity. Hang in there!

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Amina Bah

Ugh, I feel your pain. The EDD system is a total nightmare. I had something similar happen last month - my claim vanished into thin air. Turns out it was just a glitch in their system. Try logging out and back in, sometimes that helps. If not, keep calling. It sucks, but persistence is key with these clowns. 🀑

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Oliver Becker

I've heard of glitches happening a lot. It's like they built the system on quicksand. πŸ˜‚

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NebulaNova

Claimyr really seems like a good service if you're in a bind with EDD. However, keep in mind that it is a paid service, and while it can save time, you are adding an additional cost. Also, there are other ways to try to resolve these issues without spending money, such as reaching out to your state representative or joining social media groups for help. Keep trying different approaches and see what works best for you.

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Anastasia Kozlov

Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Take screenshots of your account, write down dates and times of your calls. 2. Try calling right when they open or just before they close. Sometimes you have better luck getting through. 3. Use social media. Tweet at EDD or message them on Facebook. Sometimes public pressure helps. 4. File a complaint with the state labor board. It might not solve your immediate problem, but it puts pressure on them to fix their system. 5. Consider reaching out to local news stations. They love stories about government incompetence. 6. Join Facebook groups for EDD claimants. Sometimes people share insider tips there. 7. If all else fails, contact your state representative or senator. They can often cut through red tape. Remember, you're not alone in this. The system is broken, but persistence pays off. Don't let them wear you down!

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Paolo Longo

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try these steps. It's good to know I'm not alone in this mess.

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Sean Kelly

This is gold πŸ’― Saving this for future reference. Thanks for taking the time to write it all out!

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Zara Mirza

These are some brilliant steps. Especially the social media oneβ€”companies hate bad publicity.

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Diego Chavez

Ugh, the EDD is such a dumpster fire πŸ”₯ I've been dealing with them for months and it's been nothing but headaches. Keep pushing and don't give up. Sometimes you gotta be a squeaky wheel to get the grease, ya know?

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NeonNebula

Truer words have never been spoken. You have to keep at them.

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CosmicCowboy

Have you tried checking your spam folder? Sometimes EDD emails end up there. Also, make sure you're using the correct login info. I know it sounds basic, but I've seen people mess that up before.

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Paolo Longo

Thanks for the suggestion, but I've already checked my spam folder and triple-checked my login info. No luck. 😞 This is driving me crazy!

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Natasha Orlova

Maybe try clearing your browser cache and cookies? Sometimes that can help with weird website issues.

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Javier Cruz

You'd be surprised how often it's just a cache issue. Tech is funny like that.

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Dylan Cooper

Has anyone else noticed that the EDD website always seems to crash right when you need it most? It's like it can smell our desperation.

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Sofia Ramirez

Omg yes! I swear it's sentient and just messing with us at this point.

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Dmitry Volkov

It's probably running on a Commodore 64 in someone's basement πŸ’»

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StarSeeker

I've heard it runs on hopes and dreams... and not much else.

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Ava Martinez

Friendly reminder to everyone: DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Save screenshots, write down call times, keep a paper trail. You never know when you might need it.

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Paolo Longo

This is great advice. I wish I'd done this from the start. Lesson learned!

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Miguel Ortiz

100% this. I had to appeal my claim and all my documentation saved my butt.

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Zainab Omar

Documentation is like your insurance policy against bureaucratic chaos.

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Aisha Mahmood

This is why we need a complete overhaul of the unemployment system. It's not fit for purpose anymore. We should all be writing to our representatives about this!

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Ethan Moore

Preach! πŸ™Œ The whole system is held together with duct tape and prayers at this point.

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Yuki Kobayashi

Totally agree. But good luck getting politicians to care about updating boring old government systems. πŸ™„

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Carmen Vega

But we can always try to make enough noise to spark change. Sometimes it takes a village.

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QuantumQuester

Have you tried the secret menu options? Press 2, then 4, then 1, then 3 when you call. Sometimes that gets you to a real person faster.

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Paolo Longo

Whoa, really? I'll give that a try. Thanks for the tip!

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Andre Moreau

I tried this and it actually worked! You're a lifesaver! πŸ™

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Zoe Stavros

That's such a cool hack! Desperate times call for mysterious measures.

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Connor Murphy

Anyone else feel like they need a degree in rocket science to navigate the EDD website? Asking for a friend... πŸš€πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬

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Yara Sayegh

If only NASA could lend us their engineers for a website overhaul. πŸ€”

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Luca Russo

have u tried turning it off and on again? 🀣 jk jk... but seriously, the EDD website is garbage. good luck!

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Nia Harris

Classic IT solution... if only it could fix the EDD site too!

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Amara Okafor

Guys, I think I figured it out. You need to do a rain dance, sacrifice a rubber chicken, and chant "EDD, EDD, give me my bread" three times. Works every time, 60% of the time.

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CosmicCommander

Instructions unclear. Chicken now employed, I'm still broke. πŸ”πŸ’Ό

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Giovanni Colombo

This is the quality content I come to Reddit for πŸ‘Œ

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Fatima Al-Qasimi

Ah, the ancient art of unemployment navigation rituals... always a winner.

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Emma Thompson

I found a method to 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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Malik Jackson

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

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Emma Thompson

Totally get the skepticism, but it's 100% legit. I was desperate and tried it. Saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny IMO.

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Isabella Costa

How long did it take for them to get someone on the line?

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Emma Thompson

It took about 2 hours, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They called me when an agent was on the line. Way better than wasting a whole day on hold!

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StarSurfer

Two hours isn't bad compared to the horror stories of being on hold all day. Might be worth a try!

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Jamal Harris

plot twist: the EDD is actually run by squirrels and they just forgot where they buried your claim info 🐿️

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Mei Chen

LOL this explains so much πŸ˜‚

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Paolo Longo

If only! At least squirrels are cute. The EDD is just nuts. πŸ₯œ

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Liam Sullivan

A squirrel could probably run it better, tbh. πŸ˜‚

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Ravi Malhotra

This happened to me too! I thought I was going crazy. Turns out there was a system update that messed up a bunch of accounts. I had to file a new claim and it eventually got sorted out. But it took WEEKS. Hang in there!

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Freya Christensen

System updates are the bane of our existence. Always causing chaos.

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Omar Hassan

Have you tried contacting your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help push things through with EDD. It's worth a shot!

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Paolo Longo

I hadn't thought of that. How do I find my assembly member?

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Omar Hassan

Just google "[your city] assembly member". They usually have a contact form on their website. Good luck!

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Chloe Robinson

This is a great tip! Sometimes a little political nudge can do wonders.

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