EDD claim confusion - need help straightening out my unemployment benefits!

Ugh, welcome to the club. 🙄 I've been dealing with claim confusion for MONTHS. It's like they purposely make it impossible to get a straight answer. Have you tried checking your online account for any updates or messages?

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

Here's what worked for me to straighten out my claim confusion: 1. Document everything: Keep a log of all your calls, who you spoke to, and what they said. 2. Be persistent: Call every day if you have to. Sometimes you get different answers from different reps. 3. Use social media: Tweet at your state's unemployment office. Sometimes they respond faster there. 4. Contact your local representative: They can sometimes intervene on your behalf. 5. Check for identity verification issues: A lot of claims get held up because of ID problems. 6. Double-check all your submitted info: One small error can cause big delays. 7. Request a callback: Some states have this option now, and it's way better than waiting on hold. Hope this helps! Don't give up, it's frustrating but you'll get it sorted eventually.

have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but I got a response within 48 hours after I faxed my info. worth a shot!

The whole system is a joke. I've been trying to sort out my claim for 3 months now. Every time I call, I get a different answer. It's like playing unemployment roulette. 🎰😫

Hey OP, when did you originally file your claim? There were some system updates a few months back that caused a lot of confusion. Might be related to that.

pro tip: call exactly at 8:01 AM when they open. I always get through within 15 minutes that way. good luck!

Have you checked if there's an ombudsman office for unemployment issues in your state? They can sometimes help cut through the red tape.

lol welcome to unemployment hell. grab a seat, we've got snacks and tissues 🍿😭