EDD claim on hold for a month, no payments. How to get through to a rep?

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Been waiting for 6 weeks now with radio silence. The system is so broken 😤

Have you tried calling first thing in the morning? I heard that's the best time to get through.

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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

Here's what I've learned from my experience with EDD claims being on hold: 1. Check your EDD account daily for any new messages or requests for information. 2. Make sure all your certifications are up to date. 3. If you received any mail from EDD, respond immediately. 4. Try contacting your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes help push claims through. 5. Keep detailed records of all your attempts to contact EDD. 6. If you can get through on the phone, be prepared with all your information and a clear explanation of your issue. 7. Consider using a paid service to get through on the phone if you're desperate. 8. Check if there are any known system issues or delays announced on the EDD website. 9. Join Facebook groups or other forums for real-time updates and tips from others in the same situation. 10. Be patient (I know it's hard) and persistent. Hope this helps someone! We're all in this together. 💪

anyone else feel like were living in a kafka novel? 🤔 this whole unemployment system is a joke

Have you checked if there's an identity verification issue? That held up my claim for weeks.

Protip: Tweet at your state representatives. Sometimes public pressure works wonders 😉

guys im loosing hope. been 2 months no money. how r we supposed to survive???

Plot twist: the hold music is actually a subliminal message to make us give up and go away 🤣🎵

Has anyone tried faxing? I know it sounds ancient, but I heard some people had luck with that.