EDD claim on hold for a month, no payments. What to do?
My unemployment claim has been on hold for a month now with no payments. I've tried checking my EDD account for updates but there's nothing new. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do to get this resolved? I'm getting really worried about my finances.
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Hunter Hampton
Ugh, I'm in the same boat. It's been 6 weeks for me and still nothing. The system is so broken 😤 Have you tried calling? That's what I'm gonna do next week if nothing changes.
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Sofia Peña
Good luck with that. I've been trying to call for weeks and can never get through. It's like playing the lottery 🎰
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Aaron Boston
Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 minutes on hold last week!
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Hunter Hampton
Thanks for the tips! I'll give it a shot. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Sophia Carter
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
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Chloe Zhang
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Brandon Parker
$20? That's steep. Is it really worth it?
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Sophia Carter
I was skeptical too, but it actually worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. The $20 was worth it to finally get my claim sorted.
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Adriana Cohn
Just used it today. Can confirm it works! Got through in about 2 hours.
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Jace Caspullo
Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your EDD inbox for any messages or requests for additional info 2. Make sure all your certifications are up to date 3. Double-check that your identity verification is complete 4. If everything looks good on your end, you'll need to speak with a rep Unfortunately, getting through on the phone is a nightmare. Your best bet is to keep calling persistently or use one of those auto-dialer services. Good luck!
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Libby Hassan
Thanks for the detailed response! I've done all of those things already. Guess I'll have to bite the bullet and start calling 😩
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Melody Miles
This is solid advice. I'd add: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every update. It might come in handy later.
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Nathaniel Mikhaylov
have you tried contacting your local assembly member? they can sometimes help speed things up with EDD. worth a shot!
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Eva St. Cyr
OMG the EDD is such a joke 🤡 I swear they're doing this on purpose to make people give up. Stay strong OP!
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Kristian Bishop
Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul.
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Kaitlyn Otto
Quick question - did you have any gaps in your employment history or did you work for multiple employers? Sometimes that can cause delays.
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Libby Hassan
Nope, I've been with the same company for 5 years until I got laid off. Should be pretty straightforward...
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Kaitlyn Otto
Hmm, that is weird then. Definitely sounds like you need to talk to someone directly. Hope you get it sorted soon!
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Axel Far
Anyone else notice that ever since they "upgraded" their system, everything's been worse? 🤔 I miss the old website, at least it worked most of the time.
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Jasmine Hernandez
For real! Classic case of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" 🤦♂️
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