EDD claim stuck in 'pending processing' for weeks - no updates, what to do?
Hey everyone, I'm getting really frustrated with my unemployment claim. It's been stuck in 'pending processing' for weeks now and I haven't seen any updates. Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas on how to speed things up or at least find out what's going on?
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Oliver Weber
Ugh, I feel your pain. I was in the same boat for like 2 months. Have you tried calling them? It's a nightmare to get through, but it's the only way I finally got mine sorted.
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Amina Diop
•I've been trying to call but no luck getting through. It's so frustrating! How many times did you have to try before you got someone on the line?
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Oliver Weber
•Honestly, I lost count. I think I tried at least 50 times over a couple weeks. It's ridiculous how understaffed they are. Keep trying tho, you'll get through eventually!
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Natasha Romanova
•Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through on my third try doing that. Good luck!
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NebulaNinja
Check if there's any missing info or documents they might need. Sometimes they don't tell you and it just sits there. Log into your account and see if there's anything flagged.
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Javier Gomez
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
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Emma Wilson
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Malik Thomas
•20 bucks? That's steep. Is it really worth it?
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Javier Gomez
•I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. After weeks of trying to get through, I was desperate. The $20 was worth it to finally get my claim sorted.
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Isabella Oliveira
•I used it too. Felt kinda weird paying to talk to a government agency, but man, it saved me so much time and stress.
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Ravi Kapoor
Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can help push things through faster.
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Amina Diop
•I didn't even know that was an option! How do I find out who my rep is?
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Ravi Kapoor
•Just google '[your state] find my representative'. Most have websites where you can submit inquiries. They often have staff dedicated to helping with stuff like this.
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Freya Larsen
The whole system is broken af 🤡 I've been waiting 3 months now. Starting to think they're just hoping we'll give up and go away.
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GalacticGladiator
•Preach! 🙌 It's like they're playing games with our lives. We need to eat too, ya know?
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Omar Zaki
•Guys, I know it sucks, but they're probably just overwhelmed. COVID hit everyone hard, including the unemployment office.
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Freya Larsen
•@profile11 Stop defending them! They've had plenty of time to get their act together. This is straight up negligence at this point. 😤
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Chloe Taylor
Here's what I've learned from my experience and research about pending claims: 1. Common reasons for pending status: - Identity verification issues - Employer dispute - Missing or incomplete information - System glitches 2. Steps to take: - Double-check all info in your account - Upload any requested documents ASAP - Contact your former employer to ensure they're not contesting - Keep certifying weekly even if pending 3. Getting help: - Try calling early morning or late afternoon - Use the online contact form (responses can take weeks tho) - Reach out to your state rep or senator - Consider using a paid service to get through phone lines 4. Last resort: - File an appeal if it's been more than 3 weeks - Contact local media if you're truly desperate Hang in there everyone. The system sucks, but persistence usually pays off eventually.
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Diego Flores
•This is gold 💯 Thanks for putting this together!
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Anastasia Ivanova
•Mods should pin this comment. Super helpful info here.
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Sean Murphy
idk if this helps, but I had a similar issue and it turned out there was a glitch in their system. Try logging out, clearing your browser cache, and logging back in. Magically fixed it for me!
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StarStrider
guys. GUYS. i literaly just got off the phone with them after 2 months of trying. heres the secret: call the spanish line and press 2 for english. way less wait time. your welcome 😎
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Zara Malik
•OMG you're a genius! Gonna try this tomorrow!
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Luca Marino
•Isn't that kinda... unethical? Taking spots from Spanish speakers?
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StarStrider
•desperate times call for desprate measures my dude. gotta do what you gotta do 🤷♂️
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