EDD has all my docs but still no payment - how to actually reach a human??

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been in the same boat for months now. It's like they're purposely making it impossible to get help. Have you tried emailing them? Sometimes that works better than calling.

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: 1. Call right when they open at 8am 2. If you get the "too many callers" message, hang up and redial immediately 3. Keep doing this until you get in the queue 4. Once in queue, DO NOT HANG UP no matter how long the wait 5. When you finally talk to someone, be super nice (they deal with angry people all day) 6. Ask for a supervisor if the rep can't help It took me like 2 hours of redialing, but I finally got through and got my issue resolved. Good luck!

have you tried contacting your local assembly member? They can sometimes help speed things up with EDD. worth a shot!

OMG THE EDD IS THE WORST!!! 🤬🤬🤬 I've been trying to get my money for 6 weeks now. This is so messed up. How are we supposed to survive??

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling one of the other departments and ask to be transferred. Sometimes works like a charm 😉