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EDD payment delay: Weeks without unemployment check, can't reach anyone. Help!

I've been waiting for my unemployment payment for weeks now and still haven't received anything. I've tried calling EDD multiple times but can't get through to anyone. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on how to actually talk to a real person there?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve unemployment payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uz-It-EZ6Q

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Nina Chan

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. It's been over a month for me and still nothing. The system is so broken, it's ridiculous. 😤

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Ruby Knight

A month? That's nothing. I've been waiting for 3 months now. This is getting out of hand.

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Diego Castillo

Have you guys tried contacting your local representatives? Sometimes they can help speed things up.

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Nina Chan

3 months?! That's insane. @profile 3, I'll give that a shot. Thanks for the tip!

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Logan Stewart

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

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Mikayla Brown

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Sean Matthews

20 bucks? That's steep for something that should be free.

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Logan Stewart

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. After weeks of trying, I finally got through to someone. Worth every penny imo.

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Ali Anderson

How long did you have to wait once you used the service?

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Logan Stewart

@profile 7 It took about an hour, but I just went about my day and got a call when an agent was ready. Way better than being stuck on hold all day.

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Zadie Patel

Have you checked your UI Online account? Sometimes there are issues with your claim that you need to address before they can process the payment.

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A Man D Mortal

THIS IS BULLSHIT!!! We shouldn't have to jump through hoops to get what we're owed. The whole system needs an overhaul. 🤬

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Declan Ramirez

Calm down, Karen. We're all frustrated here.

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A Man D Mortal

Don't tell me to calm down! I have bills to pay and mouths to feed. This isn't a joke.

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Emma Morales

Here's what worked for me: 1. Call right when they open at 8 AM 2. If you get a busy signal, hang up and redial immediately 3. Keep doing this until you get through to the menu 4. Choose the option for filing a new claim, even if you're not 5. This usually connects you to a person faster It took me about 30 minutes of trying, but I finally got through. Good luck!

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Katherine Hunter

This is solid advice. I've heard the new claim trick works wonders.

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Lucas Parker

I tried this and it worked! Thank you so much! 🙏

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Donna Cline

Has anyone else noticed that their claim status changed to "pending" after the latest system update? I'm wondering if this is causing the delay.

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Harper Collins

Yes! Mine's been stuck on pending for weeks now. No idea why.

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Kelsey Hawkins

I heard they're doing extra identity verification because of all the fraud. Might be why things are taking longer.

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Dylan Fisher

Pro tip: if you're having trouble getting through on the main line, try calling the employer line instead. Sometimes they'll help claimants too if you're nice about it.

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Edwards Hugo

Anyone else feel like they're playing the lottery every time they try to call EDD? 😂 I swear, I have a better chance of winning the Powerball than getting through to a real person.

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Gianna Scott

LOL for real tho. It's like, press 1 to be ignored, press 2 to be frustrated, press 3 to scream into the void. 🤣

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Alfredo Lugo

Y'all are killing me 💀 But seriously, this is so accurate it hurts.

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Sydney Torres

I finally got through last week and they told me there was a "flag" on my account that needed to be cleared. Apparently, this is common and can cause payment delays. Might be worth asking about if you manage to speak with someone.

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Kaitlyn Jenkins

What kind of flag? Did they explain why it was there?

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Sydney Torres

In my case, it was because I had worked part-time for a week and reported earnings. Triggered some kind of review. They cleared it up pretty quick once I talked to someone.

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