EDD payment delay - no notices, what to ask when I call?

Ugh, welcome to the club 🙄 EDD is a total mess rn. Make sure you have your claim filing date ready when you call. Ask about processing times and if they need anything else from you. Good luck!

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 you need to do when you finally get through to EDD: 1. Stay calm and be polite. The person on the other end is probably dealing with angry callers all day. 2. Have your claim number and filing date ready. 3. Ask about the status of your claim and why there's a delay. 4. Inquire if there's any additional information they need from you. 5. Get a reference number for your call. 6. Ask about next steps and when you can expect an update. 7. If they can't help, politely ask to speak with a tier 2 specialist. Remember to take notes during the call. Good luck!

have you checked your UI online account? sometimes payments get held up bcuz of identity verification issues

I'm in the same boat. Filed 6 weeks ago and crickets 🦗 This whole system is a joke

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 minutes on hold last week. Also, try the askEDD feature on their website to submit a question. Sometimes they respond faster that way.

Anyone else notice that EDD seems to be prioritizing new claims over existing ones? I've been waiting forever, but my friend who just filed got paid in like 2 weeks. wtf

Honestly, at this point I'm considering writing to my state representative. Maybe if enough of us make noise, they'll actually fix this broken system.