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EDD payment delayed after submitting docs - what gives?

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my unemployment payment. It's been delayed and I'm not sure why. I recently submitted some documents for my claim. Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas on what could be causing the hold-up or what I should do next?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve unemployment payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjuz86lY3Ew

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GamerGirl99

Ugh, I feel ya. The EDD system is such a mess rn. I had a similar issue last month. Have you tried calling them? It's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.

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Hiroshi Nakamura

Calling is a nightmare tho. I spent 3 hours on hold last week and still got nowhere 😭

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Isabella Costa

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through in like 15 mins doing that!

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GamerGirl99

Good advice! I'll try that next time. Thx!

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Malik Jenkins

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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Freya Andersen

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Eduardo Silva

20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to make a phone call.

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Malik Jenkins

I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.

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Leila Haddad

Can you explain more about how it works? Do they give you a specific time to be ready for the call?

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Malik Jenkins

Yeah, so you choose the department you need to reach, pay, and then they start calling. When an agent picks up, you get a call on your phone. Super simple!

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Emma Johnson

Have you checked your UI Online account? Sometimes there are messages or requests for additional info there that can cause delays if you miss them.

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Ravi Patel

Bruh, the EDD is straight up 🤡 these days. I've been waiting on a payment for 3 weeks now. No rhyme or reason to it 🤷‍♂️

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Astrid Bergström

3 weeks? Amateur hour. Try 2 months 😅

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Ravi Patel

Oof, that's rough buddy. Hang in there 💪

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PixelPrincess

Here's what I've learned from dealing with EDD payment delays: 1. Check your UI Online account daily for new messages or tasks 2. Make sure all your certifications are up to date 3. If you submitted new docs, it can take 10-14 business days for processing 4. Sometimes, calling is the only way to resolve issues 5. Be persistent and don't give up! If none of that works, consider reaching out to your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes expedite things with EDD. Hope this helps, and good luck!

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Amina Diallo

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely go through this checklist.

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Omar Farouk

The assembly member tip is gold. They helped me resolve a 6-week delay in just 3 days!

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Chloe Martin

anyone else feel like were living in a kafka novel dealing with this bureaucracy? 🐛

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Diego Fernández

LOL too real. I'm just waiting to wake up as a giant bug at this point 🪲

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Anastasia Kuznetsov

Hey OP, any updates? Did you manage to get through to anyone or figure out what's causing the delay?

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