EDD payment delayed, can't reach anyone - help!

I found a way to solve unpaid unemployment claims delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcq9F-y0LKQ

Ugh, welcome to the club. 🙄 I've been dealing with this for weeks now. It's like they're purposely making it impossible to get any answers.

Have you checked your UI Online account? Sometimes there are pending issues or required documents listed there that could explain the delay.

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 I've learned after dealing with EDD for way too long: 1. Keep calling, even if it seems hopeless. Try different times of day. 2. Check your UI Online account daily for updates. 3. If you get through, ask for a tier 2 specialist immediately. 4. Document everything - dates you called, who you spoke to, what they said. 5. Contact your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes help push things through. 6. Make sure your contact info is up to date in the system. 7. If there's a local EDD office, try going in person (though many are still closed). 8. Be patient but persistent. The system is overwhelmed, but don't give up! Hope this helps someone. We're all in this together! 💪

have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds like were back in 1995 but I actually got a response that way lol

This might sound crazy, but try tweeting at EDD. I've seen some people get responses that way. Worth a shot! 🤷‍♀️

Guys, I think I figured out the secret to getting paid. You have to do the EDD dance at midnight under a full moon while chanting 'Pay me please' three times. Works every time, 60% of the time. 😂

Has anyone else noticed that their claim status changes randomly? Mine went from 'paid' to 'pending' and back again without me doing anything. EDD's system seems buggier than a summer campground.

Pro tip: If you do get through, ask them to put notes on your account about the call. It helps if you need to follow up later and proves you've been trying to resolve the issue.