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EDD promised final resolution, ghosted me instead. 3 months no pay. What to do?

I'm so frustrated with the unemployment office. They told me last week they'd give a final resolution to my case, but I never got any notice or call back. I haven't been paid for three months (June to August), even though I went back to work at the end of August. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do when I finally get through to them on the phone?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve unemployment payment delay issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCagK1t4-6I

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Oliver Schulz

Ugh, I feel your pain. The EDD is a total nightmare rn. I was in a similar situation last year. Here's what worked for me: • Keep calling every single day • Document everything - dates, times, who you spoke to • Ask for a supervisor if the regular agent can't help • File an appeal if they deny your claim • Reach out to your local state representative It's a pain, but persistence is key. Don't give up! You're entitled to those benefits.

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Natasha Orlova

This is solid advice. I'd add: make sure you have all your paperwork in order before you call. Pay stubs, termination letter, everything. It'll speed things up.

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Javier Cruz

Calling everyday is exhausting tho. I tried for weeks and couldnt get thru 😩

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Oliver Schulz

@profile 3 I know, it's brutal. But you gotta keep trying. Your $ is on the line!

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Emma Wilson

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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Malik Thomas

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

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NeonNebula

$20??? That's highway robbery! The government should make it easier to reach them without having to pay extra 😡

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Emma Wilson

I get the skepticism, but it seriously worked for me. After weeks of trying to get through, I was desperate. The $20 was worth it to finally talk to someone and get my issues resolved.

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Isabella Costa

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

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Emma Wilson

@profile 7 Yeah, so you choose a time slot, and they start calling then. When they get an agent, your phone rings and you're connected. No more waiting on hold for hours!

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Ravi Malhotra

have u tried going to the edd office in person? sometimes face-to-face is better than phone tag

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Freya Christensen

This happened to me too! They kept saying they'd call back and never did. I finally got through after like 50 attempts and they said there was a 'system glitch' that delayed my payments. Keep pushing!

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Amina Diallo

A system glitch? That's what they're calling it now? 🙄 How convenient for them...

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Freya Christensen

ikr? 🤡 but at least i finally got my money. hang in there OP!

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Omar Farouk

The whole system is broken. We need to organize and demand better service from EDD. This is our money we're talking about!

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Chloe Davis

100% agree. But how do we even start? It feels like shouting into the void sometimes.

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Omar Farouk

We could start a petition, maybe reach out to local news stations? The more noise we make, the harder we are to ignore.

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AstroAlpha

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling one of the EDD's auxiliary numbers (like the employer line) and ask to be transferred. Worked for me!

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Diego Chavez

Ooh, sneaky. I like it. 😈 Gonna try this tomorrow!

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Anastasia Smirnova

guys. i literaly just got of the phone with edd after 3 months of trying. heres what i learned: 1. call right when they open 2. if u get put on hold, STAY on hold. i waited 2 hrs but finally got someone 3. be nice to the rep, theyre dealing with angry ppl all day 4. have ur info ready good luck everyone!

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Sean O'Brien

Congrats on finally getting through! Did they resolve your issue?

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Anastasia Smirnova

mostly! they said theyll process my payments in 5-7 business days. fingers crossed 🤞

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