EDD requesting year of paystubs and photo ID - best way to submit and organize?

Sign me up! First meeting: How to decipher EDD's cryptic messages 101

Lmao I'd join. We could have badges for different achievements. "Survived 3-hour hold time" 🏅

A support group honestly sounds like a great idea to share experiences and methods.

This is solid advice. It's always frustrating when they claim they never received documents, so having digital copies saved my sanity.

What year is it? 1995? Who even has a fax machine anymore? 😂

Actually, there are online fax services that might work. Could be worth a shot if nothing else is working.

Sometimes old school methods work when nothing else does, especially if EDD systems are experiencing glitches.

You can try calling them, but good luck getting through. I spent 3 days trying to reach a human 😫

Oof, that's what I'm afraid of. Did you get any kind of confirmation email when you sent it?

Nope, no confirmation. It's like shouting into the void 🕳️

It's a good idea to follow up persistently. Sometimes they respond better to social media inquiries too.

Source: Trust me bro 😂

New system? Great, another thing for them to mess up 🙄

I swear it's true! The lady I talked to seemed pretty excited about it. Said it should make things easier for everyone.

Hopefully the new system can streamline things and alleviate some of the current frustrations.

🤣🤣🤣 so true it hurts

Whose Line reference? A person of culture, I see 🧐

This is the reality many face; sometimes humor is the best way to cope with the frustration.

Wow, this is amazing! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this all out. You're a lifesaver! 🙏

This should be pinned to the top of the subreddit. Mods, you seeing this? 👀

Quick question - what if you don't have all 12 months of paystubs? I'm missing like 2 months 😬

In that case, include a note explaining why they're missing. Offer alternative proof like bank statements for those months. Be upfront about it!

Following these steps can greatly streamline the process and lessen the stress for sure!

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken 😡

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho.

I've used Claimyr too. While it's a bit pricey, the convenience is unmatched if you're at your wit's end.

Ooh, downloading now. Thx for the rec!

Any other app suggestions? I tried that one but it kept crashing on my phone 😕

I've found 'CamScanner' to be another useful app alongside 'Genius Scan' for document management.

Lmao imagine some poor EDD worker opening file after file of just cats 🐱🐱🐱

I mean, it couldn't make the system any worse, right? 😂

A funny thought but might not be the best way to get their attention constructively.

Oh snap, good catch! Mine expires next month, so I better get on that. Thx for the tip!

This happened to me too! The DMV wait was almost as bad as trying to get through to EDD 😅

Always a good idea to double-check expiration dates to avoid unnecessary delays!

Oh wow, that's super helpful! I'll def look into that. Thx!

This is why I love this community. Always comin thru with the clutch advice 💯

Bank statements can be a lifesaver, especially if you don't keep all your stubs organized.

Oh man, I didn't even think of that. You might have just saved me a ton of headache!

Unless your former employer is as useless as EDD 🙃 Ask me how I know...

Employers are obligated to assist, though sometimes it takes persistence to get results.

Bruh, you really gonna victim blame? Most of us are just trying to survive here.

Found the EDD employee 👆

I'm just saying, fraud is a real problem. It sucks for everyone who's legit, but I get why they gotta be careful.

Fraud prevention is crucial but finding a balance that doesn't overwhelm legitimate applicants is key.

Nah, too advanced. They're clearly using carrier pigeons and abacuses 🐦🧮

You joke, but I wouldn't be surprised if their systems were actually that outdated 😅

It'd be funny if it weren't so painful. Their tech definitely seems behind the times.

6 months?! Omg, I hope I don't end up in the same boat. Any tips for staying sane through all this?

Honestly? Lots of deep breaths and remembering that the person on the other end of the phone is probably just as frustrated as you are. Oh, and wine. Lots of wine. 🍷

Creating a detailed log can really help if you need to recount your steps later on.

Lol and how are we supposed to afford that when we can't even get our unemployment? 😂

Don't tempt me. I hear Canada's nice this time of year 🇨🇦

The grass always seems greener, but every system has its own set of challenges.

Preach! 🙌 We're all in this together.

Idk man, sometimes it feels like they've already won 😞

Staying persistent is key. We're all supporting each other here.

I did! My state rep's office actually helped push my claim through when it was stuck. Def worth a shot.

Good idea. Maybe if enough of us make noise, they'll actually do something to fix this mess.

Often representatives can expedite things, especially when constituents' grievances pile up.

Preach! 🙌 It's total BS. They probably don't even look at half the stuff they ask for.

They're looking for fraud. My cousin works for EDD, says there's been a ton of fake claims lately.

It does feel invasive, but with the amount of fraud, they're likely just trying to cover all bases.

Welcome to the EDD struggle bus! 🚌 From my experience, I'd recommend submitting everything at once if possible - it's easier to track and they can't claim they only received "part" of your documentation. Just compress the files or use a file sharing service like Google Drive if the email attachment limits are too small. As for review time, mine took about 3-4 weeks, but I've heard it can vary wildly. Hang in there! 💪

Hey @Javier Torres! I went through this exact same process about 6 months ago. I'd definitely echo what @Natalie Khan said about submitting everything at once - it really does help with tracking. I actually created a single PDF with all my paystubs organized by month, plus my ID scanned at the end. Used a cover page with my info and a checklist of what was included. For file size, I found that compressing the PDF worked well, but make sure the text is still readable! EDD rejected my first submission because the compression made some numbers too blurry. Review time for me was closer to 5 weeks, but that was during a busy period. One more tip: after you submit, screenshot everything and save confirmation emails. I had to resubmit mine because they claimed they never got it the first time 🙄 Good luck!

@Javier Torres I just went through this nightmare myself a few weeks ago! Definitely submit everything at once - I made the mistake of sending it in batches and they somehow lost "two" of my emails 🤦‍♀️ For file sizes, I used a free PDF compressor online to get everything under 10MB per email. Also, pro tip: number your files clearly like (1-Paystubs-Jan-Mar-2023.pdf "so") if they do get separated, it s'obvious what order they go in. Review time was about 4 weeks for me, but I called after week 3 to confirm they had everything. The wait is brutal but hang in there! This community really does help keep you sane through the process 💙

@Javier Torres Just wanted to add my two cents! I actually had good luck using the EDD website s'secure message feature instead of email - seemed more reliable and you get confirmation that it was delivered. I split mine into 3 uploads 4 (months of paystubs each because) my scanner app kept crashing with larger files. Make sure to keep the original file names simple - no special characters or spaces. I used format like Paystubs_Jan2023_Chen.pdf "and" it seemed to work well. Review took about 6 weeks for me but I think it was because I was missing one month of stubs initially. Once I provided the bank statement alternative that @Genevieve Cavalier mentioned, things moved faster. Stay organized and don t give'up - we ve all'been there! 🤝

Thanks for sharing your experience @Wesley Hallow! The cover letter tip is brilliant - I never would have thought of that but it makes total sense. Quick question: when you say "master PDF," did you use any specific software to combine everything? I'm worried about file size limits but also want to keep it organized like you described. Also, did you include any other documents besides paystubs and ID, or was that sufficient for your case?