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EDD return to work process - how long and any tips to speed it up?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to return to work after being on unemployment. I contacted EDD about this but I'm still waiting to hear back. Has anyone else gone through this process? How long did it take for you to get a response? Any tips on speeding things up would be appreciated!

Omar Hassan

Ugh, I feel your pain. I went through this a few months ago and it was a nightmare. Took me almost 6 weeks to get everything sorted out. My advice? Keep calling them every day. It's annoying but it's the only way to get anything done with EDD.

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Chloe Robinson

6 weeks?! That's insane. The system is so broken 😤

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Diego Chavez

Calling everyday is good advice. I did the same thing and it helped speed up the process for me.

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Omar Hassan

Yeah, it was brutal. But persistence pays off. Just gotta keep at it!

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NeonNebula

I found a method to 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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Anastasia Kozlov

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

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Sean Kelly

$20? Thats kinda steep for just a phone call...

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NeonNebula

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

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Zara Mirza

Just tried it and got through in 30 minutes! 🙌 Thx for the tip!

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Luca Russo

Have you tried going to your local EDD office in person? Sometimes face-to-face interactions can speed things up.

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Nia Harris

Make sure you've updated your UI Online account with your return-to-work info. Sometimes they process things faster if it's all in the system already.

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Freya Christensen

Thanks for the tip! I'll double-check my account to make sure everything's up to date.

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GalaxyGazer

lol good luck. EDD is a joke. I've been trying to sort out my claim for months and still nothing. The whole system needs an overhaul 🤡

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Mateo Sanchez

Preach! 🙌 It's like they're stuck in the stone age or smthn

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Aisha Mahmood

Have you tried contacting your local representative? Sometimes they can help push things through.

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Ethan Moore

Here's what worked for me: 1. Update your UI Online account with all return-to-work info 2. Send a message through the UI Online portal explaining your situation 3. Call the EDD hotline as soon as they open (8am) 4. If you can't get through, try the trick of calling right before they close 5. Be persistent and call every day if needed 6. Keep detailed records of all your attempts to contact them 7. If all else fails, reach out to your local assembly member or state senator It took me about 3 weeks, but I finally got everything sorted. Don't give up!

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Freya Christensen

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try all of these steps. Fingers crossed it won't take 3 weeks, but at least I have a game plan now.

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Yuki Kobayashi

This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!

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Carmen Vega

Anyone else notice that EDD seems to respond faster if you mention potential overpayments? Not saying to lie, but if there's any chance you might have been overpaid, bringing it up might get their attention faster.

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QuantumQuester

Yooo that's smart. They always seem to care more about getting $ back than giving it out 🙄

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