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Yara Khoury

EDD thinks I'm back at work, no payments since January. Help!

I haven't received any unemployment payments since January. The EDD thinks I went back to work, but I'm still on medical leave. I sent them my doctor's extension and everything they asked for, but I'm still waiting. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do next?

Ugh, classic EDD mixup. I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried calling them? It's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get things sorted out.

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I've been trying to call for weeks, but I can never get through. It's so frustrating!

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Pro tip: call right when they open. I usually have better luck getting through that way.

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Calling is useless, I've wasted hours on hold. There's gotta be a better way 🤔

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How long did you have to wait for the callback?

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It took about 2 hours for me, but it beats sitting on hold all day!

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Here's what you need to do to resolve this issue with EDD: 1. Document everything: Keep a record of all your communications, including dates you sent documents. 2. Contact your state representative: They can often help push things through. 3. File an appeal: If you've been denied benefits, you have the right to appeal. 4. Use the AskEDD feature on their website: Sometimes you can get a response faster this way. 5. If all else fails, consider legal aid: There are organizations that provide free legal assistance for EDD issues. Remember, persistence is key. Don't give up!

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Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try contacting my state rep.

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This is gold 💯 Wish I had known this months ago!

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edd is such a joke fr 🤡 they need to get there act together

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Have you checked your UI Online account? Sometimes there are messages or requests for additional info there that they don't send by mail.

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Good idea, I'll double-check. Thanks!

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I'm in the same boat, OP. Been waiting since February. This system is broken af 😤

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Hang in there, friend. We're all struggling with this mess.

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Plot twist: what if we all showed up at the EDD office? They can't ignore us all! 👀

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lmao imagine the chaos 🤣

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I'm down if you are 😈

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Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds ancient, but sometimes it works better than online submissions.

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This happened to my cousin. Turns out there was a glitch in the system that marked a bunch of people as 'returned to work' by mistake. Keep pushing, they'll sort it out eventually!

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Oh wow, that's good to know. How long did it take for your cousin to get it resolved?

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It took about 6 weeks, but he finally got all his backpay. Don't lose hope!

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unpopular opinion: maybe we should all just learn to code 🤷‍♂️

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Ok boomer 🙄

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Because that's totally gonna solve OPs problem right now 🤦‍♀️

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