EDD took $6000+ from tax refund for $1000 disability overpayment - How to fix?

This is solid advice. I'd add that you should also request a breakdown of how they calculated the overpayment. Sometimes they make mistakes in the math.

Contacting my state rep was a game-changer for me. They have staff dedicated to helping with state agency issues.

Thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely start documenting everything. Do you remember how long it took for your state rep to respond?

For me, it took about 2 weeks to hear back from my rep's office. But once they got involved, things moved pretty quickly. Hang in there!

Fr fr, EDD needs to get their act together. It's like they're playing darts with our money 🎯💸

lmao for real. feels like they just throw darts at a board to decide how much to take 😂😭

Sounds sketchy. Is it legit? $20 seems steep just to make a phone call.

I was skeptical too, but it actually worked for me. Saved me hours of hold time. Worth it if you're desperate to talk to someone.

How long did it take for them to get someone on the line?

It took about 2 hours for me, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They just called me when an agent was on the line.

A lawyer? Jeez, that's extreme. How much did that cost him?

He found one who worked on contingency, so he only had to pay if they won. Still a hassle tho

omg yes! i take pictures of evrything before i mail it now. EDD be playin games wit our docs 📸📄

I heard they implemented a new software system last year. Probably buggy af 🐛💻

Could be understaffing too. My friend works for the state (not EDD) and says everyone's overworked since the pandemic.

Oh man, I didn't even think about that. Thanks for the heads up! 😰

And replace it with what? As bad as EDD is, having no safety net would be worse.

idk man, literally anything would be better than this dumpster fire 🔥

How about we model it after unemployment systems in other countries? Some European countries seem to have their act together.