How to update employer info with EDD after company acquisition? Tips needed
Hey everyone, I need some advice. My company just got bought out by a bigger corporation and now I gotta update my employer info with EDD. Has anyone gone through this before? What should I expect when I call them? I'm kinda nervous about messing something up and losing my benefits. Any tips would be appreciated!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve updating employer info with EDD, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stl94ukuVuE
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Kristin Frank
anybody else feel like they need a degree in bureaucracy just to navigate this stuff? šš¤¦āāļø
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Micah Trail
For real. I'm thinking of adding "EDD Expert" to my resume at this point š
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Nia Watson
Seriously! I spend more time dealing with EDD than I do at my actual job sometimes.
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Max Reyes
I've been in the same boat. took me 3 weeks to finally get it sorted. hang in there!
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Kaitlyn Otto
Thanks for all the advice, everyone! I'm gonna try calling tomorrow morning and hope for the best. Fingers crossed š¤
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Oliver Cheng
Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
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Taylor To
May the odds be ever in your favor š
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Ella Cofer
Remember, patience is key. If things get stressful, take a break and try again.
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Alberto Souchard
Hey OP, don't forget to update your info with your union too if you're in one. Learned that the hard way.
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Katherine Shultz
Good point! Union regulations can also impact your benefits.
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Mikayla Davison
anybody else think its crazy we gotta jump through all these hoops just to update some basic info? the whole systems a joke tbh
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Adrian Connor
Preach! š It's like they're stuck in the stone age or something.
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Aisha Jackson
For real. You'd think they'd have an online portal for this stuff by now.
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Ryder Everingham
Digital transformation is slow in these sectors. Let's hope for upgrades soon!
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Luis Johnson
ugh, the EDD is such a nightmare to deal with. i've been trying to get through to them for weeks. good luck getting anyone on the phone š
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Ellie Kim
I feel you. It's like trying to win the lottery just to talk to a human being there.
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Fiona Sand
Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.
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Luis Johnson
tried that. no luck. its like they dont want us to reach them š¤
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Mohammad Khaled
I found that calling consistently every hour sometimes helps, but it's not guaranteed. It's all about persistence.
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Seraphina Delan
Pro tip: if you get a helpful agent, ask for their direct extension. It's like striking gold in this mess.
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Jabari-Jo
Absolutely! Establishing a direct line can save so much future hassle.
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Alina Rosenthal
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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Finnegan Gunn
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Miguel Harvey
$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken.
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Alina Rosenthal
I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.
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Ashley Simian
Claimyr has its pros and cons. While it may expedite your call, one should also consider the cost and whether it's worth it for their situation.
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Axel Far
Congrats on the acquisition! I went through something similar last year. Here's what you need to do: ā¢ Gather all your documents related to the acquisition ā¢ Write down your old and new company details ā¢ When you call, be clear about the situation ā¢ Provide the new company name, address, and contact info ā¢ Ask for confirmation that everything's been updated ā¢ Get a reference number or the name of the agent you spoke with Don't stress too much, they deal with this stuff all the time. Good luck!
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Jasmine Hernandez
Great advice! It's also helpful to have a calm and patient demeanor when calling. Sometimes these calls can test your patience.
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Lindsey Fry
plot twist: the new company is actually EDD and now you'll be on the other side of those endless hold times š¤£
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Kaitlyn Otto
Lmao could you imagine? I'd probably quit on day one š
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Saleem Vaziri
If that happened, hook us up with some inside info! š
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Marcus Marsh
plot twist: what if the acquisition is just a elaborate scheme to avoid paying unemployment benefits? šµļøāāļø
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Hailey O'Leary
Bruh, don't give them ideas š
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Cedric Chung
Lmao imagine the paperwork for that conspiracy ššš
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Lilly Curtis
Hey OP, make sure you double-check all the info before you submit it. I made a typo in my address and it took forever to fix. Learn from my mistake lol
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Leo Simmons
This is crucial. Even a small error can cause major delays in processing.
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Danielle Mays
Has anyone tried faxing their info? I know it sounds ancient, but I heard it can be faster sometimes.
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Roger Romero
What's a fax? š jk, but seriously, do people still use those?
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Anna Kerber
I tried that once. The fax went through but they never updated my info. Back to square one š
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Niko Ramsey
Faxing can work, but always confirm receipt and follow up with a phone call.
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Kevin Bell
pro tip: if u cant get thru on the phone, try reaching out on social media. sometimes they respond faster there
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Savannah Glover
Social media can indeed be an effective channel. Just be sure not to share sensitive info publicly.
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Annabel Kimball
Guys, I just had a crazy idea. What if we all pitched in and hired a skywriter to write "UPDATE EDD SYSTEMS" over their office? Maybe then they'd get the message šāļø
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Chris Elmeda
Hilarious! But hopefully they might see the humor and actually do something about it.
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Felix Grigori
Have you considered just not updating your info? What's the worst that could happen? š¤·āāļø
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Kaitlyn Otto
Idk man, I don't wanna risk losing my benefits. That'd be a disaster.
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Felicity Bud
Bad advice. Always keep your info up to date or you could get in trouble for fraud.
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Talia Klein
Anyone else feel like they should get a trophy for finally getting through to EDD? Like, "Congratulations! You've wasted 3 hours of your life!" š
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Maxwell St. Laurent
Only 3 hours? Amateur. Try 3 days š
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PaulineW
We should start an EDD survivors support group lol
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Sayid Hassan
yall ever notice how the hold music is always some weird jazz? like, who picked that? š·š¤
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Rachel Tao
Lol I kinda dig it. Better than silence I guess
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Derek Olson
It's to lull you into a false sense of security before they hit you with the "sorry, we're too busy" message š
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Scarlett Forster
Just a heads up, I heard they're implementing a new system next month. Might wanna wait if you can, could make the process easier.
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Kaitlyn Otto
Really? Where'd you hear that? I don't wanna wait if I don't have to.
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Scarlett Forster
My cousin works for the state. But you're right, probably best to just get it done now.
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Arnav Bengali
Change can ease processes, but there's no harm in being proactive and updating your info now.
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Kayla Morgan
Anybody else notice how the EDD website always seems to be "under maintenance" when you actually need to use it? š
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James Maki
omg yes! its like they know exactly when im gonna try to log in
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Jasmine Hancock
Maybe they're using Internet Explorer on their end š
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Cole Roush
I swear its a conspiracy to make us give up
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