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Xan Dae

SDI California: How to fix Error E313 when filling out claimant form?

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my SDI claim in California. I keep getting this error E313 when I try to fill out the form as a claimant. Has anyone else run into this? I really need to get this fixed ASAP so I can submit my claim. Any advice would be super helpful!

I found a way to solve SDI claim E313 error California, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XVUAmP-2bc

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Ugh, I feel your pain! I had the same issue last month. Have you tried clearing your browser cache and cookies? That worked for me after I spent hours banging my head against the wall 😅

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Xan Dae

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Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot and report back. Fingers crossed 🤞

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Classic EDD... always making things harder than they need to be 🙄

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E313 is usually related to a session timeout or data validation error. Make sure you're filling out all required fields and try submitting the form in smaller sections if possible. Also, don't leave the page idle for too long!

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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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Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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I was skeptical at first too, but it really did work for me. Saved me hours of frustration!

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20 bucks to actually talk to a human? might be worth it at this point lol

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Have you tried using a different browser? Sometimes the EDD website acts up with certain browsers. I had better luck using Firefox instead of Chrome.

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Xan Dae

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I haven't thought of that! I'll give Firefox a try. Thanks for the suggestion!

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PSA: Make sure your pop-up blocker is turned off when filling out the SDI form. I spent days trying to figure out why I kept getting errors, and it turned out my pop-up blocker was preventing some parts of the form from loading properly. 🤦‍♂️

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omg this!!! i wish i knew this sooner. wasted so much time 😭

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Hey OP, I work in IT and deal with these kinds of issues often. Here's a detailed breakdown of what might be causing the E313 error and some steps you can take to resolve it: 1. Clear your browser cache and cookies 2. Use an incognito/private browsing window 3. Try a different browser (Firefox or Edge if you're using Chrome) 4. Disable any browser extensions or add-ons 5. Check your internet connection - unstable connections can cause form submission errors 6. Make sure all required fields are filled out correctly 7. Don't leave the page idle for too long - the session might time out 8. If possible, try accessing the form during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening) 9. Ensure your browser and operating system are up to date 10. If all else fails, try using a different device (like a tablet or another computer) If none of these work, you might need to contact EDD directly. Good luck!

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Xan Dae

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll work through these steps one by one. Really appreciate you taking the time to help out!

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This should be pinned or something. Super helpful info!

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anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? 🤔 like they make it so frustrating on purpose

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100% agree. It's a feature, not a bug 🙃

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Nah, never attribute to malice what can be explained by incompetence. The EDD is just a mess.

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Hey, just wanted to chime in and say don't give up! I know it's frustrating (been there, done that), but keep pushing through. You'll get it sorted eventually. Sending good vibes your way! 💪

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I had this exact same error last week! What finally worked for me was logging out completely, clearing all my browser data (cache, cookies, everything), then waiting about 30 minutes before logging back in. I think the EDD system sometimes gets confused with session data. Also make sure you're not using any VPN or proxy - that can trigger security errors. Hope this helps and you get it sorted soon! 🤞

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I've been dealing with E313 errors on and off for months now, and what I've learned is that it's usually a combination of session/browser issues. Here's what's worked consistently for me: Use incognito mode, turn off all browser extensions, and most importantly - don't use autofill for any of the form fields. Type everything manually. The EDD system seems to have issues with autofilled data. Also, if you get the error, don't immediately try again - wait at least 15-20 minutes before your next attempt. Their system seems to flag rapid retry attempts. One last thing - make sure your computer's date and time are set correctly, as I've seen that cause validation issues too. Hope this helps!

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This is incredibly helpful advice! The autofill tip especially - I never would have thought that could cause issues but it makes sense that their system might not handle pre-filled data well. I've definitely been guilty of trying to resubmit immediately after getting the error, so I'll make sure to wait those 15-20 minutes between attempts. Going to try the incognito mode approach with manual typing and see if that finally gets me through. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!

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Just wanted to add my experience - I was getting E313 errors for days and what finally solved it was making sure JavaScript was fully enabled in my browser settings. I know it sounds basic, but apparently some privacy extensions or strict browser security settings can partially block JavaScript which the EDD form needs to function properly. Also, try logging into the EDD portal from the main California.gov website instead of going directly to the EDD URL - sometimes that helps with authentication issues that can trigger the E313 error. Worth a shot if you've tried everything else!

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Great point about JavaScript! I've been struggling with this same E313 error and I do have some pretty strict privacy settings enabled. Going to check my JavaScript settings and also try accessing through the main California.gov site like you mentioned. It's amazing how many different technical issues can cause the same error code. Thanks for adding another potential solution to try!

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I've been lurking here for a while dealing with my own EDD issues, but this E313 error discussion finally made me create an account to share what worked for me! After trying most of the suggestions here (different browsers, clearing cache, etc.), I discovered that my issue was actually related to having multiple tabs open with EDD-related sites. Apparently their system can get confused if you have the main EDD portal, SDI pages, and other CA.gov sites open simultaneously - it creates some kind of session conflict. Once I closed everything except the single SDI form tab, the error disappeared completely. Also, I noticed that using my phone's hotspot instead of my home WiFi helped - I think some ISPs might have routing issues with certain government sites. Hope this helps someone else avoid the hours of frustration I went through! 🤞

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Welcome to the community! That's such a valuable tip about not having multiple EDD tabs open - I never would have thought about session conflicts but it makes total sense. I've been dealing with the same E313 error and I'm definitely guilty of having like 5 different EDD pages open while trying to navigate their confusing website. The mobile hotspot suggestion is interesting too - network routing issues with government sites would explain a lot of the weird problems people have been reporting. Thanks for taking the time to share what worked for you, even though you had to create an account just to help us out! 🙏

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I just successfully got past the E313 error yesterday after being stuck on it for over a week! What finally worked for me was a combination of several things mentioned here: I used Firefox in incognito mode, disabled all extensions, made sure JavaScript was enabled, and most importantly - I accessed the SDI form through the main CA.gov portal instead of bookmarking the direct EDD link. I also followed the advice about typing everything manually (no autofill or copy/paste) and saved my progress after each section. The key seemed to be doing it during off-peak hours around 7 AM and making sure I only had that single tab open. It's frustrating that we have to jump through so many hoops, but don't give up! The combination of these tips from everyone here really does work. Sending good luck to everyone still dealing with this! 💪

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Congratulations on finally getting through! 🎉 This is such a comprehensive summary of all the working solutions - I'm going to bookmark this comment and try your exact combination. The 7 AM timing tip is really smart, and I love that you confirmed the single tab approach works too. It's ridiculous that we need a whole strategy guide just to fill out a government form, but I really appreciate you sharing your success story. Gives me hope that I'll get past this E313 nightmare soon! Thanks for the motivation!

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