SDI claim missing current employer info, getting shorted on benefits for weeks. Help!

Ugh, that sucks! I've been there before. Here's what you need to do: 1. Call them ASAP and explain the situation clearly 2. Have all your current employer info ready 3. Ask them to update your records and recalculate your benefits 4. Get a confirmation number or email for the changes 5. Follow up in a week if you don't see any updates Good luck! The system can be a real pain sometimes.

man, the disability system is so broken. i've been waiting 3 months just to get my initial claim processed. good luck with your issue, hope you get it sorted out faster than i have 😭

Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help push things along with these government agencies.

omg i feel your pain!!! 😫 i had a similar issue last year and it took FOREVER to get fixed. keep calling and don't give up!

Hey, I found a method 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

Pro tip: if you can, try calling right when they open. The wait times are usually shorter early in the morning.

have you checked your online account? sometimes you can submit corrections there without having to call

Oof, been there done that. The whole system needs an overhaul tbh. Good luck OP, hope you get your money soon!

I went through something similar a few months ago! What really helped me was preparing a list beforehand with all my employer details (company name, address, phone, dates of employment, and wages). When I called, I specifically asked them to "recalculate my benefit amount based on the updated wage information" and requested they backdate any adjustments to when my claim started. Don't let them tell you they can only fix it going forward - you're entitled to the correct amount from day one. Also, ask for the case number for your update request so you can reference it if you need to call back. Hope this helps!

This exact thing happened to me last year! The key is being persistent and knowing exactly what to ask for. When you call, tell them you need to "update your base period wages" and that your current employer's W-2 information was missing from your claim. Ask them to pull your wage records again and recalculate from the beginning of your claim period. I had to call three times before I got someone who actually knew how to do this properly, so don't give up if the first person seems confused. Also, if they try to tell you the adjustment will only apply going forward, politely but firmly tell them that's incorrect - you're entitled to the proper benefit amount from when your claim started. It took about 10 days for my backpay to show up once they finally made the correction. Hang in there!