SDI payment delay: Filed claim, no payment received. Advice needed for contacting EDD

I found a way to solve SDI payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05vL1YirZC0

Heres a wild idea: what if we all showed up at the EDD office with lawn chairs and snacks? Occupy EDD! 😂

This is why we need UBI. The current system is broken AF 🤮

Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member? They can sometimes help push things along with EDD.

Ugh, welcome to the club. 🙄 I've been waiting on my SDI payment for weeks now. It's like they're playing hide and seek with our money.

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold last week!

I feel ya, OP. The EDD system is a total mess rn. Here's what I did to finally get some answers: 1. Gather all your claim info - dates, confirmation numbers, everything 2. Write down specific questions (When will I get paid? Is there a hold on my claim?) 3. Be persistent! Keep calling even if it takes days 4. Ask for a supervisor if the first person can't help Good luck! Let us know how it goes.

DONT GIVE UP!!! I finally got my payment after 3 months of calling and emailing. Stay strong! 💪

I'm in the same boat, OP. Been waiting 2 months now. Starting to feel like I'm gonna strike out with EDD 😞

Have you tried checking your claim status online? Sometimes it updates there before they actually send the payment.

Anyone else feel like were living in a kafka novel? 🤔 The bureaucracy is UNREAL

To address your issue comprehensively, it's important to understand that EDD is often overwhelmed with claims, which can cause significant delays in processing. While calling might feel futile, consistently reaching out during non-peak hours, such as when they first open, can increase your chances of getting through. Keeping meticulous records of all interactions is vital, as it will aid in escalating your situation if necessary. Claimyr is a legitimate service that has helped others in similar positions; however, the cost of $20 might not be justified for everyone. Weighing the benefit of saving time against the fee is crucial. Moreover, involving local legislators can sometimes expedite the process, as they can apply pressure on governmental agencies. Ultimately, patience and persistence are key, and while the system might feel Kafkaesque, many have successfully navigated through by using these methods.

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. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ