Has anyone heard about the new bill they're trying to pass to streamline the unemployment process? Supposedly it would set a maximum wait time for first payments. Anyone know more details?

Pro tip: if you're having trouble getting through on the main line, try calling some of the other department numbers and asking to be transferred. Sometimes you can backdoor your way to the right person. Good luck!

Have you checked your bank account? Maybe the rest is pending or something.

Plot twist: what if they sent the other part to someone else by mistake? 🤯

lol welcome to bureaucracy hell 😈 where everything's made up and the timeframes don't matter

Have you considered reaching out to your employer? Sometimes they can help push things along, especially if it's a larger company with dedicated HR staff.

Could it be because of the new year? Maybe there's some kind of reset or adjustment that happens in January? Just spitballing here.

Hey OP, any updates? Were you able to get through to someone and figure out what's going on?

Guys, I hate to be that person, but have you made sure you filled out everything correctly? I thought my claim was stuck, turns out I made a tiny mistake that held everything up.

lol welcome to the club. been waiting since november. at this point im just gonna assume ill never see that money 🤡

lol watch them change the rules right when we figure them out 🤡

Has anyone here actually received PFO benefits? How long did the process take from application to first payment?

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been dealing with EDD issues for months now. It's like a full-time job just trying to get what you're owed. Hang in there!

Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. I've had the best luck getting through that way. Also, try calling on Wednesdays - for some reason it seems to be their least busy day.

I swear the EDD is run by a bunch of 🤡🤡🤡 How hard is it to process a claim in a timely manner? We have bills to pay!

Pro tip: contact your local state representative. They can sometimes help speed things up with EDD. Worked for me!

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Filed in October and still crickets. This whole system is so broken.

PSA: Always keep copies of EVERYTHING you send to EDD. You never know when they'll claim they didn't receive something.

Im in the same boat. submitted my claim 6 weeks ago and crickets. This is rediculous. How are we supposed to survive while they take there sweet time?

Quick question for those who've been through this before - do they backpay from the date you submitted the claim, or only from when they approve it?