Idk if this helps, but I was in the same boat a few months ago. Turns out they had my old address on file even tho I updated it online. Might be worth double-checking all your contact info is correct.

This might be a long shot, but have you tried reaching out on social media? Sometimes tweeting at them or messaging on Facebook can get a response. Public pressure and all that jazz.

Quick tip: while youre waiting for this to get sorted, apply for other benefits you might be eligible for. Food stamps, rental assistance, etc. Dont put all your eggs in one basket!

anyone else feel like we need a complete overhaul of the unemployment system? this is getting ridiculous 🤔

5 weeks? You sweet summer child. I've been waiting for 3 MONTHS. The system is completely broken.

PSA: If your claim is pending for more than 3 weeks, you have the right to request a determination interview. It's not widely known, but it's in the CA unemployment insurance code.

Not to be that guy, but have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes important emails from EDD end up there. Just throwing it out there in case you missed something!

Dude, I feel your pain. I missed a call for my unemployment claim last year and it set me back weeks. The system is so unforgiving its ridiculous.

Not to be that person, but have you considered reaching out to your employer's HR? Sometimes they can help expedite things or at least give you more info about the process.

I'm in the same boat, friend. Filed my PFL claim 3 weeks ago and crickets 🦗 This system is broken af

Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help push things along with EDD. Worth a shot!

lol good luck. EDD is where hope goes to die. 💀

Anyone else feel like theyre stuck in a kafka novel trying to deal with these guys? its absurd

Pro tip: Use the website's contact form if they have one. I got a response within 48 hours that way.

Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can light a fire under EDD's butt.

plot twist: EDD is actually run by sloths. explains the speed of service 🦥😂

This is why we need to overhaul the entire unemployment system. It's a joke that people have to wait this long for help when they're already struggling. 😡

Plot twist: what if we all just stopped filing and started our own country instead? Who's with me? 😂

Has anyone had issues with payments suddenly stopping? I was getting them regularly and then nothing for the past month. Can't get through on the phone 😤

Quick question - does the amount change if you go back to work part-time during parental leave? Thinking about picking up some freelance work but don't want to mess up my benefits.