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Jade Lopez

EDD Family Leave Payment Missing 3/12-3/21 - What to Do?

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my family leave payments. I applied online through the EDD website, but I haven't received any pay from 3/12 to 3/21. They told me the 21st was my last day to get a payment. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do next?

Tony Brooks

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Ugh, I'm in the same boat. EDD is such a mess rn. Have you tried calling them? It's a nightmare to get through, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.

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Jade Lopez

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I've been trying to call all week, but no luck. It's so frustrating! 😤

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Pro tip: call right when they open. Set an alarm and start dialing at 7:59 AM. Sometimes you can get through before the lines get jammed.

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Tony Brooks

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Good idea! I'll try that tomorrow. Fingers crossed 🤞

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Yara Campbell

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Isaac Wright

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Yara Campbell

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Maya Diaz

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20 bucks tho? Thats kinda steep for something that should be free 🙄

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Yara Campbell

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I get it, but for me, it was worth it. Time is money, and I was wasting so much time trying to get through on my own.

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Tami Morgan

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Have you checked your UI Online account? Sometimes there are messages or requests for additional info that can hold up your payments.

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Rami Samuels

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This happened to me last year. Turns out there was a glitch in their system and my claim got stuck in processing. I had to file an appeal to get it sorted out. It took a while, but I eventually got my backpay.

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Jade Lopez

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Oh no, I hope I don't have to go through all that. How long did the appeal process take?

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Rami Samuels

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It took about 6 weeks for me, but I've heard it can vary. Just make sure you keep all your documentation!

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Haley Bennett

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Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your UI Online account for any pending tasks or messages. 2. If there's nothing there, try to contact EDD through their online messaging system. 3. If that doesn't work, you'll need to call. Keep trying different numbers and times of day. 4. If you still can't get through, consider using a paid service like Claimyr to get a callback. 5. As a last resort, contact your local state representative's office. They can sometimes intervene on your behalf. Remember to document everything - dates you called, who you spoke to, what they said. This will be helpful if you need to escalate your case. Good luck! The system is frustrating, but don't give up. You're entitled to those benefits.

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Jade Lopez

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Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll start working through these steps right away.

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This is great info. Mods should pin this comment!

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Nina Chan

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lol edd be like 'we'll pay you when we feel like it' 🤡

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Ruby Knight

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fr fr 💯

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Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds old school, but sometimes that gets faster results than online submissions.

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Logan Stewart

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This is why we need to overhaul the entire unemployment system. It's not equipped to handle modern workforce needs.

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Mikayla Brown

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Preach! 🙌 The whole thing is held together with duct tape and prayers at this point.

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Zadie Patel

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I'm dealing with a similar issue right now! My payments have been delayed for over two weeks. One thing that helped me was checking if there's a "stop payment indicator" on your account - sometimes EDD puts a temporary hold without telling you. Also, make sure your address and banking info are still correct in the system. I've seen cases where payments get returned because of outdated info and then everything gets stuck in limbo. Keep us posted on what works for you!

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