EDD Payment Status Check - Tips for Getting Through?

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been trying to get through to EDD for days now. It's like they don't want us to actually talk to anyone 🙄

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. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

Has anyone tried contacting their local representative? I've heard some people have had success that way.

Pro tip: use the online portal to check your payment status. Sometimes it updates before you can actually get through to anyone on the phone.

I swear, dealing with EDD is like trying to nail jello to a wall. impossible and messy af 🤡

Here's what I've learned after months of dealing with EDD: • Best times to call are usually early morning (right when they open) or late afternoon • Use the online portal to check status and submit any documents • If you can't get through, try emailing. It's slow, but sometimes works • Keep detailed records of all your attempts to contact them • If all else fails, contact your local representative or the EDD ombudsman Hope this helps someone. Stay persistent, y'all. We're all in the same boat here.

anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? 🤔