EDD Phone Queue Always Full - Can't Reach Agent After 3 Weeks of Trying

Ugh, I feel your pain! I've been in the same boat for the past month. It's like they're purposely making it impossible to talk to anyone. I've tried calling right when they open, during lunch, and even 5 minutes before they close. No luck whatsoever. 😤

I finally found a way to get through! There's this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that calls for you, waits on hold, and then connects you when an agent picks up. It costs $20, but it worked for me. Here's a video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

Pro tip: Try calling your local state representative's office. They often have direct lines to EDD and can help escalate your case. It worked for me after weeks of frustration.

I've given up on calling tbh. I've been emailing them every day instead. It's slow, but at least I'm leaving a paper trail. Maybe if enough of us flood their inbox, they'll be forced to respond eventually. 🤷‍♂️

Here's what I've learned after dealing with this for months: 1. Persistence is key. Keep calling, even if it seems hopeless. 2. Try different times of day. I've had the most luck calling right at 8:01 AM or just before lunch. 3. Use the phone menu trick: press 1 for English, then quickly press 2, 4 when prompted. Sometimes this gets you to a different queue. 4. If you get through but they can't help, ask to be transferred instead of hanging up and calling again. 5. Check your online account regularly. Sometimes issues resolve without needing to call. 6. If all else fails, contact your local representative or try a service like Claimyr. Hope this helps someone! Stay strong, we're all in this together. 💪

Am I the only one who thinks its absolutely insane that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get basic help? The system is broken af 😤

lol watch them pick up immediately when you call to REPAY an overpayment 🙄 Funny how that works