EDD claim delays: IT issues and excuses. Anyone else stuck in limbo?
I've been dealing with delays in my unemployment claim processing for over a month now. I filed my original claim back in November and then had to submit a new one in early December. Every time I manage to get through to EDD, they give me a different excuse for the hold-up. First it was the holidays, then some IT issue with calculating weekly benefits. Anyone else experiencing these constant delays? It's getting really frustrating and I'm not sure what to do next.
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve unemployment claim processing delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVnTzmXiC9Y
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Jacob Smithson
Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been stuck in EDD limbo for weeks too. It's like they're playing excuse bingo or something. 🙄 Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? I've heard that can sometimes help speed things up.
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Sophia Nguyen
•Thanks for the suggestion. I haven't tried contacting my rep yet. Do you know how I'd go about doing that?
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Jacob Smithson
•Just google your area + state representative. Most have a form on their website where you can request help with state agencies. Worth a shot!
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Sophia Nguyen
•Awesome, I'll give that a try. Fingers crossed it helps!
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Isabella Brown
The EDD system is a complete joke. I've been waiting since October for my claim to be processed. Every time I call, it's a different story. One rep even told me to just be patient. Like, hello? Bills don't wait patiently! 🤬
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Maya Patel
Hey everyone, I actually found a way to get through to someone on the phone. I used this site called claimyr.com - it's a calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Aiden RodrÃguez
•Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?
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Maya Patel
•I was skeptical at first too, but I can confirm it's real. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Emma Garcia
•How long did it take for them to get someone on the line?
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Maya Patel
•For me, it took about 2 hours. But I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music the whole time, which was nice.
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Ava Kim
Here's what I've learned from dealing with EDD for the past few months: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of every call, who you spoke to, and what they said. 2. Be persistent. Sometimes you'll get different answers from different reps. 3. Check your online account regularly. Sometimes they update info there without notifying you. 4. If you're told there's an IT issue, ask for specifics. What exactly is the problem? When do they expect it to be resolved? 5. Consider filing a complaint with the state labor board if delays are excessive. 6. As someone mentioned, reaching out to your local rep can help. 7. If all else fails, look into legal aid services. Some offer free consultations for unemployment issues. Hope this helps someone. We're all in this frustrating boat together. 💪
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Sophia Nguyen
•This is super helpful, thank you! I'll definitely start keeping better records of my calls.
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Ethan Anderson
•Great advice! I'd add: don't be afraid to ask for a supervisor if you're not getting anywhere with the first rep you talk to.
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Layla Mendes
has anyone else noticed that the edd website is always "undergoing maintenance" when you actually need to use it? its like they're trolling us at this point 🤡
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Lucas Notre-Dame
•omg yes! I swear it's down more often than it's up. EDD needs to get their act together fr
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Aria Park
I'm starting to think the "IT issues" are just their go-to excuse when they don't know what's going on. Like, how long does it take to fix a computer problem? 🤔
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Noah Ali
•For real tho. My cousin works in IT and says most issues can be fixed pretty quick. EDD's just using it as a scapegoat imo
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Chloe Boulanger
•Maybe we should offer to fix it for them lol. Couldn't do any worse than they're doing now 😂
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