EDD claim mistake: Put same date for effective and back-to-work. How to fix?

Ugh, I've been there. It's such a pain when you make a mistake on these forms. Have you tried calling the EDD to explain the situation? They might be able to help you correct it.

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

This happened to me last year. I ended up going to my local EDD office in person. It took a while, but they were able to fix it on the spot. Might be worth a shot if you can't get through on the phone.

The EDD system is such a joke. How are we supposed to survive when we cant even get basic help? 🤡 This country is falling apart I swear

Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Write down the dates you entered, when you noticed the error, and any attempts you've made to correct it. 2. Try to submit a correction online through your EDD account. Sometimes there's an option to update information. 3. If online doesn't work, you NEED to speak with a rep. Keep calling, use the trick of pressing different menu options, or try that claimyr service someone mentioned. 4. As a last resort, write a detailed letter explaining the error and mail it to your local EDD office. Include your claim number and contact info. 5. Don't panic if your payments get delayed. As long as you're proactive about fixing the error, they should backpay you for any weeks you're eligible. Remember, mistakes happen. The EDD deals with this stuff all the time. Just be persistent and you'll get it sorted out. Good luck!

have u tried checking ur spam folder? sometimes edd emails end up there and they might have sent u instructions on how to fix it

I'm in the same boat, OP. Made a similar mistake last month. Still trying to get it fixed. This whole system is held together with duct tape and prayers I stg

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling some of the other EDD numbers (like the employer line or tech support). Sometimes you can get transferred to the right department that way. It's a bit sneaky but desperate times call for desperate measures lol

Guys, I heard theres gonna be a new online system rolling out soon that's supposed to make all this easier. Anyone know when that's happening?

I made a similar mistake on my initial application - put the wrong date for when I last worked. What worked for me was logging into my EDD account online and looking for the "Report Work and Wages" section. There was actually an option to submit corrections there. If that doesn't work, I've found that calling right at 8am when they open gives you the best chance of getting through. Also, don't hang up if you get the busy signal - sometimes if you wait a few seconds it'll put you in the queue. The whole system is frustrating but you'll get it sorted out!