EDD claim pending for 3+ weeks, no response. Help!

I found a way to solve EDD claim pending for weeks, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQo7bh2HDVQ

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Been waiting for 5 weeks now. Its so frustrating! I've tried calling like 50 times a day and nothing. The system is completely broken.

I found a method to 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

Here's what worked for me: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your attempts to contact EDD. 2. Send a message through your UI Online account. Be specific about your issue. 3. Contact your state assembly member or senator. They often have staff dedicated to EDD issues. 4. If you can get through on the phone, ask for a tier 2 specialist. 5. Check your spam folder regularly. Sometimes important emails end up there. 6. Be persistent but polite. The staff are overwhelmed too. Hope this helps! It took me about 6 weeks, but I finally got my claim sorted.

have u checked ur ui online account? sometimes they update stuff there w/o sending an email or anything

I heard they're super backed up because of all the fraud cases they're dealing with. Doesn't help us much, but might explain the delay. Hang in there!

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold last week. Good luck!

Anyone else notice that the "Ask EDD" feature is completely useless? I swear it's just a bot giving generic answers 🙄

Hey OP, what kind of claim did you file? Regular UI, PUA, or something else? Might help to know for giving advice.

Unpopular opinion: maybe we should all just be grateful EDD exists at all? I know the wait sucks, but at least we have a system in place to help people who are out of work.