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Keisha Jackson

EDD didn't pay me after reestablishing leave - what to do next?

I just had a call with the unemployment office about reestablishing my leave, but now I'm realizing I didn't get paid. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do next? I'm thinking I need to follow up with them again, but I'm not sure what to say or how to approach it. Any advice would be appreciated!

Ugh, been there done that. The system is so broken, its ridiculous. I had to call like 5 times before I got everything sorted out. My advice? Document EVERYTHING. Write down who you talked to, when, and what they said. It'll save you a headache later.

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This 👆 Documentation is key. I learned that the hard way 😭

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fr fr, i wish i knew this earlier. woulda saved me so much time and stress

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Yep, and don't forget to ask for a reference number for each call. It helps when you need to follow up!

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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

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Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?

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Yeah, it does! I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo

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$20? That's highway robbery! The system is so messed up that we have to pay just to talk to someone 🤦‍♂️

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I get it, but think about how much your time is worth. For me, not sitting on hold for 3 hours was totally worth it

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Here's what you need to do: 1. Call them back ASAP. The longer you wait, the more complicated it gets. 2. Have all your documents ready - claim number, dates of employment, any correspondence you've received. 3. Be polite but firm. Sometimes you gotta be a squeaky wheel to get the grease. 4. Ask specifically about why you weren't paid and what steps you need to take to resolve it. 5. Get a timeline for when you can expect the payment. 6. If they can't help, ask to speak to a supervisor. Remember, persistence is key. Don't let them brush you off. Good luck!

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This is solid advice right here 💯

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Wish I had this list when I was dealing with my claim. Would've saved me so much hassle!

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have u checked ur online account? sometimes the payment info is there even if it hasnt hit ur bank yet

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Oof, sounds like you're in for a wild ride. I've been dealing with EDD for months now and it's been a total 🤡 show. My best advice? Patience and persistence. And maybe some meditation to keep your sanity lol

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lmao meditation is key 🧘‍♀️ i swear dealing with unemployment has raised my blood pressure

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Quick question - did you make sure to certify for benefits after reestablishing your claim? Sometimes people forget that step and it delays payment.

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Oh shoot, I didn't even think about that. I'll double check right now. Thanks for the tip!

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No problem! Let us know if that solves it. Fingers crossed for you! 🤞

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I hate to say it, but welcome to the club 😩 Been trying to sort out my benefits for weeks now. It's like they're playing hot potato with our claims

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