EDD miscalculated my weekly benefit amount - only used current job, not last 5-18 months. Help!

Ugh, classic EDD move. 🙄 Make sure you have ALL your paystubs ready when you call. They love to "forget" stuff that benefits us. Good luck getting through tho, their phone lines are a nightmare.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. 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

Make sure you have your claim filing date handy too. They always ask for that and it helps them pull up your info faster.

Ive been in the same boat, my dude. EDD's system is so broken, it's not even funny anymore. 😤 I had to call like 50 times before I got through. When you do, make sure you're super clear about the date range they missed. Don't let them rush you off the phone!

Here's what you need to do: 1. Gather ALL your paystubs from the last 18 months. Even if you think they might not be relevant, bring them. 2. Calculate your total earnings for each quarter. They'll want this info. 3. Write down the exact date you filed your claim. 4. Have your SSN and any claim paperwork ready. 5. Be prepared to explain why you think they missed some of your income. 6. Stay calm and polite, but be persistent. Don't let them brush you off. 7. Ask for a supervisor if the first person you talk to isn't helpful. 8. Take notes during the call, including the name of who you spoke with. 9. Follow up with an email summarizing what was discussed. 10. If they say they'll recalculate, ask for a timeframe and how you'll be notified. Good luck! The system's a mess, but if you're prepared, you've got a better shot at getting it sorted.

have u tried faxing ur docs? sometimes that works better than calling

Anyone else feel like we need to start a support group for dealing with EDD? 😅 This stuff is more stressful than being unemployed!

Hot take: maybe if we all storm the EDD office Naruto-style, they'll finally fix their system. Who's with me? 🏃‍♂️💨