EDD only paid me for 1 day instead of 8 weeks - missing over $10k! Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my unemployment claim. I was only paid for one day, but I should've been paid for 8 weeks. The total amount I'm owed is over $10,000. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of issue? How did you get it resolved? I'm worried about missing out on such a large sum of money.
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Fiona Sand
Ugh, that sucks! I had a similar problem last year. It took me forever to get it sorted out. Have you tried calling the unemployment office? Be prepared to wait on hold for hours tho 🙄
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Ellie Kim
Yeah, I've been trying to call but can never get through. It's so frustrating! How long did it take you to resolve your issue?
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Fiona Sand
It took me about 3 weeks of constant calling. I basically made it my full-time job to get ahold of someone. Keep trying, you'll get through eventually!
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Mohammad Khaled
3 weeks?! That's insane. The system is so broken 😤
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Alina Rosenthal
I found a way 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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Finnegan Gunn
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Miguel Harvey
I'm skeptical. Why should we have to pay to talk to unemployment? That's ridiculous.
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Alina Rosenthal
I get the skepticism, but it honestly saved me so much time and frustration. I was able to get my issue resolved in one call after weeks of trying on my own. For me, the $20 was worth it to get my benefits sorted out.
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Ashley Simian
Have you tried contacting your local state representative? Sometimes they can help push things through faster. Worth a shot!
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Oliver Cheng
Make sure you document EVERYTHING. Keep a log of all your calls, emails, and any communication with the unemployment office. It'll help your case if you need to escalate it.
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Ellie Kim
That's a great idea, thanks! I'll start doing that right away.
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Taylor To
I'm in the same boat, OP. Been waiting on a large sum for months now. The system is so backed up, it's ridiculous. Hang in there!
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Ella Cofer
Here's what worked for me: 1. File an appeal immediately if you haven't already. 2. Contact your state representative AND senator. Send them a detailed email explaining your situation. 3. Keep calling the unemployment office daily. Try different times - early morning or late afternoon sometimes works better. 4. Check if there's an online portal where you can submit questions or requests. Sometimes this is faster than calling. 5. If all else fails, consider seeking legal advice. Some lawyers offer free consultations for unemployment issues. It's a frustrating process, but don't give up. You're entitled to that money, and persistence usually pays off. Good luck!
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Ellie Kim
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. Really appreciate it!
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Kevin Bell
This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!
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Savannah Glover
lol welcome to the wonderful world of unemployment. where nothing makes sense and the rules change every 5 minutes 🤡
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Felix Grigori
ain't that the truth 😂 it's like playing a game where they don't tell you the rules
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Felicity Bud
Have you checked your claim status online? Sometimes there are messages or requests for additional information that you might miss if you're only trying to call.
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Max Reyes
Oof, $10k is a lot of money to be missing out on. Don't let them get away with this! Keep pushing until you get what you're owed.
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