How to reestablish EDD leave? Process and timeframe help needed

I just went through this last month. It's a pain in the butt, but here's what I did: 1. Call the EDD office first thing in the morning (like 8:01 AM) 2. Have all your paperwork ready - original claim info, doctors notes, etc. 3. Be prepared to wait on hold for a while 4. When you get someone, explain your situation clearly and ask about next steps 5. Follow up with any additional docs they request ASAP It took about 2 weeks for mine to get reestablished after I talked to someone. Good luck!

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been trying to get through to someone for weeks. It's like they don't want us to actually use the benefits we're entitled to. 🙄

Has anyone tried faxing in the paperwork? I heard that might be faster than mailing or trying to do it online.

Pro tip: 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

Anyone else notice that the EDD seems to be extra slow lately? I wonder if they're short-staffed or something.

Hey OP, when did you initially file your claim? That might affect the reestablishment process.

I swear, dealing with EDD is like trying to nail jello to a wall. 🤦‍♂️

I'm going through the same thing right now! From what I've gathered reading through these comments, it sounds like calling early in the morning is key. @Fatima Al-Mansour your step-by-step breakdown is super helpful - I'm definitely going to try the 8:01 AM call strategy. It's frustrating that the online system seems so unreliable, but at least there are workarounds. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!