California Unemployment

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Using Claimyr will:

  • Connect you to a human agent at the EDD
  • Skip the long phone menu
  • Call the correct department
  • Redial until on hold
  • Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
  • Give you free callbacks if the EDD drops your call

If I could give 10 stars I would

If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!


Really made a difference

Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.


Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.

Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.


An incredibly helpful service

An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!


Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.

Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.


IT WORKS!! Not a scam!

I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!

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Tom Maxon

To all those having trouble reaching a human at California Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

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Sarah Estrada

This is for extension SDI claims. From my understanding when you’re able to log in and try to check your claim and get an error message and you can still see your maximum benefit but unable to see the last payment sent. That means your claim is being worked on. Or if you don’t get the error message and the same scenario the last benefit payment is gone. Your claim is being working on. This happened to me and a few days later my benefits were updated and the funds were sent to my bank account. So if you keep checking and your last benefit payment keeps disappearing and reappearing. Your claim is being worked on the is fluctuating your new income. This is what I was told and this is what happened to me.

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Tom Maxon

Thanks, Sarah! Thanks for letting folks know.

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Richard Tong

This video by Ginny Silver explains how to file a DUA claim pretty well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=royqJ0fUAcU

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Natasha Volkova

Quick question - does anyone know if you can apply for DUA if you're self-employed? My business took a big hit from the recent floods.

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Javier Torres

Yes, you can! Self-employed people are eligible for DUA. You'll need to provide income docs and proof of how the disaster affected your business.

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Natasha Volkova

Oh thank goodness! That's a huge relief. Thanks for the info!

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Richard Tong

This video by Ginny Silver explains how to file a DUA claim pretty well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=royqJ0fUAcU

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Lena Müller

Pro tip: If you're not sure about something, always call and ask. Better to get clarification than to submit incorrect info and potentially delay your benefits or worse, get accused of fraud.

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TechNinja

This! 👆 I made a mistake on my form and it took MONTHS to sort out. Don't be like me lol

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Keisha Thompson

Has anyone had luck with the online portal for submitting income info? I keep getting error messages 😤

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Paolo Bianchi

ugh same here. I ended up having to mail in my forms. Make sure you send it certified mail if you do that!

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Yara Assad

Try using a different browser. The site worked for me on Firefox but not Chrome for some reason 🤷‍♂️

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Freya Andersen

Have you checked your UI Online account? Sometimes there's more info there about pending payments that you won't get in the mail.

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Olivia Clark

Good idea, I'll take a look. Tbh I always forget to check the online portal 🤦‍♂️

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Eduardo Silva

idk if this helps but I had a similar issue last month. Turns out I had accidentally put the wrong date for when I last worked on one of my certifications. Double check all your recent certs to make sure everythings correct

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Yuki Watanabe

im in the exact same situation rn. filed 6 weeks ago and still no card. this whole process is so stressfull

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Leila Haddad

Ugh, sorry you're dealing with this too. Hope we both get our cards soon!

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Carmen Sanchez

Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can help push things along with EDD. Worth a shot if you're really stuck.

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Connor Murphy

Hey OP, when exactly did you file your claim? If it's been less than 7-10 business days, you might just need to wait a bit longer. The EDD website says it can take up to 10 days for the card to arrive after your first payment is issued.

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Yara Nassar

lmao welcome to the club buddy. been waiting on my card for like 2 months now. EDD is a joke fr 😤

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Andre Dupont

2 months?! That's insane. Have you been able to access your benefits at all?

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Yara Nassar

Nope, not a cent. Living off savings and help from fam. It's rough out here 😓

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Ravi Sharma

idk man, have you tried turning it off and on again? 🤣

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StarGazer101

Lol if only it were that simple 😅

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Freya Larsen

I had a similar issue. Turns out my address on file didn't match my ID exactly. Check that too!

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Amara Nwosu

OMG the debit card system is THE WORST. I had so many issues with it. If you can switch to direct deposit, do it ASAP. Also, be prepared for a long wait if you're getting a new card - it took them forever to send mine.

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AstroExplorer

Have you considered reaching out to a local news station? Sometimes public pressure can make these agencies move faster. Just a thought!

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Giovanni Moretti

This actually worked for my cousin! The local news did a story on EDD delays and suddenly her case got 'unstuck'. Worth a shot!

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Javier Hernandez

Here's a comprehensive guide to filing for unemployment: 1. Gather all necessary documents (pay stubs, W-2, etc.) 2. Visit your state's unemployment website 3. Create an account if you don't have one 4. Fill out the application carefully - double check everything! 5. Submit your claim 6. Wait for approval (can take 2-4 weeks) 7. If approved, certify for benefits every two weeks 8. If denied, file an appeal Remember, each state has different rules and processes. Don't hesitate to ask for help if you're stuck!

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Miguel Alvarez

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed breakdown! This is super helpful 💯

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Emma Davis

Great guide! I'd add: keep detailed records of your job search efforts. Some states require you to report this when you certify.

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LunarLegend

Anyone else feel like they're drowning in paperwork? I swear I've filled out the same form like 5 times already 😫

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Malik Jackson

Ugh, same here. I think they do it on purpose to discourage people from claiming benefits 🙄

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Isabella Oliveira

Protip: scan everything and keep digital copies. Makes it easier to resubmit if they 'lose' your docs (which happens more often than you'd think

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Isabella Costa

Ive been dealing with edd for 6 months now. heres my advice: document EVERYTHING. every call, every letter, every interaction. itll help if you need to escalate or appeal later

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Connor Gallagher

That's great advice, thanks! I'll start keeping a log of everything

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Ravi Malhotra

Anyone else think its crazy that we're all struggling like this just to get the benefits we're entitled to? The whole system needs an overhaul tbh

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Freya Christensen

Preach! 🙌 It's like they forgot the second D in EDD stands for DEVELOPMENT. More like Employment Development Disaster amirite?

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Omar Farouk

For real. We pay into this system our whole working lives and then when we need it, it's a complete mess. Something's gotta change

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