4 weeks, no EDD payment or updates. How to check claim status?
Hey everyone, I'm getting really frustrated with my unemployment claim. It's been 4 weeks since I filed and I haven't heard anything back. No updates, no payment, nothing. Has anyone else been waiting this long? I'm starting to worry about my bills piling up. Any advice on how to get an update on my claim status or when I might see a payment?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve unemployment claim delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z0cfPlpvWk
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Millie Long
Ugh, I feel your pain. I was in the same boat a few months ago. It's ridiculous how long they make us wait. Have you tried calling them? It's a nightmare to get through, but it might be worth a shot.
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Santiago Diaz
I've tried calling but keep getting stuck in this endless phone tree. It's so frustrating! How long did you end up waiting before you got your first payment?
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Millie Long
It took me about 6 weeks total. I know it sucks, but hang in there. Keep trying to call early in the morning, that's when I finally got through.
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KaiEsmeralda
6 weeks?! That's insane. The system is so broken 😤
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Debra Bai
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/Ize0EkN4HDI
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Gabriel Freeman
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Laura Lopez
I'm skeptical. Why should we have to pay to talk to someone about our benefits? 🤔
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Debra Bai
I get the skepticism, but it honestly saved me weeks of frustration. The $20 was worth it to finally get answers and start my payments.
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Victoria Brown
Can you give more details about how it works? Do they guarantee you'll talk to someone?
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Debra Bai
Sure! You choose the department you need to reach, pay the fee, and they start calling right away. They use some tech to navigate the phone menu and wait on hold. When a real person picks up, your phone rings and you're connected. They don't guarantee it'll work every time, but if it doesn't, you can try again for free.
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Samuel Robinson
Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update the status there before sending any notifications.
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Camila Castillo
This is why we need to overhaul the entire unemployment system. It's not equipped to handle high volume and leaves people hanging for weeks. We should be writing to our representatives about this!
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Brianna Muhammad
100% agree. The system has been outdated for years. It's a joke 🤡
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JaylinCharles
Writing to reps is useless. They don't care about us regular folks 🙄
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Eloise Kendrick
Here's what worked for me: 1. Check your online account daily for updates 2. Try calling right when they open (usually 8 AM) 3. If you can't get through, keep trying every hour 4. Check your spam folder for emails 5. Make sure all your info is up to date in the system 6. If you still can't get through after a week, consider contacting your local state representative's office. They sometimes can help push things along. Hang in there, OP. I know it's tough, but persistence is key. Don't give up!
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Santiago Diaz
Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try calling right when they open tomorrow. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Lucas Schmidt
This is great info. Saving this for later just in case 💯
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Freya Collins
lol welcome to the wonderful world of unemployment. where everything's made up and the timelines don't matter 😂
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LongPeri
Whose Line reference? A person of culture, I see 👀
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Oscar O'Neil
idk if this helps, but I was in the same situation last year. turns out they needed additional verification and sent a letter that got lost in the mail. might be worth double-checking they have all your docs.
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Santiago Diaz
Oh man, I didn't even think about that. I'll def check on that. Thanks for the tip!
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Sara Hellquiem
Unpopular opinion: maybe try looking for work instead of waiting for a handout? 🤷♂️
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Charlee Coleman
Dude, read the room. People are struggling here.
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Liv Park
Ok boomer 🙄
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Leeann Blackstein
You do realize unemployment is something we pay into, right? It's not a 'handout'.
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Ryder Greene
Pro tip: if you're really desperate, reach out to your local news station. Sometimes they do stories on people struggling with unemployment and it can light a fire under the agency's butt.
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