California Unemployment

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

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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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Doreitha Marshall

Does anyone know how to get my Bank of America unblocked? They have been harassing me for over a year now. I got my unblocked 3 months ago. The first I tried to make they closed it. I called edd. My had been and I was told to file an appeal. I filed an appeal. I won the appeal. I called the bank. They unblocked my card and the 26 weeks missing were added to my account. The first I made, they closed the account. I called the bank and got my card unblocked again. I was finally able to $1000 from the ATM. I ordered postmates, the card worked. I tried ordering food later that day, the card was declined. I called the bank again and they want me to go to a bank with 2 forms of ids. Banks are closing everyday because people are getting sick. I’m  an old lady, if I catch I’ll die. Does anyone know how to get the card unblocked or who to contact and complain about this harassment from the bank for the past year?

How long after you won the claim did you call to get your card unblocked ? I’m going through the same issues I won’t my over 2 weeks ago and my card still isn’t unlocked

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Called both , keep saying I’m just waiting on everything to clear up . . That’s why I was inquiring about the timeline

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To avoid this, I just asked for a paper to be mailed. Its the only other option.

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Jasondra J

I’m completing the DE 2557 form for my state disability claim. Do I need to enter exact wage amounts for every quarter being reviewed? I don’t have the for one of the so can I make a guesstimate?

Hi Jasondra, I don’t have a firm answer for that but I’m guessing you can, you can call just to make sure but usually if you don’t know the exact amount of something they let you guesstimate. $5 discount for first time callers using Claimyr! https://join.claimyr.com/be256b

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Thanks! Figured this much. Because they can also just contact my directly to verify said wages right? They don’t ask me to attach any so i assume they’ll get the proof.

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Correct! :

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Edgar Zepeda

I just got off the phone with EDD. I wanted an update on address since I mailed documents a week and a half ago. They said it is taking 4-8 weeks to process but may be sooner since they have more resources. Did anyone else receive this information? Given that info it’ll be 3-4 months without income.

Hi Edgar, Yup, they are correct. It’s taking about 1 month & 1/2 to 2 months for them to receive and it in, after it scans in and give it another 2 weeks for them to verify. Once it’s been a month from when you sent it, I suggest calling weekly from them to keep on checking it’s been received and scanned! My husband is going into 3 months without income. Have you messaged your local assembly member to move the process faster? $5 discount for first time callers using https://join.claimyr.com/be256b

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Teresa Clark

My was 6 weeks ago. They changed everything. My email, phone, mailing address to one in New York....everything. I called and finally got someone to help me get back into my account. I was able to and got paid. I had a message to myself, which I did...3 times and they it all 3 times. When I went to the next 2 times, I haven’t got paid. It’s pending. I the line every day and they tell me everything is ok and I just have to wait for the next to take it out of pending. They won’t connect me to that dept. It’s been a month now. Anyone have this similar problem?

Please, how did you contact edd, I need there customer service cell number

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Ambrosio, yes you make a purchase for a - you wait to get your transfer and you speak with a rep. It’s easy and simple. But if you would like to on your own, this is the number: 800-300-5616

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Alright, thanks

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Norman Montoya

My call reached the help desk. They cannot help me and gave me the same Phone number with prompt numbers 1-3-3-0. The help desk couldn't connect me and I cannot get through using this sequence. The says : "We're sorry, the maximum amount of has been reached. Please call again later." So I'm back to square one and this app has served no purpose; other than take my money.

Norman, you selected the wrong line when you purchased the callback. If you reach out to the team by clicking in the bottom right corner of the page they can help switch that for you.

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Michelle Rodarte

Has anyone ever had to have a second interview with ? To receive I’m so confused

Hi, Michelle. Is your or regular UI? Unfortunately, I’ve heard some had two interviews for eligibility. I don’t know why they give more hard time to get paid but I assume due to many frauds. They are very strict. When I had claim, I had two interviews after I applied and after I backdated. https://join.claimyr.com/49a083 (First call $5 off to call with 10 free call offer

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My advice will be well prepared for 2nd interview. Gather all your employment history such as tax return, pay stub and recall your reason and last info of employment. If it’s SDI, also gather all medical documents and tax documents to answer your employment history. Possible good news is some claimant noticed for 2nd interview but did not call as scheduled so if or determines not necessary then it would be not done.

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Iris Velasquez

I need help reaching someone at the EDD. I keep getting my call disconnected. I applied 2 weeks ago.

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Cedrick Tagaban

I got a letter in the mail from about a identity verification. Did anyone else get it too?  How long does that usually take to process? And will they pay me the days they missed?

Yes, if you have an claim everyone is getting a letter or mail from to verify there identy through ID.me or through the mail sending out and ID & address verification. It can take about 2-3 weeks to get verified & you should be getting back payed. $5 discount for first time callers using Claimyr https://join.claimyr.com/be256b

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I just paid again for a call with EDD… really hoping they’re more helpful this time around.

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Please let me know what they say. My husband still needs to verify through ID.me and I haven’t even called his medical provider to see what’s going on, on their end.

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Rochele Martine

I won my 2 weeks ago .. still haven’t received a ? Should I call

How did you file the ?

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Fill out and send it back in

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Okay . Thanks

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Tina Ann Herrera

Hello, my were Stopped cause I got a job n I made mistakes while Certifing the I had to wait for phone interview which took 7 months. From 4/9/2021-1/17/2022 but I did Recieve 1Payment In February so is that a Conditional Payment

Good morning Tina, I remembered you asking here about your mistake putting a wrong amount for claim, right? Have you had fix those mistakes over the phone? I assume that’s why you receive 1 payment. Just wanted to see everything goes well.

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* Ineligible claimant will receive DE 1080Z which can after receiving a conditional payment and they may need to pay back later if is not waived.

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Sorry, typo

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