California Unemployment

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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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Andre Lefebvre

EDD claim processed but no payment yet - should I call PFL instead?

Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my unemployment claim. It says processed but I still haven't received any payment. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm thinking about calling PFL instead of EDD to see if that helps. Anyone know if it costs more to call PFL?

have u tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk... but srsly, the EDD website is about as useful as a screen door on a submarine sometimes

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lmao 💀 tru tho

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I heard they're updating the system soon. Maybe wait a few days and check again? Sometimes these things resolve themselves.

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Source? I've been waiting for them to 'update the system' since like 1995 🙄

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Fair point 😅 Just repeating what I heard from a friend who works in gov. Take it with a grain of salt I guess

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Zara Khan

EDD Claim Update for Partial Hours - Video Requirement?

Hey everyone, I'm not really tech-savvy but I need some help. I'm trying to update my claim for partial hours worked, and they're asking for a video or something? Is that really necessary? I'm kinda lost here and could use some guidance.

anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? been trying to get this sorted for weeks now 😫

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Preach! 🙌 I swear they make it complicated on purpose

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Mei Liu

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Hang in there! It sucks but don't let them win by giving up. You got this! 💪

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Pro tip: Always double check your entries before submitting. One small mistake can delay your claim for weeks. Learn from my fail 🤦‍♂️

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Mila Walker

Missing 2 weeks of pay for part-time work (4hrs/day). What to do?

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I haven't been paid for two weeks of work (40 hours total). I've been working part-time, 4 hours a day, Monday to Friday. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do to get my missing payments?

Guys, I'm in the same boat. Been waiting on backpay for 3 months now. Any advice on how to expedite the process?

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3 months?! That's insane. Have you filed a complaint with the labor board yet?

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Not yet, but I'm seriously considering it now. This is getting ridiculous.

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Plot twist: OP's boss is actually a time traveler and already paid them in the future. 🕰️💰

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If that's true, can the boss hook me up with some lottery numbers? 🤑

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Marcelle Drum

EDD claim payment stuck on pending after certification, no one speaking when I answer calls. Help!

My EDD claim payment is still pending certification. I tried to call but when I answered, no one spoke. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do next?

Bruh, EDD is straight up 🤡 these days. I swear they're trying to make it impossible to get help. Hang in there!

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Fr fr 💯 It's like they WANT us to give up

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I had the same issue last month. Turns out there was an identity verification problem on their end. Definitely try to speak with someone if you can. It might take a while, but it's worth it to get it sorted.

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Ava Martinez

EDD claim with foreign employer office - misclassified as contractor - how to file?

I'm in a weird situation with filing for unemployment and could use some advice. I recently worked for a multinational tech company that I believe misclassified me as an independent contractor (I met all the criteria for regular employment - they controlled my schedule, provided equipment, etc.). I know EDD says to file anyway and they'll determine my status, but here's the tricky part: Even though the company has offices in San Francisco, I was hired through their London headquarters and all my payments came via wire transfer from the UK office. When I try filing online, there's no way to enter a foreign address for the employer, and I'm not sure if I should: 1. File online using their San Francisco address and explain the UK situation later? 2. Submit a paper application so I can write in the UK address? 3. Something else entirely? I have no physical paystubs since everything was electronic, just bank statements showing the wire transfers. Has anyone dealt with an international employer situation while being misclassified? I really need these benefits but don't want to mess up the application.

wait i'm confused... if you were paid from UK, wouldn't you need to file for unemployment in the UK not in california?? just wondering.

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That's not how it works. Unemployment is based on where you performed the work, not where the company is headquartered or where the payment comes from. If OP was physically working in California, they file in California regardless of where the employer is based or where the money came from.

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One more thing to consider - make sure you have documentation of your immigration/work status since this involves a foreign employer. EDD might request this information even if you're a US citizen/resident. Also, when you file, use the employer's Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) if you have it - this helps EDD match your claim to the correct employer. If you don't have it, use the California office's information and explain the situation in any text fields available during the application.

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I'm a US citizen so that part shouldn't be an issue, but I definitely don't have their FEIN. I'll use the California information as suggested and hope for the best.

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