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- Call the correct department
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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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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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When I was going through identity verification last year, I spent TWO MONTHS with no benefits because of EDD's incompetence!!!! I submitted and resubmitted documents THREE TIMES and they still claimed they "never received them" even though I had confirmation emails!!!! The entire system is DESIGNED to deny legitimate claims and make us give up!!!! The only thing that worked was when I contacted my state assembly member's office and they intervened on my behalf. Don't waste your time with their phone system - it's BROKEN ON PURPOSE!!!!
That sounds like a nightmare, I'm sorry you had to deal with that. How do I find my state assembly member? I've never contacted one before.
Just Google "find my California state assembly member" and enter your address. Their offices have EDD liaisons who can work miracles compared to trying yourself. They fixed my issue in 3 days after I suffered for 2 months!!!
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that I finally got through to EDD this morning! I used the Claimyr service that someone suggested here, and it actually worked - got me connected to a live agent in about 20 minutes. The agent confirmed they received my ID verification but it was still in the processing queue. She was able to expedite it while I was on the phone, and my conditional payment hold has been lifted! All my pending payments should be released in the next 24-48 hours. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your advice.
That's great news! Glad you got it resolved. Make sure you keep an eye on your UI Online account and your Bank of America EDD card (or direct deposit if you set that up) for the payments to come through.
congrats!! so happy it worked out for u :
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One important thing to note: if the judge rules in your favor, your EDD account won't necessarily update right away. Even after you receive the favorable decision letter, it can take 7-10 business days for EDD to process the judge's order and release your payments. If it goes beyond that timeframe, that's when you need to start making calls. Also, if the decision is not in your favor, you have 30 days from the mailing date (not the date you receive it) to file an appeal to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, which is the second level of appeal.
This is why the whole system is so frustrating! Even when you win, you still have to wait forever for the money you're legally entitled to. I'm about to lose my car because of how long this is all taking.
the whole system is rigged against us regular people. good luck but don't hold your breath. they made me wait 8 weeks just to DENY me again after my appeal hearing. total waste of time.
I'm sorry you had a bad experience, but many appeals are successful. According to official statistics, about 40-45% of EDD appeals result in decisions favorable to the claimant. It really depends on the specific circumstances and evidence presented.
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so did u figure it out?? were u able to certify??
Not yet! Trying all these suggestions today. Will update if something works!
UPDATE: I got through!! Used the Claimyr service someone recommended and was connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. The rep confirmed there was a certification block because of the overpayment. She removed it and let me certify for the missed weeks right while on the phone. She said the block shouldn't come back while my appeal is being processed, but if it does, I should call back right away. Payment is pending now! Thanks everyone for your help!
Great news! Glad you got it resolved. Make sure to keep certifying every two weeks on time, even while your appeal is in process. The overpayment appeal can take 6-8 weeks to resolve, but you'll continue receiving benefits in the meantime as long as you keep certifying.
awesome! so happy for u!!
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ppl i work with just cash out the whole thing at atm soon as money hits lol. no app needed!
Just a word of caution about that approach - you're limited to certain ATM withdrawal amounts per day (usually $1000), and some ATMs charge fees if they're not in the Money Network's fee-free network. You get two free ATM withdrawals per deposit period, then they charge $1.25 per withdrawal after that. Always better to transfer to your bank account to avoid fees.
Update on my earlier comment - I just saw that Money Network released an app update yesterday that supposedly fixes the login issues! Maybe try updating the app if you haven't already?
Just checked and there is an update! Installing it now - fingers crossed this fixes the problems. Thanks for the heads up!
Update: Installed the new version and IT WORKS NOW! Finally! Thanks everyone for all your help and suggestions. For anyone else having this issue, definitely make sure you have the latest app update.
Mei Wong
My hearing was supposed to be in person pre-covid but I imagine phone is similar. I was super nervous too but honestly its pretty informal. I wrote down all my points beforehand which helped a lot because I get nervous and forget things. BTW my employer didn't even show up to defend their position and I automatically won! Hope the same happens for you!
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Aisha Hussain
•I'm definitely going to write down my main points so I don't forget anything important. I'm hoping my employer doesn't show up either, but I'm preparing as if they will. Did you get your back benefits pretty quickly after winning?
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Ethan Clark
To answer your follow-up question - yes, my employer did show up with their HR person, but the judge made sure everyone had a chance to speak without interruptions. After the hearing, I received the decision in about 10 days, and my back benefits were processed about a week after that. One thing I didn't mention: the hearing was recorded, so speak clearly and try not to talk over anyone. And remember that constructive discharge (what happened to you with reduced hours) is recognized as good cause to leave a job. The EDD Guide for Appeals specifically mentions this.
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Aisha Hussain
•Thank you for coming back to answer! I'll make sure to speak clearly and not interrupt. Just 10 days for a decision sounds much better than I expected. I'm feeling much more prepared now thanks to everyone's advice here.
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