California Unemployment

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  • 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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Lily Young

EDD disability application stuck since June - no updates, can't reach anyone. Help!

I've been waiting for my disability application to be processed since early June. It's been over 3 months now and I'm getting really worried. I called the EDD disability department but I can't get through to anyone. Has anyone else experienced such long delays? What can I do to speed up the process or at least get an update on my application status?

Kiara Fisherman

Anyone else notice that the EDD website is always "under maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄

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Liam Cortez

omg yes! Its like they know exactly when im gonna log in and shut it down just to mess with me 😂

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Savannah Vin

Hang in there, OP! I know it feels hopeless, but your claim will get processed eventually. Mine took almost 5 months, but I finally got approved last week. Don't lose hope!

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Emma Wilson

EDD name mismatch after marriage - How to file unemployment without getting denied?

I recently got married and need to file for unemployment, but I'm worried about my claim being denied due to name discrepancies. My Social Security card has my new married name, but my driver's license and passport still have my maiden name. I have my marriage license as proof of the name change. Should I use my new name on the Social Security card when filing? Has anyone dealt with this before? Any advice on how to handle this situation when talking to the unemployment office?

Nia Harris

Quick question - how long does identity verification usually take? I'm in a similar boat and worried about delays.

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Mateo Gonzalez

It can vary wildly. Mine took about 2 weeks, but I've heard of some taking up to a month. Just keep checking your account for updates.

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Aisha Ali

Took 3 days for me. I think it depends on how busy they are and how complicated your case is.

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Ethan Moore

PSA: Always ask about backdating your claim if there's a delay due to stuff like this! Don't lose out on benefits because of their slow processing times.

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Isabella Brown

EDD rep couldn't understand my benefit amount question - how to get actual help?

I just got off the phone with customer service about my benefit amount and they were no help at all. The rep didn't seem to understand what I was asking. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a way to get someone else on the line who might be more knowledgeable? I'm so frustrated right now.

Emily Sanjay

I'm in the same boat. Been trying to sort out my benefit amount for weeks. The whole system needs an overhaul. Hang in there, OP!

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Isabella Brown

Thanks for the support. It helps to know I'm not alone in this mess.

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Jordan Walker

Plot twist: what if we all show up at their office in person? They can't ignore us then! 😂

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Natalie Adams

Lmao imagine the chaos. But for real, sometimes going in person can actually work if you have an office nearby.

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Elijah O'Reilly

I'd pay to see that 🍿👀

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Javier Torres

EDD Card Delay: Submitted Application, Got Confirmation, No Card Yet - What Next?

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my unemployment application. I submitted it a while ago and got a confirmation, but I still haven't received my card. I'm not sure if I'm missing any documents or if there's something else I need to do. Has anyone else experienced this? What are the next steps I should take?

AstroAce

Pro tip: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every online interaction. You never know when you might need to prove you did something or someone told you something. It's saved my butt more than once dealing with this bureaucracy. 📝💯

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Chloe Martin

idk if this helps but i had a similar issue and it turned out they had my old address on file 🤦‍♀️ make sure all your contact info is up to date!

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Javier Torres

Oh wow, I didn't even think of that! I'll definitely double-check my address. Thanks for the tip!

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Mason Stone

System asking to pay twice - anyone else having this issue?

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with a payment issue. I tried to make a payment but the system is asking me to pay again. Has anyone else experienced this? It's frustrating because I already paid once and now it won't let me proceed without paying again. Any advice on what to do in this situation?

Micah Franklin

Have you tried turning it off and on again? 😂 jk jk... but seriously, sometimes logging out and back in can reset things.

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Ella Harper

This is why I always take screenshots of my payments. Saved my butt more than once when dealing with glitchy systems.

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PrinceJoe

Smart move. I'm gonna start doing this from now on

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GalaxyGazer

EDD Nightmare: Wrong department, new number (1-800-480-3287) still not working. How to actually reach someone about continued payments?

I called the unemployment office and got transferred to the wrong department. They told me to call back about my continued payment issue, but I'm not getting anywhere. The agent gave me a different number (1-800-480-3287) but it's still not working. Has anyone else had this problem? Any advice on how to actually get through to the right people?

Sean Doyle

Has anyone else noticed that their system seems to be down every other day? I swear, their tech is held together with duct tape and prayers at this point 🙏💻

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Zara Rashid

Pro tip: learn morse code. Might come in handy for communicating with EDD in the future. Seems about as effective as their current system �dots🔹🔸🔹dashes

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Tristan Carpenter

EDD Eligibility Question: Temp Job Ended, Had School Leave, Now Laid Off - What Are My Chances?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment. I just finished a temporary job and I'm not sure what to do next. I've had some changes in my work history, including a leave of absence for school and then getting laid off from my most recent job. Does anyone know how this might affect my eligibility? Also, I'm wondering about the application process - is it better to apply online or call? Any tips on what documents I should have ready? Thanks in advance for any help!

Kristian Bishop

Protip: If you cant get thru on the phone, try reaching out on Twitter. Sometimes they respond faster there. 🐦

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Kaitlyn Otto

Anyone else feel like they need a law degree to understand all these unemployment rules? 🤯 I swear, it's more complicated than my taxes!

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Axel Far

For real! I think they make it confusing on purpose 🙄

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Jasmine Hernandez

Lol yeah, it's like they're speaking another language sometimes. Unemployment-ese? 😂

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Rudy Cenizo

Filed PFL over a month ago, no updates from EDD. What now?

I filed for Paid Family Leave over a month ago and still haven't heard anything back. Has anyone else experienced long wait times? I'm starting to get worried because I haven't received any updates from EDD. What should I do next?

Lena Kowalski

lol welcome to the wonderful world of EDD 🤡 where everything's made up and the timelines don't matter

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DeShawn Washington

🤣🤣🤣 sad but true

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Mei-Ling Chen

Have you tried faxing them? I know it sounds archaic, but I've heard some people have had success getting attention that way.

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Rudy Cenizo

Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, I'll try anything at this point. Thanks for the tip!

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Hazel Garcia

Connected to wrong EDD service, now have to pay again? Any tips to reach disability dept?

I just got connected to the wrong service when I called for disability. Now I have to pay again to call back? This is so frustrating. Has anyone else had this happen to them? Any advice on how to get through to the right department without having to pay multiple times?

Ally Tailer

lol remember when government services were supposed to help people? good times 🤡

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Aliyah Debovski

Has anyone had luck getting through on their TTY line? I heard it might be faster but idk if that's true

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Miranda Singer

I tried it once, but felt kinda guilty using it when I'm not hearing impaired. Didn't seem any faster tbh

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Fatima Al-Suwaidi

Lost EDD account number - how to recover or contact someone at EDD?

I lost access to my EDD account number and I'm not sure how to get it back. Has anyone else dealt with this? I've been trying to call them but it's impossible to get through. Any advice on how to recover my account number or speak to someone at EDD?

GalaxyGuardian

have u tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk. but srsly, EDD needs to get their act together

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Paolo Ricci

I heard they're updating their systems soon. Maybe wait a few weeks and try again? Might save you some headache.

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Amina Toure

Source? Haven't seen anything about system updates.

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Paolo Ricci

Just something I heard from a friend who works there. Could be wrong tho, my bad if so.

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