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EDD call dropped right after transfer - what now?
So I was on the phone with EDD trying to sort out my unemployment claim, and just as I got transferred to someone who could actually help me, the call dropped! Has anyone else experienced this? It's so frustrating to wait on hold forever only to get disconnected right when you finally reach someone. Any advice on what to do now? Should I just call back and start the whole process over again?
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EDD PFL claim stuck on 'pending review' for weeks - no payments received. Help!
I submitted my PFL claim a few weeks ago and it's still showing as 'pending review' on the EDD site. I haven't received any payments yet. My last workday was mid-January, and I've been on medical leave since then. I submitted all the necessary forms, but I'm worried there might be an issue with my documents being processed under PFL instead of Disability. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on how to speed up the process or what I should do next? I'm getting a bit anxious about the delay.
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idk if this helps, but I had a similar issue last year. Turns out they had my birthdate wrong in the system which flagged my account for review. Might be worth double-checking all your personal info is correct.
Oh wow, I hadn't even thought of that. I'll definitely check. Thanks for the tip!
Ayuda con verificación de identidad y dirección para reclamo de SDI existente
Hola a todos, necesito ayuda con mi reclamo de incapacidad. Tengo que verificar mi dirección e identidad para mi reclamo existente. ¿Alguien ha pasado por esto recientemente? ¿Qué documentos necesito exactamente y cómo puedo asegurarme de que todo esté en orden antes de hablar con un agente? Cualquier consejo sería muy apreciado.
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PRO TIP: Si tienes que enviar documentos por correo, usa correo certificado con acuse de recibo. Así tienes prueba de que lo enviaste y de que lo recibieron. Me ha salvado más de una vez cuando dicen que "nunca recibieron nada".
Alguien más ha tenido problemas con el sistema en línea? Intento subir mis documentos pero sigue dándome error 😤
Todo. El. Tiempo. 🙄 Intenta muy temprano en la mañana o tarde en la noche cuando hay menos tráfico.
A veces ayuda limpiar la caché del navegador o usar otro navegador. El sistema es un desastre pero esos trucos me han funcionado.
Finally got through to EDD and resolved my issue! Any success stories or tips?
Just got off the phone with EDD and it went great! Finally got my issue resolved after weeks of trying. Anyone else have any success stories or tips to share? What worked for you?
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Anyone else notice that the EDD website is down... again? 🙄 How are we supposed to check our claim status if the site never works?
Classic EDD. Their tech is from like 1995 I swear
Try using incognito mode or clearing your cache. Sometimes that helps me get in.
I'm in the same boat as OP, finally got through yesterday! Here's what worked for me: - Call right at 8:01 AM - If you get the "too many callers" message, hang up and redial immediately - Use the 2511 number and press 1, then 2, then 4 - Have all your info ready (SSN, claim date, last employer, etc.) - Be super nice to the rep, they deal with angry people all day Hope this helps someone else! Don't give up, you'll get through eventually!
What's the full 2511 number? Can you share it?
@profile14 It's 833-978-2511. Good luck!
EDD Paid Family Leave claim status - directed to wrong dept, no help. Tips?
I just got off the phone with EDD about my paid family leave claim status and I'm so frustrated. I was directed to the wrong department and didn't get any help at all. Has anyone else had this problem? Any tips on how to actually get through to the right people and get some answers about my claim?
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I work in IT and let me tell you, the EDD's systems are a complete mess. They're using outdated technology and don't have the resources to handle the volume of claims. It's no wonder everything's so backed up.
That explains a lot actually. You'd think they'd invest in better tech given how important their services are 🤦♂️
Raúl Mora
Hey OP, what time of day were you calling? I've had better luck getting through in the afternoons.
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Brianna Muhammad
AuthorI was calling around noon. Maybe I'll try later in the day next time, thanks for the tip!
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Margot Quinn
Plot twist: what if there are no actual EDD employees and its just an elaborate AI system designed to frustrate us all? 🤖
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Evelyn Kim
Nah, an AI would probably be more efficient 😂
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