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EDD Parental Leave Claim Stuck in Pending Status Since Feb 1 - No Updates
Hey everyone, I submitted my parental leave claim on February 1st and it's still showing as pending. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm getting worried because I haven't received any updates or letters from EDD since then. Any advice on what I should do next or how long I should expect to wait?
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Need help accessing SDI benefit statement and checks from 3-month disability period - can't reach anyone!
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble accessing my benefit statement and checks from when I was on disability for 3 months. I tried calling unemployment by mistake, but I really need to talk to someone in the disability department. Anyone know how to get through to them or access this info online?
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Anyone else feel like we need a support group just for dealing with these government agencies? 😅 Seriously though, hang in there OP. The system sucks but you'll get through eventually.
Lol for real. 'Navigating Bureaucracy Anonymous' - I'd join 🙋♂️
Sign me up! We can all share our hold music horror stories 🎵😱
EDD Error 324 - Can't complete disability application online. What to bring to office?
I had a bad accident recently and now I can't work. I tried to apply for disability online but got error 324 which stopped me from finishing. The system told me to contact an EDD specialist, but I've called so many times and can't get through. I'm a photographer and really need this resolved. What should I bring to the EDD office when I go? Any advice on how to get this sorted out?
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Pro tip: if you can't get thru on the phone, try contacting your local state representative's office. They often have direct lines to EDD and can help push things along.
how do you find out who your local rep is?
Just google '[your city] state representative' and it should come up. Most have contact forms on their websites.
EDD hasn't paid me since January 14th - over a month with no benefits. What can I do?
I haven't been paid since January 14th. It's been over a month now and I'm getting really worried. Has anyone else experienced such a long delay with their unemployment payments? I've tried contacting EDD but haven't had any luck getting through. Any advice on what I should do next?
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Have you checked if there's an issue with your identity verification? That held up my payments for weeks until I uploaded the right documents.
I didn't even think of that. How do I check if there's an identity verification issue?
Log into your UI Online account and look for any messages or alerts. If there's an identity issue, it should be pretty clear. You might need to use ID.me to verify your identity.
Guys, I heard theres a glitch in the system affecting payments for claims filed in January. Might be worth mentioning when you finally get through to someone.
Source? Or is this just another reddit rumor?
My cousin works for EDD (I know, I know, trust me bro). But seriously, she mentioned they're dealing with a lot of January claims being stuck.
Won EDD appeal but only paid for 1 week - how to get rest of payments?
I won my unemployment appeal last week but I've only been paid for one week. The payment I received was for the week ending 10/26, and I haven't worked since then. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do to get the rest of my payments?
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Have you tried contacting your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help speed things up with EDD.
I hadn't thought of that! How do I find my assembly member?
Just google "find my california assembly member" and enter your address. They usually have a form on their website for EDD issues.
Caleb Stark
Oof, I remember those days. My advice? Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every online update. It might come in handy if there are any issues down the line.
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Jade O'Malley
This! 💯 I had to appeal my claim and having all that documentation saved my butt.
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Hunter Edmunds
Anyone else feel like the EDD is stuck in 1995? Their whole system needs a major overhaul smh
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Ella Lewis
For real tho. It's 2023 and we're still dealing with fax machines and snail mail 🐌
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Andrew Pinnock
Careful what you wish for. Remember the unemployment fiasco during COVID? Sometimes old and slow is better than new and broken 😅
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