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EDD Claim Status: Week-long wait, no update. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm getting really stressed out about my unemployment claim. It's been a week since I filed and I still haven't heard anything back. The waiting is killing me and I'm starting to worry about how I'm gonna pay my bills. Anyone else in the same boat or have any advice on how to speed things up?
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EDD Overpayment of $810 Conflicting with Disability Case - Help!
I just found out I've been overpaid $810 in unemployment benefits and now it's messing with my disability case. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm so confused about what to do next. The unemployment office keeps transferring me to disability and vice versa. It's like they're playing hot potato with my case! Any advice on how to get this sorted out?
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oof, sounds rough buddy. i had a similar issue last year and it took MONTHS to resolve. my advice? patience and persistence. also, start meditating cuz youre gonna need zen levels of calm to deal with this bs 🧘♂️
Have you considered reaching out to a legal aid society? Many offer free consultations for cases like this. They might be able to give you some direction or even represent you if things get complicated.
I hadn't even thought about legal aid. That's a great suggestion, thank you! I'll look into local options.
Filed for EDD benefits in December, still no payments. Help!
I filed for unemployment benefits back in December and still haven't received any payments. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm getting really frustrated with the whole process and could use some advice on what to do next.
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Has anyone tried reaching out on social media? I've heard some people have had luck getting responses that way.
EDD claim stuck in pending status - can't reach DSS. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my EDD claim. It's been stuck in pending status and I'm not sure what to do. I tried calling the Department of Social Services but couldn't get through. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to get in touch with a real person?
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I heard a rumor that they're updating the system soon to make it easier to resolve pending claims. Anyone know if there's any truth to that?
LOL sure, and pigs will fly. EDD has been promising improvements for years and nothing ever changes.
I actually read an article about this! They're supposed to be implementing some new AI system to help process claims faster. But who knows when it'll actually happen 🤷♀️
guys i think i figured it out. if you press 2, then 4, then wait 30 seconds and press 1, you can sometimes get through to a real person. its not guaranteed but ive had some luck with it
Holy crap, this actually worked for me! You're a lifesaver! 🙌
I tried this and it just sent me back to the main menu. Maybe they caught on and changed it? 😞
EDD Certification Stuck on Pending - Need Help Getting Through to a Real Person
Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my unemployment certification. It's been stuck on pending for a while now and I can't figure out why. I tried emailing them but they just told me to contact them directly. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to get through to a real person?
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Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help push things through faster.
I hadn't even thought of that. How do I find out who my assembly member is?
Just google 'find my california assembly member' and enter your address. They usually have a form on their website for EDD issues.
Unpopular opinion: maybe try going to the EDD office in person? I know it's a pain, but sometimes face-to-face is the only way to get things done with these bureaucrats.
Bold of you to assume they even let people in anymore 😂
I tried this last month. Waited 3 hours just to be told to go home and call the number. Total waste of time.
Santiago Martinez
Unpopular opinion: maybe try looking for work instead of waiting for a handout? 🤷♂️
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Samantha Johnson
Dude, read the room. Not everyone can just magically find a job overnight. 🙄
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Nick Kravitz
Ok boomer 🤣
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Hannah White
Has anyone else noticed that the EDD website is down like every other day? How are we supposed to check our claims when the system is always broken? 😤
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Michael Green
For real! I swear they do it on purpose to make fewer payouts 🤔
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