California Unemployment

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Using Claimyr will:

  • Connect you to a human agent at the EDD
  • 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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Chad Winthrope

Filed PFL on 8/8, no updates from EDD after a month. Normal or should I panic?

Hey everyone, I filed for Paid Family Leave on August 8th and haven't heard anything back yet. It's been over a month now. Has anyone else experienced long wait times for updates? I'm starting to get worried and could really use some advice on what to do next. Should I try calling them or just keep waiting?

Austin Leonard

Has anyone tried faxing their documents instead of mailing? I heard it might speed things up but idk if that's just an urban legend at this point.

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Anita George

Faxing? What year is it, 1995? 📠🦖

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Abigail Spencer

I actually tried faxing AND mailing. Guess what? They lost both 🤦‍♂️

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Logan Chiang

Unpopular opinion: maybe we should all just camp outside the EDD office until they process our claims. Who's with me? ⛺️✊

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Isla Fischer

Great idea! I'll bring the s'mores, you bring the protest signs 😂

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Miles Hammonds

Knowing EDD, they'd probably lose our tents too 🙄

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Yara Khoury

EDD False Statements Penalty Week After Interview - Need Advice on Appealing

I just had my employment interview today and the interviewer said everything was corrected, but now I have a false statements penalty week. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm thinking about appealing it but I'm not sure where to start. Any advice would be appreciated!

Malik Jackson

Okay, hear me out... what if you sent them a pizza with your appeal letter? 🍕 Maybe they'd be in a better mood when they read it lol

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Isabella Costa

LOL imagine the EDD person opening a greasy pizza box expecting lunch and finding an appeal letter instead 🤣

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StarSurfer

This is the kind of outside-the-box thinking we need! 👏👏👏

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Ravi Malhotra

I've been dealing with EDD for 18 months now and I'm TIRED. Anyone else feel like they're running a marathon through quicksand?

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Freya Christensen

More like a marathon through quicksand while being chased by bears... wearing roller skates... blindfolded. 🐻🛼😵‍💫

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Katherine Ziminski

Need help verifying EDD unemployment status - tips for getting through?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to verify my status for unemployment benefits. I applied a while back and haven't heard anything yet. Has anyone else been in this situation? What should I expect when I finally get through to EDD? Any tips for the call?

Grace Johnson

Pro tip: if u cant get thru on the main line, try calling one of the foreign language lines and then ask to be transfered to an english speaker. Sometimes works!

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Jayden Reed

Anyone else feel like they're playing the lottery every time they try to call EDD? 🎰🤡

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Nora Brooks

LMAO accurate. Except the odds are probably better with the actual lottery 😂

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Eli Wang

Oof, too real. I'm in the same boat, been trying for weeks 🚣‍♀️

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Oliver Weber

EDD connected me to wrong department (unemployment vs SDI) - now I have to call again and wait on hold for hours. Any advice?

I just got off the phone with unemployment and they connected me to the wrong department. I needed to talk to disability, not unemployment. Now I have to call again and probably wait on hold for hours. Has anyone else had this problem? It's so frustrating to waste time like this when you're already dealing with health issues.

StarStrider

lol welcome to the wonderful world of california bureaucracy. grab a snack and get comfy, you're gonna be here a while 😂

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Zara Malik

Has anyone had luck with the online portal? I've been trying to avoid calling if possible.

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Luca Marino

I've used it for simple stuff, but anything complicated usually requires a phone call unfortunately

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Nia Davis

The online portal is okay for checking status, but good luck getting any real help there. It's about as useful as a chocolate teapot 🙄

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Yuki Tanaka

Need help with EDD appeal process - what should I expect?

Hey everyone, I'm dealing with an EDD appeal and I'm not sure what to do next. Has anyone gone through this process before? Any advice on how to handle it or what to expect? I'm feeling pretty lost and could use some guidance.

CosmicCaptain

Has anyone tried contacting their local state representative for help with EDD issues? I've heard they can sometimes intervene and speed things up.

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Fatima Al-Maktoum

How do you even find out who your local rep is? 🤔

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Giovanni Rossi

Just google '[your city] state representative' - should pop right up. Most have contact forms on their websites for constituents.

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Dylan Mitchell

anyone else feel like they need a law degree just to navigate this process? 🤡 EDD out here making things unnecessarily complicated smh

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Sofia Gutierrez

FOR REAL THO. I swear they do it on purpose to discourage people from appealing. Stay strong, friend! 💪

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Heather Tyson

EDD Certification: How many times can I call before hitting a limit?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to certify for EDD benefits and I'm having some trouble. I've been calling and calling but can't seem to get through. Does anyone know how many calls we're allowed to make or if there's a limit? I'm getting pretty frustrated with the whole process. Any tips or advice would be really appreciated!

Dominique Adams

Pro tip: if u get through to someone but they cant help, ask them to transfer u instead of hanging up and starting over. saved me hours last time

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Marilyn Dixon

This!!! 👆 Wish I'd known this sooner

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Louisa Ramirez

Guys I finally got through!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Took me 47 calls (yes I counted) but I'm talking to someone now. Don't give up!

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TommyKapitz

Congrats! 🍾 Hope they're able to sort everything out for you

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Angel Campbell

47 calls? sheesh, you've got more patience than me

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ShadowHunter

¿Cuáles son los siguientes pasos después de presentar solicitud de desempleo? Aún no recibo mi tarjeta

Necesito ayuda con mi solicitud de desempleo. Ya presenté la solicitud y recibí un aviso de confirmación, pero aún no me ha llegado la tarjeta. No estoy seguro si me falta llenar algún documento adicional. ¿Alguien sabe cuáles son los siguientes pasos que debo seguir? Estoy preocupado porque no quiero que haya retrasos en recibir mis beneficios.

Jamal Washington

Recuerden que pueden checar el estatus de su solicitud en línea. A veces ahí aparece si falta algún documento o si hay algún problema.

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Mei Wong

lol imagina pensar que el gobierno va a hacer algo eficientemente 🤣

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Liam Fitzgerald

Jajaja, triste pero cierto 💯

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Nathaniel Stewart

EDD name mismatch after marriage - which name to use for unemployment claim?

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle with my unemployment registration. I recently got married and my name on my Social Security card is different from my driver's license and passport. I'm worried this might cause issues with my claim. Has anyone dealt with this before? I have my marriage license as proof, but I'm not sure which name to use when registering. Any advice would be really appreciated!

Lucas Schmidt

pro tip: if theres a delay in processing, make sure to ask about backdating your benefits. dont leave money on the table!

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Freya Collins

This! 👆 I almost missed out on a month of benefits cuz I didn't know to ask.

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LongPeri

lol welcome to bureaucracy hell. grab a seat, you'll be here a while 😂🔥

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Adrian Connor

Finally got through to EDD after weeks of trying! Any success stories or tips?

Just had an amazing call with EDD! Finally got through after weeks of trying. Anyone else have any luck recently? What worked for you?

Kristin Frank

Anyone know if theres a difference between calling the main number vs the specific department numbers? I've been trying both with no luck 😭

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Micah Trail

I finally got through yesterday after trying for a month! Here's what worked for me: 1. Called at 8:02 AM (let the initial rush pass) 2. Used the comma trick on my iPhone to auto-input my selections 3. Had to redial about 20 times 4. Finally got through at 8:45 AM 5. Waited on hold for 1.5 hours It was a long process, but my issue is finally resolved. Don't give up hope!

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Micah Trail

Sure! On iPhone, you can add commas to your phone number to auto-input selections. Each comma is a 2-second pause. So I saved the number as +18003005616,1,,,,,,,,,,,,,2,1 to get through the menu automatically.

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Nia Watson

Mind. Blown. 🤯 Definitely trying this tomorrow. Thanks!

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Monique Byrd

Need help opening EDD claim - can't reach an agent. Any tips?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to open a claim and I'm having some trouble. I've been trying to get through to an agent for days now but no luck. Has anyone else had this problem? Any tips on how to actually talk to a real person? I'm getting desperate here!

Leslie Parker

I've been dealing with this for MONTHS. it's absolutely ridiculous. I've probably spent 40+ hours just trying to get through to someone. At this point, I'm ready to give up and live in a cardboard box 🏠

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Sergio Neal

Don't give up! Have you tried contacting your local representative? Sometimes they can help push things through.

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Savanna Franklin

guys i think i figured it out. u gotta do the hokey pokey while dialing with ur left hand and balancing a spoon on ur nose. works every time 60% of the time 🤡

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Juan Moreno

Instructions unclear, got my phone stuck in the ceiling fan 😂

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Amy Fleming

This is the quality content I come to Reddit for 👌

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