Can't reach an EDD representative - tried calling 100+ times with no luck!

call at EXACTLY 8:01 am. not 8, not 8:05. right when they open. that worked for me but only after like 20 tries

I was in the same situation last month and discovered there's a systematic approach that works better than random calling. Here's what helped me: 1. Call the 1-833-978-2511 number at 8:01am, 10:30am, or 2:45pm (they typically reset their queue system at these times) 2. When the automated system answers, press 1, then wait for the next prompt and press 2, then 4 3. If you get the "too many callers" message, hang up and immediately redial 4. Keep detailed notes of your disqualification reason so you can clearly explain your situation when you get through The eligibility disqualification usually requires speaking with a Tier 2 specialist, so make sure to request that when you finally connect with someone. The first rep may only be able to see basic account info.

EDD's phone system is DESIGNED to keep people from getting through!!! They don't want to help us! I spent 2 months trying every day and only got through ONCE and then they transferred me and I got hung up on. The whole system is broken on purpose!!!

After wasting weeks trying to get through the regular way, I found Claimyr (claimyr.com) and it actually worked! They have this system that holds your place in line and calls you back when they've got an EDD agent on the line. Saved me hours of redial hell. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km I was skeptical but I got connected to an EDD rep within 2 hours after trying for weeks on my own. The agent was able to explain my disqualification (in my case I had reported wages incorrectly) and helped me file an appeal.

have u tried emailing them? sometimes that works better then calling

I'm new to all this EDD stuff and got confused about something - when you get disqualified after an eligibility interview, is that different from getting denied from the beginning? I applied last week and my claim status just says 'pending' - should I be worried about getting disqualified too? Sorry for the dumb question but this is all so complicated!

When I had my disqualification issue last year, I contacted my state assembly member's office. They have dedicated staff who can submit inquiry tickets directly to EDD's legislative department. I got a call back within 48 hours. Each assembly member has their own form on their website for EDD assistance. Might be worth trying while you're also attempting to call.

i tried that claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier today and it actually worked! got thru to edd in like 45 min when i had been trying for days. just letting u know

UPDATE: Just a quick note for anyone following this thread - EDD recently updated their call center hours. They now operate Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (not 8am-8pm like before). They also added more staff to handle disqualification issues specifically, so requesting a 'claims specialist' or 'determination interviewer' when you get through can help get to the right department faster.