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EDD Appeal Status: Any Recent Updates or Tips to Check?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to check on my EDD appeal status. Has anyone had any luck getting updates recently? I've been waiting for a while and I'm not sure what to do next.

Abigail Spencer

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been waiting on my appeal for what feels like forever. Have you tried calling them? It's a nightmare to get through, but sometimes it's the only way to get answers.

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Anita George

I've tried calling a few times, but I always get stuck on hold forever. It's so frustrating! 😤 How long did you have to wait to get through?

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Abigail Spencer

Honestly, it took me like 3 days of constant redialing. I felt like I was losing my mind. But when I finally got through, they were actually pretty helpful. Hang in there!

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Logan Chiang

Pro tip: try calling right when they open. I got through after only 30 minutes on hold that way. Good luck!

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Isla Fischer

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

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Miles Hammonds

Wow, that sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this? I'm desperate but $20 is a lot when you're unemployed.

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Isla Fischer

I get it, I was skeptical too. But I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Sometimes you gotta spend money to make money, ya know?

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Ruby Blake

I used it last week and it actually worked! Got through to an agent in about an hour. Definitely worth the $20 imo.

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Micah Franklin

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update the status there before they send out notices. It's worth a shot if you haven't looked recently.

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Ella Harper

I've been dealing with EDD for months now, and here's what I've learned: 1. Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. 2. Be persistent. Call, email, and use the online portal regularly. 3. Reach out to your local assembly member. They can sometimes expedite things. 4. Join Facebook groups for EDD claimants. They often have good tips. 5. If you get conflicting info, always get the name of who you talked to. Hope this helps someone. We're all in this together! 💪

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Anita George

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start documenting everything. Do you have any recommendations for good Facebook groups to join?

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Ella Harper

Sure thing! 'California Unemployment Help' and 'EDD Unemployment Help' are both pretty active and helpful. Just be careful not to share any personal info publicly.

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PrinceJoe

lol edd is such a joke. been waiting 6 months for my appeal. might as well apply for social security at this point 🤡

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Brooklyn Knight

MOOD. 😂 But for real, have you tried contacting your state rep? I've heard they can sometimes light a fire under EDD's a**.

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PrinceJoe

nah haven't tried that yet. might give it a shot tho. cant hurt right? 🤷‍♂️

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Owen Devar

Has anyone else noticed that the appeal process seems to be moving slower lately? I filed mine 3 months ago and haven't heard a peep. Is this normal?

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Daniel Rivera

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing. I think they're swamped with all the fraud cases from last year. It's a mess.

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Sophie Footman

I heard they're understaffed and still working through a backlog. Doesn't make it any less frustrating though. 😑

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