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EDD Appeal Won: Backpay Delayed - How Long to Receive Payments After Judge's Decision?

I need help with my unemployment appeal. My initial claim for back pay was denied, so I filed an appeal. The judge overturned the decision and granted me 2 months of back pay. It's been a few weeks since the decision, and I still haven't received my payments. Has anyone else dealt with this? How long did it take to get your back pay after winning an appeal? Any advice on how to follow up with the unemployment office?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve unemployment appeal backpay delay, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlTsw3nhU9Y

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NeonNomad

Anyone else notice that ever since covid the unemployment office has been a total clown show? 🀑 It's like they forgot how to do their jobs or something smh

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Fatima Al-Hashemi

For real! It's like they're playing catch-up from 2020 still. Get it together, people! πŸ™„

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Dylan Mitchell

Cut them some slack. They're probably understaffed and overworked. The whole system needs an overhaul.

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NeonNomad

@profile 16 found the unemployment office worker lol πŸ˜‚

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Sofia Martinez

The system is definitely overwhelmed, but hopefully this highlights the need for improvements and reform.

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Miguel Alvarez

yall ever think about how wild it is that we gotta jump through all these hoops just to get money we're legally entitled to? πŸ€” system's rigged man

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Zainab Yusuf

It’s disheartening, but we need to keep advocating for a more efficient and fair process.

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Connor O'Reilly

PROTIP: Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. You never know when you'll need to prove you've been trying to resolve this. CYA always!

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Yara Khoury

Absolutely! Having a paper trail can be crucial in situations like this.

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Amara Eze

Pro tip: if u can get thru to a human, be super nice no matter how frustrated u are. I used to work in a call center (not unemployment but still) and we defo helped the nice ppl more 🀫

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Giovanni Ricci

That's true, kindness can really go a long way. It can make a stressful situation a little more manageable.

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Sean Kelly

ugh the unemployment system is such a mess. i've been waiting for my backpay for MONTHS even after winning my appeal. its like they want us to give up πŸ™„

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Zara Malik

Preach! πŸ™Œ The whole system is designed to wear us down. Stay strong and keep fighting!

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Anastasia Romanov

Months?! That's crazy. Did you try calling them or anything?

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Sean Kelly

yeah i tried calling but its impossible to get thru. always busy or they hang up on you 😀

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Luca Greco

It's frustrating, but sometimes persistence pays off. Keep trying different times or methods to get through.

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Dmitry Volkov

Guys I think I cracked the code!!! Call exactly at 8:03 am and press 2, then 4, then 1, then wait 7 seconds and press #. It's like a cheat code to get a human lmaooo

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Anastasia Romanov

Wait, for real? I'll try anything at this point πŸ˜…

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Ava Thompson

Tried it. Didn't work. Back to square one 😭

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CyberSiren

Phone systems can be tricky, hopefully this helps someone else get through!

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Keisha Taylor

It is great that Claimyr is offering a service to help connect users with unemployment agents, especially since navigating government systems can be daunting. However, it's important to consider that a $20 fee to access a public service might not be feasible for everyone. There is a balance to be found between private companies providing assistance and ensuring free access to necessary services. It's always good to have Claimyr as an option, but persistence through calls and emails, contacting representatives, and using community resources can also prove to be effective.

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Jamal Anderson

I'm in the same boat, OP. Won my appeal 3 weeks ago and still crickets. This waiting game is killing me. How are we supposed to pay bills? 😫

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Anastasia Romanov

It's so frustrating! Let me know if you have any luck getting through to them.

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Mei Zhang

Have you guys tried reaching out on Twitter? Sometimes public shaming works wonders 😈

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Liam McGuire

Social media can be surprisingly effective, especially if you tag the right accounts.

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Andre Lefebvre

have u tried faxing them? i know it sounds old school but sometimes it works better than calling. just keep bombing them with faxes until they respond lol

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Anastasia Romanov

Faxing? What year is it? πŸ˜‚ But honestly, I'm desperate enough to try anything at this point. Thanks for the tip!

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Zoe Dimitriou

OMG yes! Faxing is the secret weapon. They cant ignore a pile of paper on their desk πŸ“ πŸ’ͺ

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QuantumQuest

And if you do fax, make sure to keep the confirmation receipts as proof of communication.

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StellarSurfer

Congrats on winning your appeal! πŸŽ‰ I went through something similar last year. It took about 4-6 weeks for me to see the money after the judge's decision. Hang in there!

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GalacticGladiator

I found a method to 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. (https://claimyr.com

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Ethan Brown

$20 just to talk to someone?! That's ridiculous. The system is so broken 😑

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Yuki Yamamoto

Sounds sketchy. How does it actually work? Is it legit?

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GalacticGladiator

I know it sounds weird, but it's legit. They basically call for you and wait on hold. When an agent picks up, they connect you. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Carmen Ruiz

It seems like a helpful tool for some, but it’s unfortunate we have to resort to paid services for public benefits.

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Nia Thompson

Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything: Keep copies of your appeal decision and all correspondence. 2. Be persistent: Call the unemployment office regularly. Try early mornings or late afternoons for better luck. 3. Use your local representative: Contact your state assembly member or senator. They can often help expedite these issues. 4. Check your online account: Sometimes updates appear there before you're notified. 5. Be prepared to wait: Unfortunately, the system is slow. It could take 4-8 weeks for payments to start. Remember, you're entitled to this money. Don't give up!

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Anastasia Romanov

Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try contacting my local rep. Didn't even think of that.

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Mateo Rodriguez

This is solid advice. I'd add: keep a log of every call you make, who you talk to, and what they say. It'll help if you need to escalate later.

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Aisha Hussain

Also, try reaching out to any local advocacy groups for additional support and resources.

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