EDD Nightmare: Wrong department, new number (1-800-480-3287) still not working. How to actually reach someone about continued payments?

I found a way to solve EDD call transfer issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlQib22TXVk

Ugh, classic EDD runaround. I swear they make it impossible on purpose. I've been trying to reach them for weeks about my claim. It's like they're playing hot potato with our calls 🥔📞

I feel your pain, OP. The EDD system is a total mess. Here's what worked for me after weeks of frustration: 1. Call right when they open (8:00 AM) 2. If you get through, ask for a tier 2 specialist immediately 3. Be super nice to the rep, even if you're frustrated 4. Have all your info ready (claim number, dates, etc.) 5. If they can't help, ask them to leave detailed notes on your account for the next rep It took me about 20 tries over 3 days, but I finally got someone who could help. Don't give up!

Hey, I found a method that actually works 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. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes intervene and help push your claim through. Worked for me when I was stuck in EDD limbo for months.

lmao welcome to the EDD circus 🎪🤡 where the hold music is the soundtrack of our nightmares and the employees are masters of the disappearing act

Guys, I think I cracked the code! If you press 2, then 4, then do the hokey pokey and turn yourself around, you MIGHT have a 0.001% chance of talking to a human. Works 60% of the time, every time 😎

Has anyone else noticed that their system seems to be down every other day? I swear, their tech is held together with duct tape and prayers at this point 🙏💻

Pro tip: learn morse code. Might come in handy for communicating with EDD in the future. Seems about as effective as their current system �dots🔹🔸🔹dashes