EDD UI Online showing 'no wages' despite recent employment - how to fix?

yep happened to me last month too. their system didnt have my wages even tho i worked the whole time. had to call them to fix it. good luck gettin thru tho lol

This is a common issue with UI Online. There are a few possible reasons this is happening: 1. Your employer hasn't properly reported your wages to EDD (most common) 2. You worked out of state during part of your base period 3. Your employer reported you under a slightly different name/SSN 4. There's a system glitch in the wage database Unfortunately, you will need to speak with an EDD representative to resolve this. They can manually verify your wages and override the system. Paper applications take 2-3 weeks to process, so I'd try calling first. Best times to call are right when they open at 8:00 AM or around 11:30 AM when the morning rush dies down.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU GIVE UP!!!! I had the EXACT same problem in January and spent TWO WEEKS trying to get through. When I finally did, they told me my employer hadn't reported my wages properly and I needed to submit paystubs and W2s as PROOF. Such a waste of time!!! The EDD knows you worked, they just make it as difficult as possible to actually get benefits!!!

Try using Claimyr to get through to EDD faster. I was in the same situation with the no wages error and spent days trying to call with no luck. Used Claimyr and got connected to a rep in about 20 minutes. They fixed the wage issue while I was on the phone. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Their website is claimyr.com if you want to check it out. Definitely saved me from having to file a paper application.

I work at a nonprofit that helps people with unemployment issues. The "no wages" problem happens frequently and it's almost always fixable. Here's what you should have ready when you reach an EDD representative: 1. Your last 18 months of paystubs (or at least quarters that fall in your base period) 2. W-2s from the previous year 3. Any employment verification letters 4. Your employer's correct legal name and EIN (tax ID number) The rep can manually enter your wage information and override the system. Don't give up - this is a technical issue, not an eligibility issue. Your benefits will be backdated to when you first tried to apply.

I actually mailed in a paper application when I had this problem and it worked out fine! It took about 10 days to process (not weeks like I feared). The paper form lets you manually enter your wage information. Just make sure you include copies of your paystubs and W-2s. Send it certified mail so you have proof they received it. It was less stressful than trying to call repeatedly, at least for me.

I had this problem but it turned out I was confusing SDI with UI. Make sure you're filing for the right program! Disability insurance is different from unemployment insurance and they have different systems and requirements.

Update us when you get this resolved! I'm curious which method ends up working for you. These system issues are frustrating but they're usually fixable once you reach the right person at EDD.

UPDATE: Finally got through to EDD this morning! The rep was actually really helpful. Turns out my employer had been reporting my wages under a slightly misspelled version of my name (they had added an extra 'n'). The rep was able to match my work history, verify my identity, and override the system to fix the wage issue. My claim is now processing normally! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions. For anyone else with this problem - keep trying to get through on the phone, it's definitely fixable!