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!

So glad you got it resolved! The misspelled name issue is actually more common than people think. I've seen it happen with apostrophes in names, hyphens, and even Jr./Sr. suffixes causing problems in their system. Your post will definitely help others who run into the same "no wages" error - it's a good reminder that persistence with calling really does pay off. The EDD system has its flaws but the reps can usually fix these database matching issues once you get through to them.

This thread is so helpful! I'm dealing with a similar issue right now where UI Online says I don't have enough wages to qualify, even though I've been working full-time for over a year. Reading about the misspelled name problem makes me think that might be what's happening to me too - my employer sometimes uses my nickname on paperwork instead of my legal name. Going to try calling EDD tomorrow with all my documentation ready. It's encouraging to see that these issues really can be resolved once you get through to someone who knows what they're doing!

I work as a benefits counselor and see this "no wages" error constantly. One thing people don't realize is that EDD's wage database only updates quarterly, so if you worked for a new employer recently (within the last 3 months), those wages might not show up yet. Also, if your employer is behind on their quarterly wage reporting to EDD, that can cause this issue too. The good news is that once a rep manually adds your wage information, it's permanent in the system - you won't have this problem again for future claims. Keep all your documentation organized because you might need to provide it again if you have to reopen your claim later.

I'm dealing with something similar right now! My UI Online account is showing partial wages but missing my most recent employer completely. I've been at my current job for 8 months and they're not showing up at all in the wage history. Based on what I'm reading here, it sounds like I'll need to call EDD to get this manually fixed. Does anyone know if they can add missing employers to your wage record, or do they only fix name/spelling issues? I have all my paystubs and my W-2 from last year, so I have proof of employment. Just trying to figure out if calling is worth it or if I should go straight to the paper application route.

I just went through this exact same issue last week! The "no wages" error is super frustrating but definitely fixable. In my case, it turned out my employer had been reporting my wages under my maiden name even though I'd updated all my paperwork after getting married 2 years ago. The EDD rep was able to search under both names and found all my wage records immediately. One tip that really helped me get through faster - I called right at 8:00 AM on a Wednesday and got connected in about 15 minutes. Tuesdays and Fridays seem to be the worst days to call. Also, have your employer's full legal business name ready (not just the name you know them by) because sometimes that's listed differently in their system too. The whole call took maybe 20 minutes once I got through, and my claim was approved that same day. Don't lose hope - this is totally solvable!

This whole thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm actually going through something similar right now where UI Online is saying I don't have sufficient wages, even though I've been working steadily for the past two years. Reading about all the different causes - misspelled names, missing employers, maiden vs married names, quarterly reporting delays - really opens your eyes to how many technical issues can cause this error. It's frustrating that the system has so many potential failure points, but at least it sounds like the reps can fix these problems once you actually get through to them. I'm going to gather all my paystubs and W-2s and try calling Wednesday morning at 8 AM like someone suggested. Has anyone had luck with the automated callback feature, or is it better to just keep redialing manually?

I'm going through this exact same issue right now! My UI Online keeps showing "no wages found" even though I've been working full-time for over two years at the same company. Reading through everyone's experiences here gives me so much hope - it sounds like this is almost always a technical/database issue rather than an actual problem with eligibility. I'm planning to call tomorrow morning right at 8 AM with all my documentation ready: paystubs, W-2s, and my employer's full legal name and EIN. It's reassuring to see how many people have had success once they actually got through to a representative. The misspelled name issue really caught my attention - I wonder if that could be my problem too since my name has some unusual spelling. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and tips! This thread is going to save me so much stress and confusion. I'll make sure to update once I get this resolved.