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EDD Wage Transfer from Another State to CA - What to Expect?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to confirm if my wages were transferred from another state to California. I called on Monday but I'm still not sure what's going on. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I expect when I'm transferred to a special claims agent? Is the wait usually long?

Tom Maxon

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I went through this last year. It can be a bit of a hassle, but don't worry! When you get transferred to a special claims agent, they'll be able to help you more specifically. Make sure you have all your employment details ready. As for the wait time, it varies. I waited about 30 minutes, but I've heard others say it was quicker.

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PrinceJoe

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Thanks for the info! Did you have to provide any specific documents?

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Yeah, I had to send in my W-2 from the previous state and some paystubs. They might ask for different things depending on your situation tho. Best to have everything ready just in case!

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Owen Devar

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30 minutes? You got lucky! I was on hold for over 2 hours last month 😫

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Ugh, the EDD system is such a mess. I've been trying to get my wages transferred for months now. Good luck, OP. You're gonna need it šŸ™„

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Pro tip: call right when they open. The wait times are usually shorter then. Also, be super nice to the agent - they deal with angry people all day and being friendly can go a long way!

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This! šŸ’Æ I always try to be extra nice and sometimes they go above and beyond to help.

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Here's what you need to know about wage transfers between states: • It can take 2-3 weeks for the process to complete • You'll need to provide proof of employment from your previous state • Make sure your claim is active in California • Keep an eye on your UI Online account for updates • If there's a delay, don't hesitate to call and ask for a status update The special claims agents are usually pretty helpful, but be prepared for a potentially long wait. Have all your documents ready and write down any questions you have beforehand. Good luck!

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PrinceJoe

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This is super helpful, thank you so much!

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Kelsey Chin

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Great advice! I wish I had known all this when I was going through the process.

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Norah Quay

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am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump thru all these hoops just to get our own money? šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

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Leo McDonald

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Preach! šŸ™Œ The whole system needs an overhaul

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for real tho. its like they WANT us to give up

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Quick question - did you file a new claim in CA or are you trying to transfer an existing claim? The process can be different depending on your situation.

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PrinceJoe

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I filed a new claim in CA. Should I have done something differently?

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Nah, you did it right. Just making sure! The transfer should happen automatically, but it can take a few weeks. Hang in there!

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