EDD account locked - can't access Family Paid Leave application. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having a major issue with my EDD account. It's locked and I can't access it to complete my Family Paid Leave application. I even went to the local office and filled out some forms, but nothing's changed. I spoke to two reps there and they weren't much help. Anyone else dealing with this? Any advice on how to get this sorted out?
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Emma Bianchi
Ugh, that sucks! I've been there before. Have you tried calling the EDD directly? Sometimes you can get lucky and reach someone who can actually help.
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Mia Green
•Yeah, I've been trying to call but it's impossible to get through. It's so frustrating!
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Lucas Kowalski
•Pro tip: call right when they open. Set an alarm and start dialing at 7:59 AM. It's still a pain, but your chances are way better.
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Olivia Martinez
•lol good luck with that. i've been trying for weeks and nada ðŸ˜
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Charlie Yang
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. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
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Grace Patel
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Charlie Yang
•I was skeptical too, but I tried it and it actually worked. Saved me hours of frustration.
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ApolloJackson
•20 bucks tho? 🤔 Seems steep for something that should be free
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Charlie Yang
•I get it, but tbh it was worth every penny for me. Time is money, ya know?
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Isabella Russo
Have you tried reaching out to your local assemblymember or state senator? They often have staff dedicated to helping constituents with EDD issues. It's worth a shot!
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Rajiv Kumar
Oof, locked accounts are the worst. Here's what worked for me: 1. Email SDI@edd.ca.gov with your full name, last 4 of SSN, and a brief explanation of the issue. 2. In the subject line, put "URGENT - Account Locked" 3. Follow up with a phone call to the SDI office (not regular EDD) at 1-800-480-3287 4. If all else fails, file a complaint with the EDD here: https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/filing_a_complaint.htm Hope this helps! Let us know how it goes.
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Mia Green
•Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll give it a try and update everyone.
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Aria Washington
•This is gold 💯 Saving this for later, thx!
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Liam O'Reilly
smh the EDD is such a joke. how hard is it to have a functional website in 2023? 🤡
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Chloe Delgado
•For real tho. It's like they're stuck in 1995 or smthn
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Ava Harris
•Hey now, that's an insult to 1995 websites 🤣
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Jacob Lee
I had a similar issue last year. Turns out there was a glitch in their system that was locking accounts randomly. Keep pestering them and eventually you'll get through to someone who knows what's up. Hang in there!
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Emily Thompson
have u tried turning it off and on again? 😂 jk jk... but seriously, sometimes clearing your browser cache and cookies can help with weird website issues. might be worth a shot?
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Mia Green
•Haha, if only it were that simple! But I'll give it a try, can't hurt right?
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Sophie Hernandez
This is why we need a complete overhaul of the unemployment system. It's not just you, OP. Thousands of people are struggling with these issues every day. We need to put pressure on our representatives to fix this broken system!
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Daniela Rossi
•Preach! 🙌 But good luck getting politicians to care about anything that doesn't line their pockets
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Ryan Kim
•Maybe we should start a petition or something? I'm so tired of hearing these horror stories
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