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EDD certifications showing $0.00 payment - What's going on?

Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated right now. I've been certifying for unemployment but my payments are showing up as $0.00. Has anyone else experienced this? I don't understand why this is happening when I'm following all the steps correctly. Any advice would be appreciated!

Oliver Zimmermann

Ugh, that sucks! I had a similar issue last month. Have you checked your claim balance? Sometimes it shows $0 if your benefit year ended or if you've exhausted your benefits.

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Amina Toure

Thanks for the suggestion. I checked my claim balance and it still shows I have money left. So confused rn 😫

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Natasha Volkova

Maybe its a glitch in there system? EDD tech is notoriously bad lol 🤡

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Oliver Zimmermann

True that! EDD's website is like from the stone age 😂 Might be worth calling them to sort it out

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Javier Torres

I found a way to actually 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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Emma Davis

Sounds sketchy. Is it legit? $20 seems steep just to make a phone call.

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Javier Torres

I get the skepticism, but it's totally legit. Saved me hours of frustration. The $20 was worth it to finally get my issue resolved.

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CosmicCaptain

How long did you have to wait after using the service?

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Javier Torres

Not long at all! Maybe 30 minutes? Way better than the hours I spent trying to get through on my own.

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Malik Johnson

Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check all your certification answers. Even small mistakes can result in $0 payments. 2. Look for any pending interviews or requests for additional information in your EDD inbox. 3. Verify your identity hasn't been flagged for fraud (unfortunately common these days). 4. If everything looks good on your end, you'll need to contact EDD directly. 5. Be persistent! Sometimes it takes multiple attempts to get through. If none of this works, consider reaching out to your local assembly member's office. They can often help expedite EDD issues. Good luck! The system is frustrating, but don't give up. You'll get it sorted out eventually.

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Isabella Ferreira

same boat here fam. been waiting 6 weeks for my money. EDD is a joke 🤮

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Ravi Sharma

6 weeks? That's rough buddy. Have you tried contacting your local rep? Sometimes they can light a fire under EDD's a**

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Isabella Ferreira

nah, didn't know that was an option. might give it a shot tho, thx for the tip 👍

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Freya Thomsen

Plot twist: What if we all storm the EDD office like it's Area 51? They can't stop all of us! 👽💨

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Omar Zaki

Lmao im down. Naruto run our way to those sweet unemployment checks 🏃‍♂️💨

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AstroAce

Y'all are hilarious 🤣 But for real, let's not. I don't wanna explain to a judge why I thought raiding a government office was a good idea

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Chloe Martin

Have you checked if there's been any recent changes to unemployment policies? Sometimes they implement new rules and don't communicate them well.

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Amina Toure

I haven't heard of any changes, but that's a good point. Where would I find that kind of info?

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Chloe Martin

Check the EDD website or their social media. They sometimes post updates there. Also, local news sites might cover major changes.

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Diego Rojas

edd more like eDD-eez nuts goteem 🥜🤣

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Sean O'Donnell

Serious question: has anyone successfully sued EDD for delays? This is getting ridiculous.

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Zara Ahmed

I've heard of class action lawsuits being discussed, but nothing concrete yet. Might be worth looking into tho

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StarStrider

Pro tip: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. If you need to escalate, having a paper trail is crucial.

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