EDD claim pending for 4 weeks, no payment. Help!

I found a way to solve pending unemployment claim delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KskOg5ky5qM

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. My claim has been pending for 6 weeks now. It's so frustrating! Have you tried calling EDD? I've been trying but can never get through 😤

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

Have you checked your UI Online account? Sometimes there are pending certifications or additional info they need. Make sure everything is up to date on your end.

4 weeks is nothing lol. I've been waiting for 3 months. The system is completely overwhelmed. Just gotta be patient and keep trying to contact them.

Here's what worked for me: 1. Make sure all your certifications are up to date 2. Double-check that your identity verification is complete 3. Try contacting your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes expedite claims 4. Keep detailed records of all your attempts to contact EDD 5. If you can, try faxing your information. Sometimes it's faster than mail or online Hang in there! It's a frustrating process but it will get resolved eventually.

anyone else notice that the edd website is always "down for maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄

I heard they're super backed up bc of all the fraud cases they're dealing with. Apparently scammers have been filing tons of fake claims and now everyone's getting extra scrutiny.

Have u tried reaching out on Twitter? Sometimes they respond faster there. Worth a shot!

This is why we need a better system. Other countries have figured this out, why can't we? 🤔 Time for a complete overhaul of unemployment insurance imho.