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EDD form never arrived, no payments for a month. What to do?

Has anyone else had issues with not receiving forms from the unemployment office? I was told they'd mail me a form for my doctor to fill out over a month ago, but I still haven't gotten it. Now I'm stuck without any payments for weeks. This is so frustrating! Any advice on what to do next?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve unemployment form delay issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvT_eqjk3AY

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Kirsuktow DarkBlade

Ugh, I feel your pain! I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried calling them? It's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get things moving.

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Sienna Gomez

I've been trying to call for days, but I can never get through. It's like their phone lines are always busy 😫

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Abigail bergen

Pro tip: call right when they open. I mean like, the second they open. Set an alarm and everything. It's annoying but it works!

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Ahooker-Equator

Calling is useless these days. I spent 3 hours on hold last week only to get disconnected. The system is broken af 🤡

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Anderson Prospero

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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Tyrone Hill

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Toot-n-Mighty

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken 🤮

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Anderson Prospero

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration and probably missed work. Worth every penny imo

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Lena Kowalski

How long did you have to wait once they started calling?

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Anderson Prospero

It took about 45 minutes, but I just went about my day and they called me when an agent was on the line. Way better than being stuck to my phone all day!

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DeShawn Washington

Have you tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school, but sometimes it gets their attention faster than mail or calls.

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Mei-Ling Chen

This happened to me too! I ended up going to my local unemployment office in person. It was a hassle, but I got the form right there and then. Might be worth a shot if you have one nearby.

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Sienna Gomez

That's a good idea, I didn't even think of that. I'll check if there's an office close to me. Thanks!

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Sofía Rodríguez

Ok, here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Write down the date they told you they'd send the form, and any other communication you've had. 2. Try to request the form online through your unemployment account if possible. 3. If that doesn't work, call them early in the morning as soon as they open. Be persistent. 4. If you still can't get through, write a formal letter explaining the situation and request the form be sent again. Send it certified mail so you have proof they received it. 5. Contact your local state representative or senator's office. They often have liaisons who can help with unemployment issues. 6. As a last resort, consider filing a complaint with the Department of Labor. Remember, stay calm and be polite but firm. Good luck!

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Sienna Gomez

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start working through these steps. Really appreciate it 💯

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Aiden O'Connor

This is great advice. I'd add: keep a log of every call attempt, including date, time, and result. It can help if you need to escalate the issue later.

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Zoe Papadopoulos

have u tried checking ur spam folder? sometimes important stuff ends up there lol

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Sienna Gomez

Good thought, but I've checked everywhere. No luck 😔

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Jamal Brown

This is why I always tell people to have an emergency fund. The government is unreliable af

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Fatima Al-Rashid

Ok boomer 🙄 cause everyone can just save up months of expenses, right?

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Jamal Brown

I'm just saying, you can't rely on the system. Gotta look out for yourself.

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Giovanni Rossi

Way to victim blame, dude. The system is broken, that's the real issue here.

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Aaliyah Jackson

Ugh, bureaucracy at its finest 🤦‍♀️ Hang in there OP, we're all in the same boat

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