EDD identified issue with my claim after 2 weeks - need help verifying info

Ugh, welcome to the club 🙄 I've been dealing with this for over a month now. It's probably about your employment history. They always seem to have 'issues' with that. Have you tried calling them? Good luck getting through tho...

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

Here's what you need to do: 1. Log into your account and check for any new messages or requests for information. 2. If there's nothing there, you'll need to call them. Be prepared to wait. 3. While waiting, gather all your employment documents from the last 18 months. 4. When you get through, ask specifically what information they need to verify. 5. If it's about wages, you might need to provide pay stubs or W-2 forms. 6. If it's about your employment history, have dates and contact info for all your employers ready. 7. Be patient and polite with the rep - they're dealing with a lot right now. 8. Make sure to get a confirmation number or email for any documents you submit. 9. Follow up in a week if you haven't heard anything. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

lol good luck. the system is so broken rn. i've been waiting 6 weeks for my benefits and still nothing. this is ridiculous 🤡

Has anyone heard about the new bill they're trying to pass to streamline the unemployment process? Supposedly it'll make verifying info easier, but idk if it'll actually help or just create more confusion 🤔

PSA: If you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try contacting your local state representative's office. They often have direct lines to EDD and can help escalate your case. It worked for me!

Anyone else notice that the website is always 'under maintenance' when you actually need to use it? 🙃 It's like they're trolling us at this point.

Hey OP, what kind of work were you doing before? I've heard that gig workers and self-employed folks are having extra trouble getting verified. If that's your situation, you might need to provide additional documentation.

Pro tip: Keep a log of all your calls, emails, and attempts to contact EDD. Note down dates, times, and names of reps you speak to. It'll help if you need to escalate your case later.