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EDD listed wrong employer address on UI claim letter. How to fix before interview?

Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my unemployment claim. The letter I got has the wrong address for my last employer. I worked for a company with multiple offices in California, and they listed the wrong location. I was hired through the Sacramento office, but the letter shows the Stockton address. I'm worried this might delay my payments. Has anyone dealt with something similar? What's the best way to get this fixed before my phone interview?

Jasmine Hancock

Ugh, classic EDD mess-up. 🙄 I had a similar issue last year. Call them ASAP and explain the situation. Be prepared to wait on hold for hours tho...

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Cole Roush

Hours? More like days lol. I swear the EDD phone system is designed to make us give up 😤

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Scarlett Forster

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through in only 45 minutes last week!

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James Maki

Thanks for the advice! I'll try calling first thing tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞

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Arnav Bengali

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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Sayid Hassan

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

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Rachel Tao

$20? That's highway robbery! The EDD should be accessible for free!

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Arnav Bengali

I get the skepticism, but it seriously worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho

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Derek Olson

Can you explain more about how it works? Do they give you a specific time for the callback?

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Arnav Bengali

@profile7 Yeah, so you choose when you want them to start calling. They keep trying until they get through, then call you when an agent picks up. Super convenient.

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Danielle Mays

Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Write down the correct address and any other relevant info. 2. Call EDD immediately. Be polite but firm. 3. Explain the situation clearly and ask them to update your record. 4. Request a confirmation number or email for the change. 5. Follow up in writing. Send a letter or fax with the correct information. 6. If possible, get a letter from your employer confirming the correct address. 7. During your phone interview, mention this issue right away. 8. Keep checking your online account for any updates. Don't panic if it takes a few days for the change to show up in the system. Good luck!

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James Maki

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely follow these steps. Really appreciate it 💯

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Roger Romero

This is solid advice. I'd add: keep a log of all your calls and interactions with EDD. It might come in handy later.

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Anna Kerber

am i the only 1 who thinks its crazy we gotta jump through all these hoops just to get our benefits? the system is broken af 😤

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Niko Ramsey

Preach! 🙌 It's like they're trying to make it as difficult as possible

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Seraphina Delan

Fr fr. We need to demand better from our government. This ain't it chief

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Jabari-Jo

Have you tried reaching out to your former employer? They might be able to contact EDD directly to correct the address. Worth a shot!

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Kristin Frank

OP, whatever you do, DON'T miss that phone interview. Even if the address isn't fixed by then, make sure you're available. Missing it can really mess up your claim.

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James Maki

Thanks for the heads up! I'll definitely make sure I'm available for the interview no matter what.

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Micah Trail

idk if this helps but I had a similar issue and I ended up contacting my local assembly member's office. They have liaisons who can sometimes cut through the red tape faster than we can on our own.

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Nia Watson

This! 👆 Assembly members can work miracles with EDD sometimes. Definitely worth a try if you hit a wall with regular channels.

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