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EDD not paying unemployment benefits - weeks with no payment, what to do?

I haven't received any unemployment payments yet. Has anyone else experienced this? It's been weeks and I'm getting worried. The EDD website doesn't show any issues with my claim, but still no money. What should I do?

Tom Maxon

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

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Isaac Wright

Same boat here 🚣‍♀️ Its been over a month for me. Have you tried calling them? I've been trying but can never get through 😤

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Lucy Taylor

Calling is a nightmare. I spent 3 days straight trying to get through. Finally did and they said there was a "verification issue" whatever that means 🙄

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Connor Murphy

pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold that way

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Maya Lewis

I've tried calling so many times, always get the "we're too busy" message. It's so frustrating!

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KhalilStar

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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Amelia Dietrich

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

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Kaiya Rivera

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous, the system is so broken 😡

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KhalilStar

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me days of frustration. Worth every penny imo

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Katherine Ziminski

Have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes EDD emails end up there and you might miss important info.

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Noah Irving

Ugh, the EDD is such a mess rn. I've been waiting 2 months for my first payment. Apparently there's a huge backlog due to all the fraud last year. Hang in there!

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Vanessa Chang

2 months?! That's insane. How are ppl supposed to survive??

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Noah Irving

ikr? I've been living off credit cards. Not ideal but what else can we do? 🤷‍♂️

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Madison King

Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check all your info on the EDD website. Make sure everything is correct and up-to-date. 2. Look for any pending tasks or requests for additional info. Sometimes they need more docs but don't make it obvious. 3. If you can, try to get through on the phone. Keep calling, be persistent. 4. Check if your bank info is correct. Sometimes payments get returned if there's an issue with your account. 5. If all else fails, contact your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things through. Hope this helps! The system is overwhelmed but don't give up. You'll get your money eventually.

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Maya Lewis

Thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely go through this checklist. Really appreciate the help 💯

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Julian Paolo

Great advice! I'd add: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. It might come in handy later.

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Ella Knight

have u tried sacrificing a goat to the EDD gods? Might work better than actually trying to use their system lol 🐐

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William Schwarz

Instructions unclear, goat ate my claim paperwork 😂

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Lauren Johnson

This happened to me too. Turns out there was an identity verification issue. Had to upload more documents. Check ur UI Online account for any pending tasks.

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