EDD office closes at 5 - Need help refiling unemployment claim. Any tips?

I found a way to solve EDD unemployment refiling issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db2odUFvRM8

Ugh, I feel your pain. The EDD system is a nightmare rn. I've been trying to get through for weeks. It's like they don't want us to actually get our benefits 🙄

Pro tip: call right when they open. I mean like, the second they open. Set an alarm and everything. It's still a pain, but your chances are way better.

I found a method that actually works 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

Here's what you need to know about refiling: • If your benefit year has ended, you MUST file a new claim, even if you still have a balance on your current claim • You can refile online through UI Online • Have all your employment info from the past 18 months ready • If you worked during your last benefit year, you may qualify for a new claim • If you didn't work, you might be put back on federal extension programs Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

lol good luck. EDD is a joke. I've been trying to get my claim sorted for 3 months now. Might as well be screaming into the void 🤡

Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member? They can sometimes help push things through with EDD. Worth a shot if you're really stuck.