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EDD payment 3 weeks late - what to do?

My unemployment payment is three weeks overdue. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm getting worried and don't know what to do. Should I call EDD or just wait it out? Any advice would be appreciated.

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve delayed unemployment payments, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFg_wYt4ofg

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Anna Xian

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. My payment has been delayed for almost a month now. It's so frustrating! Have you tried calling them? I've been trying but can never get through.

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Jungleboo Soletrain

Calling is a nightmare. I spent hours on hold and still got nowhere. 😤

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Rajan Walker

Pro tip: call right when they open. Sometimes you can get through faster.

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Anna Xian

Thanks for the tips! I'll try calling early tomorrow. Fingers crossed 🤞

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Nadia Zaldivar

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/0UZGuPWGErg

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Lukas Fitzgerald

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Nadia Zaldivar

Yeah, it's legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.

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Ev Luca

How long did it take for them to call you back?

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Nadia Zaldivar

It took about 2 hours for me, but I've heard it can vary. Still way better than doing it yourself!

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Avery Davis

Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Keep a record of when your payments were due and when you last received one. 2. Check your UI Online account for any messages or notices. 3. Try to contact EDD through multiple channels - phone, email, and even social media. 4. If you can't get through, consider reaching out to your local state representative. They often have liaisons who can help with EDD issues. 5. Be persistent but patient. The system is overwhelmed, but they will eventually get to your case. 6. If you're in dire financial straits, look into local resources for temporary assistance. Remember, you're not alone in this. The system is frustrating, but don't give up!

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TillyCombatwarrior

Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start documenting everything and try reaching out through different channels.

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Collins Angel

This is gold 💯 Wish I had known about contacting my state rep earlier!

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Marcelle Drum

have u checked ur bank account? sometimes the payment goes thru but the EDD website doesnt update right away

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Tate Jensen

Three weeks? That's nothing. I've been waiting for TWO MONTHS. The system is completely broken. 🤬

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Adaline Wong

Dude, that sucks. Have you tried contacting your local assemblyperson? I've heard they can sometimes help.

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Tate Jensen

Yeah, I did. They said they'd "look into it" but I haven't heard anything back. It's a joke.

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Gabriel Ruiz

I had a similar issue last month. Turns out there was a problem with my identity verification. Double-check that all your docs are up to date in the system.

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TillyCombatwarrior

Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely check that. How did you find out about the identity verification issue?

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Gabriel Ruiz

I finally got through to someone on the phone and they told me. It was a quick fix once I knew what the problem was.

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Misterclamation Skyblue

anyone else feel like were living in a dystopian novel? government cant even pay us our own money on time smh

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Peyton Clarke

For real tho 😂 Kafka would be proud

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Vince Eh

Hey OP, have you checked if there's been any changes to your claim status? Sometimes they require additional info and don't notify you properly.

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Sophia Gabriel

I'm telling ya, we need to organize and protest. This is getting ridiculous. Who's with me? ✊

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Tobias Lancaster

Count me in! We can't just sit back and take this anymore.

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Ezra Beard

Idk man, protests never seem to change anything. We need to vote for better leadership.

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Sophia Gabriel

Why not both? 🤷‍♂️ We can protest AND vote!

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