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EDD payments stuck on pending - need help ASAP!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my EDD payments. They're all showing as pending on my account and I haven't received any money yet. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm not sure what to do next or why this is happening. Any advice would be appreciated!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve EDD pending payments issue, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZhmzdI6fe0

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Mateo Hernandez

Ugh, I feel your pain. I was stuck in pending hell for weeks. Have you tried calling EDD? Sometimes they need additional info to push your claim through.

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NebulaNova

I've been trying to call but can never get through. It's so frustrating! How long did it take for your payments to go through?

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Mateo Hernandez

It took about 3 weeks of constant calling. I literally set an alarm and called right when they opened. Keep trying, you'll get through eventually!

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Aisha Khan

Pro tip: call the Spanish line and then ask for English. Way shorter wait times 😉

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Ethan Taylor

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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Yuki Ito

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

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Ethan Taylor

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Got through in about 2 hours without having to sit on hold myself.

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Carmen Lopez

$20 to actually talk to someone? Might be worth it at this point lol

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AstroAdventurer

idk man, seems like a scam. why should we have to pay to get help we're entitled to? 🤔

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Ethan Taylor

I get the skepticism, but it's not a scam. It's just a service that does the waiting for you. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Andre Dupont

Have you checked your EDD inbox? Sometimes they send messages asking for additional documentation. If you miss those, your payments can get stuck in pending.

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Zoe Papanikolaou

I've been dealing with this for MONTHS. turns out there was an identity verification issue. Make sure all your docs are up to date and uploaded correctly. The whole system is a mess rn 😤

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NebulaNova

Oh no, months?! That's terrible. I'll double-check all my docs. Thanks for the heads up!

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Jamal Wilson

Here's what worked for me: 1. Call early in the morning, like 7:59 AM 2. If you get through, ask for a Tier 2 specialist 3. Be super nice to them (they deal with angry people all day) 4. Have all your info ready It took me a few tries, but I finally got my pending payments cleared. Good luck!

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Mei Lin

This is solid advice. Being nice to the reps goes a long way. They're just trying to do their job in a broken system.

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Liam Fitzgerald

What's the difference between a regular rep and a Tier 2 specialist?

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Jamal Wilson

Tier 2 specialists have more authority to make changes to your claim. They can often resolve issues that regular reps can't.

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GalacticGuru

have u tried reaching out to ur local assembly member? they can sometimes expedite EDD issues. worth a shot if ur desperate

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NebulaNova

I hadn't even thought of that. How do I find my assembly member?

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GalacticGuru

just google '[your city] assembly member'. most have EDD help forms on their websites now. good luck!

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Amara Nnamani

Oof, pending payments are the WORST. Hang in there, OP. The system is totally overwhelmed rn. Have you tried checking your claim status online? Sometimes there's more info there.

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Giovanni Mancini

I'm in the same boat. Been pending for 6 weeks now. This whole situation is ridiculous. We need to organize and demand better from EDD! 😡

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Fatima Al-Suwaidi

Preach! 🙌 Maybe we should start a petition or something?

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Giovanni Mancini

I'm down. Anyone know how to get something like that started?

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Dylan Cooper

Pro tip: if you're certifying online, avoid using certain phrases that might flag your account for review. Things like 'still looking for work' or 'no change' can sometimes trigger a manual review and delay payments.

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NebulaNova

Wow, I had no idea. What should we say instead?

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Dylan Cooper

Be specific about your job search efforts. List places you applied, networking you did, etc. Shows you're actively looking.

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