EDD rep entered wrong claim date - need help with backpay decision timeline before eviction

After an eligibility interview for backpay, EDD usually takes 10-14 business days to make a decision. Sometimes faster, sometimes slower depending on their workload. Since it's been 8 days, you might hear something this week, but there's no guarantee. You should try calling EDD first thing in the morning (exactly at 8:00am) when their lines open. Be persistent and keep calling. Sometimes it helps to select the Spanish language option and then ask for English assistance when someone answers - the Spanish queues are often shorter.

omg i had almost the EXACT same thing happen to me!! my claim date was off by 3 weeks because the rep typed it wrong. took me like 5 weeks to get it fixed tho so hope yours is faster!!!

I've been through something similar with EDD making an error on my claim date. Here's what worked for me: 1. Contact your State Assembly member's office immediately. They have EDD liaisons who can escalate your case. Google "[your county] state assembly member" to find yours. 2. Get documentation from your landlord about the eviction threat - this helps prove hardship. 3. While waiting, ask your landlord if you can make a partial payment to show good faith. Some landlords will work with you if they see you're making an effort. 4. File a formal complaint through EDD's website about the incorrect date entry. Document everything. The backpay interview decision typically takes 7-21 days, but with an assembly member's help, it could be faster. Good luck!

If u cant get thru to EDD try Claimyr.com. That service helped me get thru after 2 weeks of failed calls. They connect u to an EDD rep without all the waiting and hangups. They have a video demo here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Worth it when ur facing eviction imo. EDD reps can sometimes push backpay decisions when there's urgent situations like eviction.

im confused why was there an interview for backpay?? when i had a wrong start date they just fixed it without an interview

THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU GIVE UP!!!! I've had THREE different EDD reps give me THREE different answers about my claim date issue. One said it would take 3 days, another said 3 WEEKS, and the third said there was no timeframe at all!!! They're hoping you'll just stop fighting and go away. My advice: call EVERY SINGLE DAY and document EVERY conversation (get badge numbers!!!). Tell them you're facing imminent eviction and need supervisor intervention. Keep escalating until someone helps. And don't let your landlord illegally evict you - in California they MUST go through proper court procedures which takes time. Know your rights!!!!

Just wanted to add something important: make sure you've certified for all weeks including the ones in the disputed period. Some people make the mistake of not certifying for weeks they're waiting on a backpay decision for, but you should still complete all certifications even while waiting. Otherwise, when they do approve the backpay, you'll face another delay because you haven't certified.

just a thought but do u have any emergency rental assistance options in ur area? might help buy time while EDD figures their mess out

hey did u ever hear back? im in a similar situation now