EDD says I didn't earn enough for new claim after 4 years of work - Help!

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. The EDD system is such a mess rn. I've been trying to get through to someone for weeks. It's like they don't want us to get our benefits 🙄

I actually found a way 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/Ize0EkN4HDI

Ok, here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check your work history. Make sure all your employers from the last 18 months are listed correctly. 2. If everything looks right, you might be dealing with a wage reporting issue. Sometimes employers don't report wages correctly. 3. Try to file an appeal. You should be able to do this online or by mail. 4. Gather all your pay stubs and W-2 forms from the last 18 months. You'll need these to prove your work history. 5. If you can't get through on the phone, try contacting your local assemblyperson or state senator. They often have direct lines to EDD. 6. As a last resort, consider filing a new claim by phone. Sometimes the online system glitches. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.

have you tried turning it off and on again? 🤣🤣🤣 jk jk but seriously EDD needs to get its act together

This happened to me last year. Turns out one of my employers hadn't reported my wages correctly. I had to contact them and have them submit a correction to EDD. It took forever, but it eventually got sorted out.

guys i think the whole system is rigged. they make it so hard on purpose so people just give up. wake up sheeple! 👀

Hey Anthony, I went through something similar a few months ago! The first thing I'd recommend is logging into your EDD account and checking the "Wage and Potential Benefit Inquiry" section to see exactly what wages they have on file for you. Sometimes there's a lag in wage reporting, especially if you had a recent job change. If the wages look incorrect or incomplete, you'll want to contact your previous employers to make sure they submitted their quarterly wage reports to EDD properly. Also, make sure you're looking at the right base period - EDD uses a specific 12-month period to calculate eligibility, not just any recent 12 months. The system can be confusing but don't give up! You've got this 💪