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Filed for EDD benefits in December, still no payments. Help!

I filed for unemployment benefits back in December and still haven't received any payments. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm getting really frustrated with the whole process and could use some advice on what to do next.

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Filed in November and still nothing. Have you tried calling them? It's a nightmare getting through 😫

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I've tried calling so many times but can never get through. It's like they don't want us to reach them 🙄

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Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 minutes on hold last week!

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Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning 🙏

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Mei Wong

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they need additional info but don't tell you directly. Worth double-checking!

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I get it, but for me it was worth it to finally get my benefits sorted. Cheaper than taking a day off work to sit on hold!

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Here's what worked for me: 1. Double-check all your info is correct online 2. Upload any missing documents ASAP 3. Call first thing in the morning (right when they open) 4. If you can't get through, try contacting your local representative. They sometimes have special channels to EDD 5. Be persistent! Don't give up It took me 6 weeks, but I finally got my benefits. Hang in there!

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Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try contacting my rep if I can't get through tomorrow.

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This is gold 💯 Wish I had known this months ago!

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anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? 🤔

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100% agree. It's a total clown show 🤡

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Nah, they're just overwhelmed. Cut em some slack

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Found the EDD employee lol

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Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds ancient, but it worked for me when nothing else did!

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Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, I'll try anything at this point. Thanks for the tip!

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guys i just got my first payment after 3 months of waiting!!! don't lose hope!!!

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Congrats! 🎉 What finally worked for you?

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tbh, I think it was just time. But I did call every week to check status

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Has anyone tried reaching out on social media? I've heard some people have had luck getting responses that way.

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PSA: There's a new bill that might extend benefits for some people. Worth looking into if you're running out soon!

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Source? Haven't heard about this

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It was on the news last night. I'll try to find a link and post it later

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