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.
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Zoe Alexopoulos
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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Andre Lefebvre
•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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Jamal Anderson
•Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 minutes on hold last week!
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Zoe Alexopoulos
•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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QuantumQuasar
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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Liam McGuire
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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QuantumQuasar
•I was skeptical at first too, but it really worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration!
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Amara Eze
•20 bucks tho? That's steep when ur already broke af 😭
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QuantumQuasar
•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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Giovanni Greco
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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Andre Lefebvre
•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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Fatima Al-Farsi
•This is gold 💯 Wish I had known this months ago!
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Dylan Wright
anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? 🤔
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Sofia Torres
•100% agree. It's a total clown show 🤡
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GalacticGuardian
•Nah, they're just overwhelmed. Cut em some slack
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Dylan Wright
•Found the EDD employee lol
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Dmitry Smirnov
Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds ancient, but it worked for me when nothing else did!
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Andre Lefebvre
•Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, I'll try anything at this point. Thanks for the tip!
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Ava Rodriguez
guys i just got my first payment after 3 months of waiting!!! don't lose hope!!!
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Miguel Diaz
•Congrats! 🎉 What finally worked for you?
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Ava Rodriguez
•tbh, I think it was just time. But I did call every week to check status
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Zainab Ahmed
Has anyone tried reaching out on social media? I've heard some people have had luck getting responses that way.
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Connor Gallagher
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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AstroAlpha
•Source? Haven't heard about this
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Connor Gallagher
•It was on the news last night. I'll try to find a link and post it later
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