Filed for UI in November, still no payment. How to calculate weekly benefit? EDD help needed!

I found a way to solve unemployment payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM3vU_LwhU4

I filed around the same time as you, and it took about 3 weeks to get my first payment. As for calculating the weekly benefit, it's usually based on your highest quarter earnings from the past year. There should be a chart on the EDD website that shows you how much you'll get based on those earnings.

Ugh, the EDD is such a mess rn. I filed in October and I'm still waiting on my first payment. Apparently there's a huge backlog of claims. Have you tried calling them? It's nearly impossible to get through 🤬

Listen up, I've been through this rodeo before and here's what you need to know: 1. Be patient. The system is overloaded and it might take longer than usual. 2. Double-check all your info. Any small mistake can delay your claim. 3. Certify for benefits every two weeks, even if you haven't received a payment yet. 4. Keep an eye on your EDD account online. Sometimes they need additional info but don't tell you. 5. If you don't hear anything after a month, start trying to contact them. Hang in there, it's a frustrating process but you'll get through it!

Has anyone else noticed that the EDD website is always down for "scheduled maintenance" whenever you actually need to use it? 🙄

Guys, 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. Check out this video for more info: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

Anyone else feel like they're trapped in a kafka-esque nightmare dealing with unemployment? asking for a friend 🤡

Hey OP, have you checked if you qualify for any of the extended benefit programs? Sometimes people don't realize they're eligible for additional weeks.