Just laid off today - Tips for filing new EDD claim?
Hey everyone, I just got laid off today and I'm planning to file for unemployment. Anyone have any tips for filing a new claim? What should I have ready when I call the EDD? I'm kinda nervous about the whole process.
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Abigail Spencer
Sorry to hear about your job loss. Make sure you have all your employment details ready: - Your last employer's name and address - Reason for separation (layoff in your case) - Last day of work - Wage information Also, be prepared for a long wait time when calling EDD. It can be frustrating, but stay patient!
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Anita George
•Thanks for the info! Yeah, I've heard the wait times can be brutal. Guess I'll have to set aside a whole day for this 😩
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Logan Chiang
•Ugh, the wait times are the WORST. I spent like 3 days trying to get through last month. Good luck!
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Isla Fischer
•Pro tip: call right when they open. Sometimes you can get through faster that way.
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Miles Hammonds
make sure u have ur social security number and drivers license handy too. theyll probably ask for those
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Ruby Blake
I found a way to skip the hold times! There's this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that calls EDD for you, waits on hold, and then connects you when an agent picks up. It costs $20 but saved me hours of frustration. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
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Micah Franklin
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Ruby Blake
•Totally legit! I was skeptical at first too, but it worked like a charm. Saved me so much time and headache.
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Ella Harper
•20 bucks tho? 🤔 Idk if its worth it
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Ruby Blake
•For me it was. I wasted way more than $20 worth of time trying to get through on my own. But yeah, everyone's situation is different.
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PrinceJoe
Just a heads up, sometimes they ask about your work search efforts. Keep a log of places you've applied to, it'll make things easier down the line.
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Anita George
•Oh good to know! I'll start keeping track right away. Thanks for the tip! 👍
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Brooklyn Knight
edd is such a joke tbh. prepare to be frustrated af 🤡
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Owen Devar
•fr fr 💯 whole system needs an overhaul
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Daniel Rivera
Don't forget to check if you qualify for any other benefits while you're at it. Sometimes there are additional programs or resources available depending on your situation.
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Sophie Footman
Anyone know if the online filing system is working better these days? Last time I tried it was a nightmare.
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Connor Rupert
•It's hit or miss. I filed online last month and it went smoothly, but I've heard others still having issues.
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Molly Hansen
•Online never works for me. I always end up having to call 🙄
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