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Need help reporting missing wages to EDD - payment still pending

Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my wages and payments. I need to report missing wages and my payment is still pending. Has anyone gone through this process before? What should I expect when I call? Any tips on how to handle this situation?

Ella Harper

Ugh, been there done that. It's such a pain to deal with missing wages. Here's what I did: 1. Gather all your pay stubs and work schedules 2. Write down exact dates of missing wages 3. Have your employer's info ready 4. Be prepared to wait on hold FOREVER 5. Stay calm and polite (even tho its hard) Good luck, hope you get it sorted out!

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PrinceJoe

This is solid advice. I'd add: keep a log of all your calls and who you spoke to. It can get confusing fast!

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Brooklyn Knight

fr fr 💯 documentation is key. i learned that the hard way smh

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Micah Franklin

Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely make sure to have all my docs ready. How long did the process take for you?

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Ella Harper

It took about 3 weeks for me, but I've heard it can vary. Just keep following up!

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Owen Devar

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/0UZGuPWGErg

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Daniel Rivera

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Sophie Footman

20 bucks? idk man, seems kinda steep

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Owen Devar

I get the skepticism, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth it imo

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Connor Rupert

How long did it take for you to get connected?

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Owen Devar

It took about 2 hours, but I didn't have to sit by the phone. They called me when an agent was on the line.

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Molly Hansen

make sure u double check all ur timesheets before calling. sometimes its just a simple error that can be fixed quick

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Brady Clean

Oof, missing wages are the WORST. 😫 I swear the system is designed to be confusing on purpose. Hang in there, OP!

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Skylar Neal

ikr? its like they want us to give up 🙄

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Vincent Bimbach

Conspiracy theory: they make it hard so people don't claim what they're owed 👀

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Kelsey Chin

Have you tried reaching out to your employer first? Sometimes they can resolve it without going through the whole government process.

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Micah Franklin

I did, but they said I need to go through the official channels. It's frustrating.

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Kelsey Chin

That sucks. Sounds like you're doing everything right tho. Keep pushing!

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Norah Quay

Pro tip: call right when they open. The wait times are usually shorter early in the morning.

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Leo McDonald

This! I always try to be the first caller of the day. Works like a charm.

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Jessica Nolan

I've been dealing with a similar issue for MONTHS. It's so frustrating. The system is broken af 😤

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Angelina Farar

months??? omg that's insane. how are you surviving?

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Jessica Nolan

It's been rough. Lots of ramen and favors from friends. 😅

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Sebastián Stevens

Remember to be nice to the person on the phone. They're probably overworked and underpaid too. A little kindness goes a long way!

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Bethany Groves

LPT: Record your phone calls (if it's legal in your state). It's saved my butt more than once when dealing with bureaucracy.

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KingKongZilla

This is actually really smart. What app do you use?

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Bethany Groves

I use 'Call Recorder' on Android. Works great!

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