Need help rescheduling EDD phone interview - missed appointment due to emergency!

call edd asap and explain the situation. they might be able to reschedule ur appt but u gotta do it quick before the disqualification goes thru for real. the # should be on the interview notice they sent u.

Same thing happened to my brother last month! He called for 3 days straight and finally got through. Just keep trying different times of day. Early morning worked for him.

You need to act quickly to avoid the disqualification becoming permanent. Here's what you should do: 1. Submit a written statement explaining why you missed the interview (car breakdown is considered "good cause" if documented) 2. Include any evidence you have of the breakdown (tow receipt, repair bill) 3. Request a new interview appointment You can submit this through UI Online by using the Contact EDD feature, or you can mail it to the address on your interview notice. Do this ASAP as you typically only have 10 days from the missed appointment to request a reschedule before the disqualification becomes final. If you're having trouble reaching EDD by phone, I'd recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They've got a service that helps you get through to an EDD representative without waiting through busy signals all day. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Saved me hours of frustration when I needed to clear up an issue with my claim earlier this year.

My cousin used that claimyr thing last month and it worked but idk if thats the solution for this specific problem. aren't u suppose to talk to appeals not regular edd? confused about the correct process tbh

I HATE THE EDD PHONE SYSTEM!!! been on unemployment 3 times in last 7 years and EVERY TIME something goes wrong that requires calling. They literally design the system to make it impossible to get help!!!! Last time I called 67 TIMES in one day before getting through. SIXTY SEVEN!!!!!

used claimyr back in january when my account got locked after id verification. it worked, got through to someone in like 20 mins. they just connect u to a real edd agent, its not some scam where they pretend to be edd. costs money tho.

Remember to continue certifying for benefits even while waiting for this issue to be resolved. Many people make the mistake of stopping certification during pending issues, which can create even more problems. The system will show the weeks as "disqualified" until your interview is completed and issue resolved, but at least the weeks will be in the system if the determination is eventually in your favor.

Yes, absolutely continue certifying. The system will process your certifications even with a pending issue. If the issue is resolved in your favor, those weeks can then be paid retroactively without further action needed from you. Also, I want to clarify something: when you submit your explanation through UI Online, make sure you specifically request a new interview appointment. Sometimes they process the explanation but don't automatically reschedule unless explicitly requested. And don't worry too much - car breakdowns with documentation are generally accepted as good cause for missing interviews. I've helped several clients through this exact situation.