EDD Benefits Stuck in Pending Status - Need Help ASAP!
Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated with my unemployment situation. My benefits have been pending for weeks now and I can't seem to get any answers. I've tried calling the unemployment office multiple times but I can't get through to a real person. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on how to get my benefits processed or at least find out what's causing the delay? I'm really struggling financially and could use some help.
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Alina Rosenthal
Ugh, I feel your pain. I was in the same boat for like 2 months. It's ridiculous how broken the system is. Have you tried contacting your local representative? That's what finally worked for me.
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Mohammad Khaled
•Thanks for the suggestion. I haven't tried that yet. How did you go about contacting your rep? Did you email or call their office?
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Alina Rosenthal
•I emailed first with all my info and then followed up with a call a few days later. Be persistent! Good luck!
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Finnegan Gunn
•This is solid advice. My state rep's office was super helpful when I was stuck in pending hell. Def worth a shot!
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Miguel Harvey
Have you checked your online account for any messages or requests for additional information? Sometimes they need more docs but don't make it obvious.
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Mohammad Khaled
•Yeah, I've been checking daily. No new messages or requests. It's just sitting there in pending status 😫
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Ashley Simian
•Classic ESD move. They probably lost your paperwork or something. Keep bugging them!
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Oliver Cheng
I found a method to 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/7DieNd3C7zQ
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Taylor To
•Sounds sketchy. Is this legit? Has anyone else tried it?
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Oliver Cheng
•I get the skepticism, but it's totally legit. I was desperate and took a chance. Got through to an agent in about 2 hours. Worth every penny for me.
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Ella Cofer
•Wait, we gotta PAY to talk to unemployment now? This country is a joke 🤡
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Oliver Cheng
•I hear ya, but when you're waiting on thousands in benefits, $20 to actually get answers seemed worth it to me. Your call tho!
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Kevin Bell
Here's what worked for me after being stuck in pending for 6 weeks: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your attempts to contact them. 2. Check your spam folder daily. Sometimes important emails end up there. 3. If you have access to a fax machine, try faxing your inquiry. Sounds old school but it got me a response. 4. Join Facebook groups for your state's unemployment issues. Sometimes they have insider tips. 5. Be persistent but polite when you do get someone on the phone. 6. If all else fails, contact your state representative or senator. Hang in there. The system is overwhelmed but keep pushing!
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Mohammad Khaled
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'm definitely going to try the fax idea. Didn't even think of that.
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Savannah Glover
•This is gold 💯 Mods should pin this comment!
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Felix Grigori
have u tried going to the unemployment office in person? i know its a pain but sometimes face-to-face is the only way to get answers
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Felicity Bud
Not to be that guy, but are you sure you filled out everything correctly? I thought I was stuck in pending but turns out I messed up one of the forms 🤦♂️
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Mohammad Khaled
•Pretty sure I did, but now you've got me paranoid lol. Gonna triple check everything tonight.
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Max Reyes
•Always worth a double-check! The forms can be confusing af
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Mikayla Davison
I'm convinced they do this on purpose to discourage people from claiming benefits. Stay strong and don't give up! 💪
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Adrian Connor
•Tin foil hat much? 🤣 But for real, it does feel that way sometimes
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Aisha Jackson
•Nah, never attribute to malice what can be explained by incompetence. The system just sucks.
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Ryder Everingham
Hey OP, what state are you in? The process can vary a lot depending on where you are.
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Mohammad Khaled
•I'm in California. Seems like everyone here is having issues 😕
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Lilly Curtis
•Oof, Cali is rough rn. My cousin's been waiting 3 months. Sending good vibes your way!
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