EDD Payment Delayed 3 Weeks, No Notice - What to Do?

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Ugh, that sucks man. I've been there before. Have you tried calling EDD? Sometimes they have issues that don't show up on your online account.

This happened to me last month. Turns out there was a glitch in their system and a bunch of payments got held up. It took about 4 weeks, but it eventually got sorted out without me having to do anything. Hang in there!

Have you checked your claim status online? Sometimes there's info there that they don't send notices about.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at EDD. 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check your certifications. Make sure you've completed all the required ones. 2. Look for any pending interviews or requests for additional info in your inbox. 3. If everything looks good on your end, it's probably an EDD issue. 4. Try contacting them through their online messaging system. 5. If that doesn't work, call early in the morning as soon as they open. 6. As a last resort, contact your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes help push things through. Hope this helps! The system is a mess, but don't give up. You'll get your money eventually. 💪

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Have you checked if there's been any changes to your claim recently? Sometimes they do random eligibility reviews that can pause payments.

This is why we need a complete overhaul of the unemployment system. It's ridiculous that people have to jump through so many hoops just to get the benefits they're entitled to.

I went through something similar a few months back. Three weeks without payment and zero communication from EDD - it's incredibly stressful, especially when you're depending on that money. In my case, it turned out there was a "pending issue" on my account that wasn't showing up clearly in the online portal. Here's what finally worked for me: I sent a message through the "Contact EDD" feature in my UI Online account explaining the situation and asking for a specific timeline. It took about a week, but I got a response that helped clarify what was happening. Also, if you have access to a fax machine, sometimes faxing directly to your local office gets faster results than calling. Don't lose hope - the money is usually retroactive once they sort it out. Keep documenting everything (screenshots, dates, etc.) in case you need it later. Hang in there! 🤞

I'm so sorry you're going through this - 3 weeks without payment and no explanation is absolutely unacceptable. I had a similar situation last year where my payments just stopped with zero notice. Here's what I learned from that experience: First, check if there are any "determination" letters or notices buried in your UI Online inbox that you might have missed - sometimes they don't send email notifications for these. Second, if you can't get through by phone (and let's be real, who can?), try the "Ask EDD" feature in your online account. Be very specific: "My payments have been delayed for 3 weeks starting [date] with no notices or explanation. Please provide status and expected resolution timeline." Third, and this might sound weird, but try checking your account at different times of day. Sometimes pending issues or updates only show up during certain hours when they're processing. If none of that works, definitely reach out to your state assembly member's office like others have mentioned. They have a direct line to EDD and can often get answers within 24-48 hours. Document EVERYTHING - dates, times you called, screenshots of your account. This whole situation is probably going to resolve with back pay, but having that documentation helps if there are any issues later. You're not alone in this mess, and it WILL get sorted out eventually. The system is broken, but your money is still coming. Stay strong! 💪