[California] Unemployment update. Emailed state senator

[raptureready1958]

Update 6/11 ... Looking at my account on the Edd website it still shows pending and no payments issued..but I did get paid last night at around 9:30pm ...
So we will see what happens as far as the website updating and retroactive payments but hey I was happy for the 1500.

 

[inthevalley3]

@raptureready1958 I am happy for you. That gives us all hope. I am waiting on a response. I do not know what to do at this time. I have been waiting since March 2020. We all know the story, we call one number to be told to call another number to be told they can not help us. The 833-978-2511 is unable to assist me since they have limited access. The Assembly and Senator are my only hope. It is frustrating when you dial 800-300-5616 get to step when you enter your social security number only to tell you they can not help you. Be safe.

 

[jeanettelindsay]

@inthevalley3 Email your senator! I did this past weekend and my status has changed to paid today Monday and it’s been 2 months!!

 

[inthevalley3]

@jeanettelindsay Thank you. I appreciate that. Congrats, it's been long overdue.

 

[megaman12]

@raptureready1958 What did you put for the case # on the form they sent you to fill out? I emailed my senator and she sent me forms to fill out

 

[raptureready1958]

@megaman12 Should be the number that came on the documents they sent you , I think you can give them your SSN and driver license number also , mine was on a letter they sent at the beginning.

 

[megaman12]

@raptureready1958 Yeah, I wrote my SSN and DL number but I didn’t receive any form of document from the EDD ever lol

 

[fbabers]

@dustinlayton I'm in the same boat as you but never got to certify for any other weeks besides 5/21 5/28 those are the only weeks I have gotten papers for

 

[resjudicata]

@dustinlayton I’m curious, what do you guys say when you reach out to the senate?

 

[annmarkerls]

@resjudicata First, find out who your state senator is and find all the contact information you can. They typically have a couple offices. I called my most local office and just explained that I was having an issue contacting EDD, to get an update on my claim. The office staffer had clearly taken my exact calls before and walked me through how they can attempt to help.

I have worked in politics and am aware, a bit, how these offices work. I will say, not all state senators and their staff are going to be effective. So your experience may depend on the senators office. But its worth a try.

 

[firstman]

@dustinlayton I emailed my state senator and they haven’t been able to do anything.

 

[dustinlayton]

@firstman What did they say?

 

[firstman]

@dustinlayton They said they would reach out on my behalf-but EDD ignores them as well. That was 2 weeks ago.

 

[dustinlayton]

@firstman Odd an unfortunate. Not in my case and a few others I've seen

 

[inthevalley3]

@firstman I wonder if they even reached out on your behalf. I hope they do what is right.

 

[shesanovercomer]

@firstman Who is your state senator?

 

[inthevalley3]

@dustinlayton I just sent an email. I hope I hear something today so I can see benefits tomorrow. This is a serious matter. I have been waiting since March 2020.

 

[inthevalley3]

@dustinlayton You should receive an EDD bank card for Bank of America. If it says paid your money should be on your card.

 

[inthevalley3]

@dustinlayton I sent the emails and as of hours later I have not heard from anyone and tomorrow is Friday and the political offices close early. I don't know what to do. Hopefully, something moves forward tomorrow.

 

[eduardov]

@dustinlayton hey- thanks for this advice. I actually live out of state but work and file taxes in California. so I'm double taxed and STILL can't get my EDD payments. all due to a disqualification bc identification verification failure. I have express certified mailed the office three times to no avail. the 800 numbers WHEN I do get someone are very limited in powers to access info. the state senator is a great way to go, but since I'm not a resident of California, this isn't an option. though I pay their taxes and my SSI benefits for 25 years. any ideas? or if I do call, can you advise which office or state rep would be most effective? I've not received money in almost 4 months. have lost job, home, tuition for kids etc. all comments and tips appreciated.