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Tricks to Get Through to California Unemployment

If you have a reason to contact California's Unemployment offices, you probably know this is no simple task.
Fortunately, there are other lesser known, and LESS BUSY phone lines available to anyone that knows them and knows how to use them.

This site will walk you through everything you need to know to get through to EDD today!

Allisa's Trick To Get a Live Person at EDD CA for Unemployment Benefits

4/16/2013

Here's a trick has proven to be yet another effective way to get through to California's Employment Development Department (EDD CA)! Though it seems most visitors have already found great success with the tricks listed previously, listing another never hurt anyone.
This trick was provided by Allisa and has had several success stories. As a result, it has earned a spot here. Her comment is quoted below.

Allisa's Trick:

Omg the best trick ever is to call the 1800# after pressing one when the guy says "welcome" listen to the long dreadful message an press 6-7-1 fast and then you'll be asked for your ss# and be put on hold for the next person! I'm finally on hold after using all the other "tricks" that just don't work!!!

1317 Comments

Lilia

4/17/2013 09:52:36 am

This totally worked! I have tried calling about 10 times today and I have been kicked off because too many people were waiting. As soon as I tried this it told me my estimated wait time was 2 minutes! Win! Thank you for posting this!

out smart em !!

6/6/2013 03:13:42 am

I recently experienced an EDD nightmare regarding thier 800 numbers...they expect you to get back to them through numbers that are never going to go through...so i decided to call backthe (213) number they initially called me from...of course the message says it isnt staffed at that number...however; all EDD numbers from 213...start 477-140*.....so i dialed those numbers then added 1 and so on until i got to 5....wouldnt you know...i got the operator for EDD...and i was connected to the rude person who felt she had life life in her hands and almost didnt assist me until i put her in her place ( I killed her with kindness) long story short i got what i needed...so here is the number they wont give out....until the operator cant handle the calls...im sure it will change soon....so good luck and here it is....213-477-1405.

Melissa

6/7/2013 02:12:00 am

worked for me, thank you!!!

Jeff link

6/8/2013 02:23:44 pm

Thank you so much @out smart em !! I have not had the chance to try this method out, but I believe I will be posting this up as an official new trick to get through! It sounds like an awesome trick you figured out and your sharing of it is greatly appreciated! Feel free to comment back with your name and I will post this method as your trick. Thanks again!

out smart em!!

6/8/2013 07:18:13 pm

No worries Jeff...my pleasure to share the info...the number I provided is the official line to the operator at EDD....but im not sure how long it will last once the word gets out. Good luck !!

Jeff link

6/9/2013 08:14:35 am

Out smart em, your direct line method has been added as one of the site's official methods and is posted at this address... http://eddca.d4go.com/1/post/2013/06/out-smart-ems-trick-for-getting-through-to-california-unemployment-edd.html.
Thanks!

Gob3s

6/17/2013 04:23:23 am

HOLY CRAP THIS WORKED! THANKS!!!

D.J.

6/27/2013 05:15:47 am

This ABSOLUTELY worked! I just got off the phone with EDD. Took no time at all. I used 213-477-1405. Was on hold for a few moments and then was connected to an operator.

Claire

7/3/2013 09:49:36 am

it worked!!! thanks!!

Zacstab

8/15/2013 04:47:42 am

August 15th WORKED!! I reached a location that didn't actually handle my claim, however, the woman was extremely helpful. She told me exactly what I had to do to continue my payments and even gave me the number for my office! I'm now trying to get through to them but at least it's not saying "due to the high number of calls, you're screwed!"

scott

9/3/2013 08:23:18 am

213# worked perfect thanks!!!!!!!

Sar

9/11/2013 01:36:01 am

I call the 1800-300-5616 # but the bot doesn't say welcome and when I wait for him to finish speaking but before it disconnects I dial 671 and it hangs up after anyway....so I call the 213# listed above and it says thank you for calling the Employment Development Dept....our operators are currently busy....Press 0 to continue waiting, or call back later (and then repeats in Spanish)...But if I press 0 it gives me the fast busy signal and I have to hang up....if I don't press anything it keeps repeating the same message over and over and over and over. Sometimes pressing 0 will get the phone to ring for a little bit and then I get the same message again, but I've only successfully been able to press 0 three times before getting the fast busy signal....sometimes even the first time I press 0 it does it. So far I've been listening to this message for over 4 minutes and haven't gotten through to anyone.

finally

9/11/2013 04:41:11 am

thanks!

just tried this 213.477.1405 and it worked -- had to call once, and hit 0 to stay on hold about 6 times but eventually got an operator who transferred me to someone who was able to assist with my claim within 2 minutes.

I was informed that there has been a delay in everyone's claim for the past two weeks because EDD has switched over to a new system that distributes claim forms. If you haven't received yours for the past two weeks, they mailed it yesterday, 9/10/13 and you should be receiving it soon.

PWM

9/12/2013 07:58:25 am

Reply is directed to Sar -- you have to make sure the 'bot' says Welcome, push 1 for English and after the long dissertation, then push 671 quickly and it asks for your SS# and pin, tells you how long wait time is and voila... you're in. If bot doesn't say welcome, no matter what you push it will disconnect. I used it yesterday and today. The only harder part is getting an EDD employee to actually helping release your payment instead of just logging the call.

Lisa

9/18/2013 05:18:53 am

This worked great for me- thank you! It took me about 20 minutes to get through. You just have to keep pressing 0. Sometimes you will get a busy signal. Just keep calling back- you will eventually get through.

Stacy

9/23/2013 02:01:29 am

Thank you Lilia. I didn't get through right away but after about 10 minutes (and numerous redials) I did get a hold of a live person. You rock!

Ryan

9/24/2013 09:15:07 am

Zacstab! Was your office, perhaps, the San Jose office? I got through to two different people and both of them were really upset that I was calling and they would not give me the number to my office. Could you possibly share what number they gave you? I'd really appreciate it! I'm drowning here!

Alex

9/30/2013 03:37:58 am

This line hangs up as soon as you press 0 like they tell you to:(

Kim

10/1/2013 03:58:34 am

Excellent! TY 10/01/2013

Brandy

10/4/2013 08:38:05 am

Yay, it worked for me! Thank you! I couldn't use the 1800 number because I work during the only hours that they're available. I got hung up on once and transferred a few times, but I finally got my problem fixed.

still in shock!

10/11/2013 03:17:25 am

I can't believe i got through! the 213-477-1405 did the trick. i spent about 20-30 min dialing that number with a few "fast busy's" i just hu and dialed back, and finally a "live" human was on line... and i got help.. thanks sooo much!

Kenny

11/13/2013 03:09:10 am

THIS NUMBER TOTALLY WORKS: 714-687-4400. Tried for HOURS w/ the 800 number and couldn't get anyone. Called the 714# and got through right AWAY!!!! Spoke to a live person who was VERY HELPFUL, and answered all my questions. **Must call between 8 am - 12 pm.

Milad Bidgoli

11/20/2013 04:50:46 am

Finally, I talked to Rep @ 2134771405 and they transferred me to my location. I don't know what the number is but a very nice lady helped me and after asking about my SSN, she told me about the check I'm going to receive. Thanks to all and wish you a good luck :))

elizabeth

12/16/2013 06:41:05 am

Thanks, it took an hour but I did get a hold of someone who helped and got the ball rolling

Keisha Stephney

8/22/2014 01:49:07 am

This worked! I was so surprised. After numerous calls I tried it and got right through!! Thank You so much!!

John

12/2/2014 12:50:15 am

It worked!!!!!!!! California has lost its way to serve is population. Now we are driven to do things outside of the norm just to survive. My wife worked for over 15 years and was laid off to only receive benefits for a short period of time. LETS START A REVOLUTION PEOPLE!!!!!!!

12/3/2014 04:00:05 am

Thank You

Morningstar

12/8/2014 12:28:28 am

Ok, THIS works. sort of. 1 did the 714 number that lady was rude and immediately transferred me to the 800 number BUT, I THEN hit 5, 1, 1, 0 and waited about five minutes and GOT A PERSON who fixed everything. Total time was 18 minutes.

Andrew

1/23/2015 01:35:17 am

I can't believe it really work

Gregorio Smith

6/22/2015 05:50:21 am

OMG this worked..Thanks a lot guy...got through in less than 1 min

Ashley

8/11/2015 04:27:57 am

Got me thru, but still booted off due to "number of callers".

Nonie

8/20/2015 02:02:29 am

Thank you thank you soooo much!!!! ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

Jody

12/18/2015 05:05:06 pm

OMG...I just used the 213 # and it worked! Just saved me about an hour, at least! Thank you, thank you!

mike

1/28/2016 11:26:39 am

awesome thanx

Gary Wise

2/2/2016 12:15:15 pm

GREAT GOT THROUGH TO A HUMAN IN 2 MINUTES !

jess

2/23/2016 12:34:18 pm

it worked for me today~thanks SO much!!

4/22/2016 09:03:20 am

Worked for me today ... just hit #1 for english; then dialed #671 after the long second menu message and got through to someone! Thanks for posting this

Margaret

5/5/2016 12:33:03 pm

So just dail that number and that's it? No other number to dial?

Carin

5/26/2016 10:57:39 am

Yes! This worked 213-477-1405 Thank you!!!!

sherry

6/15/2016 12:29:53 pm

Ash

6/30/2016 03:47:46 pm

worked like a charm! the number listed is for unemployment but they transfered me right to a live disability person!! thanks!!

Eric Chen

7/19/2016 08:26:26 am

thank you so much

Vale P

12/12/2016 10:43:39 am

Thank you so very much, this worked for me! Every couple of minutes I had to push 0 to show I was still on the line waiting but after about 10 minutes I got a REAL LIFE PERSON who helped me connect to the Adjustment Dept and I got my answer in less than 5 minutes. THANKS AGAIN

Greg

12/15/2016 03:10:38 pm

Seems to still work. I had to press 0 about 5 times, while waiting for a live person, but one came on. She didn't know how I got the number, but wasn't overly concerned. She transferred me to the person with whom I needed to speak, and achieved in minutes, what I had been striving to accomplish for weeks.
Thanks so much!

Kris

1/25/2017 11:15:06 am

This 213-477-1405 number worked still on 1/25/2017!! THANK YOU!

Errol Adams II

1/30/2017 08:14:59 am

The phone listed still works; takes you straight to an operator

miguel

2/3/2017 08:14:45 am

wow actually does work scarred to call the # but after 20 failed attempt on the add main number. I called waited for 6 min and talk to a person

den

2/3/2017 12:11:41 pm

This worked

philip

2/13/2017 11:21:38 am

If you call the 1-800-300-5616 All you have to do is first click 1 for english and then hit 671. It will transfer you to representative. It worked better than the 213 number for me.

Rob

2/21/2017 09:01:40 am

You are amazing! Thank you so much! Worked like a charm!!!

Karen

2/27/2017 10:52:43 am

OMG! I love some of these comments. It's amazing how frustrating trying to contact these government agencies can be. I am beyond that right now. Ha! So I just called the 213-477-1405 after pressing "0" ten times but I finally got through. Very thankful to finally talk to a person. However, I did not experience a rude person I experienced a yes, yes, yes person. So I am not completely confident that she helped me with my need. It seemed as though she was just trying to get me off the phone. Basically at the end of the conversation it was well.. I guess I will just have to fill this out the best I can and see how it goes. ARGH!

anorcal5fdp

3/15/2017 10:54:01 am

This absolutely worked for me to get through to SDI. I called and said I was homeless and had no computer and the EDD rep transferred me to a live person. Thank you!

Maurice

4/14/2017 10:06:32 am

Thank you

jeannette

5/11/2017 08:18:41 am

Thank you so much! it worked for me as well

Ery

5/17/2017 02:13:35 pm

WOW, IT WORKED FOR ME, AFTER MAYBE LIKE 8 times pressing the 0.. Thank you

Maria

5/21/2017 07:13:20 am

Used your technique after trying 10 times before and FINALLY GOT THROUGH!! Thank you!!!🙂

Alexzandra

5/30/2017 09:58:57 am

I tried the first trick to get through, dialing the 6-7-1 real fast but it didn't work for me. Then I tried the 213-477-1405...It gives you the option to call back or continue holding for an operator. After pressing "0" a couple of times sure enough I got an operator on the line. She actually caught me off guard because I was so surprised to get a live voice! I let her know what I needed and she transferred me! I was talking to a representatice within a minute, if that! Awesome trick! Thank you for sharing it! I sure hope it's available atleast a little while longer.

Heather link

6/1/2017 08:23:59 am

Thanks Allisa! Wait time was 2 minutes and I actually called after 8am. This trick is awesome. Trick the system....love it!

Mary

6/27/2017 10:28:47 am

7/2017: Continues to work!

Chris Strompolos link

7/11/2017 01:14:40 pm

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! This was awesome and worked perfectly, thank you SOOOOOOOOOOO much. Saved me hours.

crissy criss

8/1/2017 01:29:07 pm

this def works!!! :D

Lisa

8/18/2017 09:42:48 am

The 213.477.1405 number does go through to EDD (at least it seems to, the initial recorded message is something like "Thank you for calling the EDD"), but no one is answering. I keep having to press zero to continue to hold for an operator. 😞

MsSandy

12/27/2017 08:24:01 am

Awesome!! It worked! Finally..ThankYou

charles schultz

1/16/2018 10:39:08 am

So I have been calling them for weeks now. No such luck! Today I try your approach. After a 2 hour wait on hold, I get an operator who acts like she cant hear me and then she hangs up.
I filed in the middle of October. sent in everything they asked for. Since then I have been fired on my job. And now I will be having neck surgery in two weeks. CA EDD you have caused so much stress in my life

Chris

1/19/2018 09:37:15 am

The 213-477-1405 number worked, thank you so much!!!!

Jayson

1/24/2018 11:16:28 am

only works for Unemployment Claim

David

4/26/2018 02:29:13 pm

The 1405 number totally worked

Vru

7/10/2018 01:51:24 pm

Worked for me today...when I got to the 5 I got a person who connected me to my EDD interviewer!!

Steve

7/16/2018 08:23:45 am

As of this date the 671 trick is still viable.

Jiz

4/1/2020 09:52:52 am

My asshole it works

Mika

4/9/2020 09:46:54 am

This Worked. Thank you

Renee

5/5/2020 08:51:54 am

That number is no longer a working number

Ana

5/6/2020 10:39:56 am

Doesn't work for me....

(833) 978-2511 is an informational message only

so is (800) 300-5616 (even though its supposed to have real people on certain hours of the day, it's only been an informational message whenever I've called)

(213) 477-1405 is not a working number

When I used the 1 - 671, it doesn't register at all for the first number, and the second number, it hangs up the phone when I try it... merrrr

5/14/2020 09:33:10 am

This is a NON working # 213 477 14065

Pam

6/1/2020 02:52:40 pm

The number 213-477-1405 will not go through now. Tried it like 5 times. Called at 4:45 p on Monday June 1 2020

Karuna Tanahashi

6/15/2020 11:00:15 am

I tried this number but got disconnected immediately.

Natasha Parker

6/23/2020 02:34:22 pm

That number has been disconnected

LUNA

7/8/2020 08:52:45 am

Dialed the 1-800-300-5616 number at least 15 times before given the option to continue in either English or Spanish. Pressed 1 for English, after the automated recording I dialed 671, confirmed my ssn and then I was told my estimated wait time to speak to a Rep was 6 minutes! It's been 31 minutes and I'm still on hold but this is as close as I have gotten to speaking to anyone! I suggest anyone to use the 300 number and quickly dial 671 :)

Victor

7/16/2020 01:23:34 pm

Sorry guys the number is no longer in service , . I guess they cought on and shut it down just tried it 07/16

Deedee

7/25/2020 10:56:58 pm

The 213 number is no longer in service because that office closed over a year ago.

Tamara A Reumann

7/27/2020 01:39:53 pm

This number says it is no longer in service!

Marie

7/31/2020 09:26:13 am

I just tried that number and it's no longer in service??

Arlene J Utal

8/10/2020 08:59:01 am

The 213 number does not work anymore.

Mary Hanshaw link

9/4/2020 06:54:31 pm

I just tried the 213 # and it said the # or code was incorrect.

Cassie link

10/5/2020 12:34:58 pm

The number has been disconnected! 😭

Melanie J Wanless Piette

2/10/2021 04:12:27 pm

No longer in service

2/11/2021 11:03:09 am

I called the 855 technical support number... they transferred me through... still got placed on hold BUT got passed the high call volume problems. Bow I'm in line on 2 lines.

Thomas Spiro Vallas

2/16/2021 01:30:54 pm

Number is no longer in service

Jerry Wayne Patton link

2/18/2021 05:29:31 pm

Bullshit, the number is disconnected

William Fatino

3/4/2021 03:06:21 pm

I got a "number not in service" message from this number!

William D Palmer

3/9/2021 12:49:00 pm

That stuff don't work I've been trying for days and still nothing

Dean

3/29/2021 11:16:22 am

That number has been disconnected.
What a shocker.

Tim link

4/16/2021 09:25:21 am

I cued the number and it said my can not be completed as dialed so I double checked the number and called again same tning

Jamie

7/9/2013 02:09:01 am

This worked, I've been calling every day for two weeks. Thanks for saving my life and maybe allowing me to be able to eat! God bless you!

Erica link

11/20/2013 01:40:14 am

The 213 number will get u to a rude person and all she did was send us back to the que. Tried the 714-687-4400 and got an equally rude person but she fixed it.....

Johnny link

1/15/2014 01:52:05 am

I cannot believe it worked, OMG!!!! Thank you so much. i tried to call the 213 number and received the busy signal 4 times and then disconnected the call. Then I saw Erica`s post about the 714-687-4400 numbrr and thought why not. Dialed the number, it rang, and a human answered and asked for my ss# and name and bam! I was helped. Thank you guys for all your postings

jayme

2/14/2014 03:13:49 am

213 # worked !!!!!!!! i love you
02/14/2014 happy valentines day yall

Jordan Emerson

1/19/2018 03:28:52 pm

714 number works!

Kaycee

7/16/2013 05:00:07 am

UN FREAKEN Believable!!!! I got through!!!! Yipppy!
6-7-1 works!!!!

Lisa

8/9/2013 02:23:31 am

6-7-1 worked just now. I've been calling all week. Tried this trick and was successful the very1st attempt. You do have to listen to the new tier 4 information update, however, once I entered 6-7-1 it asked me to enter my social and said my expected wait time was 3 mins. The nicest woman I've ever spoken to answered within 2 and answered all of my questions!! Good luck to everyone as I know all too well how maddening it can to trying to reach them.

Kate

8/14/2013 01:31:12 am

I had two phones, a magazine and refreshments and was ready to hunker down til noon but thanks to Allisa's trick I got in on the second try. I started right at 8 am and was done by 8:15. THANK YOU!!!!

Morningstar

12/8/2014 12:30:46 am

Yes, me too, i used TWO phones and was totally ready to spend ALL morning waiting but got it done in less than 20 minutes by using a combo of tricks, 213, 714 and FINALLY when tranferred to the 800 nightmare, hitting 5, 1, 1, 0. Total wait time 17 minutes.

pwm link

9/11/2013 04:26:46 am

got "Welcome" pushed 1, listened to dumb message, pushed 6, 2, 1 quickly, entered SS#, got a message stating my wait time was 2 minutes!! Still waiting as I type this but hopefully I don't get disconnected! Everything due this week is late!

Beverly

9/19/2013 03:05:10 am

OMG!!!! The "671" worked for me. I did have to call 8-9 times - got the "Welcome" greeting 4 times before I got through and my wait was only 3min (got through at 8:13am). What makes my situation worse is i'm a federal employee so I can only file with an EDD Rep (no online or internet filing).

Once I got through, I had to be transferred 3 times before I got to someone that handled Federal Claims. I was so afraid I would get disconnected/cut-off/hung up on...but I didn't. And to make the situation even better, everyone I spoke with was so nice especially the last gentleman that filed my claim. You-guys ROCK!!!

Dana

9/20/2013 04:36:26 am

After 3 1/2 hours of trying to get through, I tried this trick. It did not work for me, BUT when I combined Anna and Allisa's tricks, I finally got through. After listening to the lengthy recording, I quickly dialed 5-1-1-0 and after listening to their terrible music for about 8 minutes, I actually got to speak to a real live person. Thank you so much!

RageAgainstThePhoneBot

9/25/2013 02:51:30 am

I finally got through after an hour of experimenting with various tricks listed on this site. The tweak that worked for me was:
- When you call the 1800 number, you will either hear the 'Welcome...' or the 'Thank you...' message. If you hear the 'thank you' message, just hang up immediately and keep trying again till you get the 'Welcome...' message.. trust me, you WILL get it one of these times.

- Once you get the 'Welcome....' message, THEN follow the 671 trick. I tried the 5110 trick the first time and eventually got dropped after entering my SSN etc. On my 2nd try, I used 671 and got put in the queue. Was told my hold time would be 2 mins. Took about 4, but finally spoke to them and got my issue resolved !!!

Thanks for posting this online and keeping the threads alive folks !

10/8/2013 02:03:18 am

As of October 2013 none of these work.

10/29/2013 01:30:55 am

NONE od these work and i think the alternate numbers are a scam.

Yes!

10/23/2013 02:11:51 am

Yes!!!! This still works. "Welcome" press 1 for English then quickly 671. Enter social, press 1 to confirm. Wait time was less than 5 min. I've been calling this week and even went down to my local office to use their phones.
Wow. Thank you for the tip!

Debra

12/2/2013 06:38:22 am

Where did you find a local EDD office?

tim

11/15/2013 02:18:27 am

only number that will work.. trust me 5307414151

Jodie

11/19/2013 01:17:08 am

Called the 1-800 number a few times just before 9am and got though! Just have to re-dial until you get the "Welcome" message. The girl that helped me was very nice and was done in 15 min.

c.c.

1/6/2014 12:46:57 am

Call 909.383.4663. Woman was very nice. They will ask you for ss#. So that they can direct you to the office handling your claim. Took a total of 10 minutes fron start to finish.

Jenienne Thomas

1/14/2014 01:10:06 am

Does anyone have a number besides the dreadful 800# for DISABILITY? I got thru to the #s above but she couldnt help me because its a direct # to Unemployment uuuughhh!

Preggo

1/7/2015 02:08:19 am

THIS TOTALLY WORKED! Just did it and took about 15 min from start to finish! THANK YOU!!!!!

Mike

11/29/2016 08:41:52 am

The 909 number is not EDD.

Jazmine

1/27/2020 09:17:43 am

I called this number 909-383-4663
Pressed 0 maybe 10 times. Got a operator. Gave my social and name. Transferred to an adjuster, no hold time. She was extremely nice and kind. She looked up my case and told me my claim was being handled at the Anaheim office. She gave me this number 714-687-4400 and then transferred me. It was a direct line to the operator. She said ask for an adjuster. Same process with that operator. Adjuster helped me immediately. Thank you!

Linda

4/1/2020 01:39:03 pm

Wow! Thank you so much!! I had made a mistake on my UI claim and learned that the only way to fix it was to talk to a rep, but it seemed impossible to get through with the 800 number. I tried the (909) 383-4663 trick and only had to press 0 a couple of times before a very nice operator answered. She first said I would need to use the 800 number, but once I politely told her my issue she put me through to someone who helped me right away. That rep was incredibly nice and helpful too. This was even a little after the 12:00pm cut off time for calls and they still helped me. So relieved!!

Elizabeth

4/3/2020 10:54:59 am

Thank you soooo much, this lady is super nice. Did get my ss no. told me whether my claim was open, but then explained she Couldn't help me but said she'd give me a direct line to call, which she did. On hold now. thanks again :) As of 4/3/20

Shawnie-Jo Paiz

4/7/2020 11:49:03 am

DO NOT USE THIS LINE! I tried to ask a simple question because i have been on the phone since 8am trying to get through to the claim office and i have never spoken to anyone so rude and unhelpful. Woman on the phone wont listen and talks over you.

Anonymous

5/22/2020 11:08:19 am

I have been calling the main line for 3 straight days, as I was trying to reopen my claim. There was a glitch in the system. Have tried every hack and number I could find. Have made hundreds of dials and hours to try and get through. Called (909) 383-4663 and got through after a four dials. An operator will ask you for your social and place you on hold. Then the adjuster will come on the line and call you by name and ask you to confirm some info. Thank you to C.C for this info and the others who claimed it worked! Going to buy a lotto ticket. Best wishes to everyone and stay safe!

Alan Levenson

6/8/2020 08:47:34 am

Worked today. I listened to the welcome message three times and then pressed zero. There will still be more work to do and more waiting before payment, but at least things are back to moving in the right direction.Good luck

james

1/21/2014 12:35:32 am

i googled "tricks for getting through to california EDD" and this site came up. very helpful. it took me 68 calls in 10 minutes until i got the "welcome" intro, pushed 1 for english, waited for the prompts to finish then pressed 6-7-1 quickly. asked for my SS# and was a 3-5 minute wait. spoke to a real person. i cant thank you enough for this info. helped me save a lot of time and frustration.

holy sh@T

3/24/2014 05:47:57 am

tooK 20 seconds...See what happens when people put all their differences aside and UNITE TOGETHER!!

Timmeka

5/1/2014 04:27:32 am

I love you Allisa and May GOD Bless you!!!! You are good in my book It did work.!!!! perfectly!!!

Sharon H. link

6/27/2014 01:46:15 am

OMG! This trick works perfectly, THANKS so much for the tip.

Nanette

8/22/2014 03:34:17 am

IT WORKED!!!!!! Didn't dial 6 7 1 fast enough the first time so it told me it was an invalid entry and to enter a valid number or I would be disconnected so I hit 6 7 1 again real fast and low and behold I was then told I was next in line...waaaa laaaaa, in under 10 minutes I had my problem solved

Tina link

6/24/2020 04:51:20 pm

I tried both numbers and the 213 num said it was disconnected and the other one said they closed at noon I have 18 wks verified an it's still pending

Matt link

9/3/2014 03:51:38 am

This totally worked! Thank you so much! I got someone on the phone in a minute. Just to clarify - you have to press 1 for English and then you have to wait for him to stop speaking. When you hear silence, then hit 671. Totally works.

9/26/2014 03:28:54 am

Thank you soooooo much!!!! It worked perfectly!

1/13/2015 01:16:38 am

Allisa's tip worked! I called the 800 number, waited for the voice prompt to press 1, the pressed 6-7-1 quickly, entered my SSN, confirmed on my iPhone that I had entered the correct numbers and pressed 1 to confirm without waiting for the voice prompt to read it back to me. I was then greeted by a message that said I was #6 in line and was given the option of having EDD call me back! It only took 11 minutes for a very pleasant and helpful Customer Service Rep named Rhonda to return my call. She was very thorough and answered all my questions. Thank you so much, Allisa, for sharing your tip! And a huge thank you to Get Through To EDD California for this website!

Greg Volenec

6/2/2015 04:56:38 am

Allisa's trick worked for me today, the first try with a one minute wait, on 6/02/15. Thanks Allisa for the tip.

Kristin

6/12/2015 02:47:46 am

It still working got in on first try Awesome

NMG

7/24/2015 03:45:16 am

THIS NUMBER worked for me today: 714-687-4400. Thank you!

Keiana Herrin

7/27/2015 01:17:29 am

Thank you so much for the tips. The 213 number worked for me. I got through eight away.

xiomara

8/26/2015 02:55:32 am

It does works!!!! Here's another number it may help 310 3305905
Thanks for all your help....

ann

8/27/2015 04:12:30 am

the instructions above are not precise.
she makes it sound like you need to listen to long message and then press 671.
but actually at beginning of call push 1, then 671.

danny link

9/15/2015 10:43:06 am

got throught on the first try!!...but you do have to press 1 for language selection so its...Phone 1-800-300-5616

Then, 1-6-7-1 enter social wait for message, if you get a message you are good, if you get cut off just keep trying.

maxine

11/13/2015 12:42:32 pm

Thanks for the help. Decided to apply through the website because the lady I got was a witch.

Miguel

9/6/2016 11:29:03 am

This worked perfectly. Thank you for spelling it out too with the phone number and then what to do. I got through first try and had a 3 minute wait time.

meliss

4/20/2018 09:23:10 am

it worked!!!!!

Anthony link

1/12/2016 09:06:20 am

Worked like a charm! Thank you it's been weeks trying to get through.

Tori

3/3/2016 09:04:35 am

Totally worked for me too! I have been struggling and struggling with the damn EDD to get my customer account number for my continued claim, and this was FINALLY the trick I needed! I had to call back a few times to get a wait time, but was finally able to get through. Thanks so much for the tip!!!

David Levin

4/7/2016 10:01:38 am

It worked!

CassidyJ

7/11/2016 10:41:52 am

Totally a pain.. no one picked up, but will keep trying! Thanks for posting!! :)

Jen

7/12/2016 02:58:46 pm

Yay! Just called the 213-477-1405 direct number to live person at EDD within 1 minute! Still works and is the most awesome thing about EDD! Yay!

Kelli

7/20/2016 09:03:23 am

Thank u it really worked.... After many attempts I almost said f**k it... Its almost like they don't want you to get through to them. I tried your method 1 time and got through right away. Thanks again

Patrick

10/11/2016 08:12:00 am

One Minute for me! You are awesome

Rick Dub

12/21/2016 11:31:29 am

AMAZING!!!! Tried the normal route, pressed dozens of buttons, then was told there were too many calls. I used to call the Vietnamese line, but that was sort of a pain. So I went online and found Allis's trick -- WOW! It worked like a charm. Waited less than a minute. Bonus, I happened to get the friendliest EDD employee ever! Thanks for a GREAT GREAT tip!!

Scott

1/23/2017 11:47:06 am

It's 2017 and this STILL WORKS! Thanks Allisa! Do the 6-7-1 thing and then listen to the announcement about "online support" ... you then then get the option to choose "3 for all other issues" Now on hold (2 minutes out of the 6 minutes promised) waiting for a human! Good stuff

den

2/3/2017 12:07:47 pm

6-7-1 didn't work on 866-333-4606 UI number

Heidi

2/14/2017 10:05:06 am

THANK YOU! Still works in 2017. My wait time, 3 minutes!!

Deon link

2/22/2017 08:54:14 am

Total works , thanks .

Tremeeka

3/7/2017 09:43:53 am

THANKS!!

Barbara

3/17/2017 09:28:25 am

This trick totally worked for me. Spoke to a live person within 1 min.
She told me everything about my claim. Even told me when my phone interview would be. Thanks for the awesome trick!!!

Deborah

4/6/2017 10:26:19 am

This worked! Thank God! It's been a nightmare trying to get ahold of anyone and this got me through fast within a minute wait. Thank you for posting this tip! :)

Josiah

5/2/2017 08:18:02 am

This works. started calling exactly at 0800 and by 813, after 12 attempts i was fed up. Looked this up and bam...2 min waiting time

jeff

5/4/2017 10:56:20 am

This totally worked! I got a person within 1 minute. How in the world was this discovered? 6 is not even an option from that first menu.

Les link

5/19/2017 10:07:04 am

THIS STILL WORKS!!!!!

Krista swift link

6/7/2017 10:58:47 am

Yes 671 does work guys. I was dealing with this EDD NIGHTMARE and read the comments and i got through so yes push 671 it works

Cwood

7/21/2017 08:29:38 am

This number did work even in 2017..I was trying everything to get through. Only took 5 min and kept pressing the 0 hold button. They were even able to connect me to the operator who did my phone interview with me as she has not completed her duties on her side and now its been a month of not received any benefits! I got a chance to leave a message praying this lady calls me back.

yolanda link

8/17/2017 10:59:16 am

Thanks!!!!!!!! it truly works your a blessing foe putting it out there for everyone!!! now just hoping and praying that my husband gets qualified.....

JAY link

11/7/2017 09:09:43 am

It worked only a 4 min wait 11/07/17

Angela

2/2/2018 08:38:13 am

Worked for me 02/02/18

Cattledoglover

2/6/2018 12:53:51 pm

6-7-1 totally worked to get me in wait queue however recorded message said to call during business hours 8am to 12pm. I called at 12:45 just after noon. A 4 hour work day for the EDD? I want to work there.

sandra link

2/13/2018 01:55:53 pm

OMG!! I can't thank u enough!! I've been going in circles with bot calls! Its enough to drive a person crazy! I call the number provided here and bam! Within 2 minutes i was talking to a real person and got the help i needed. Thax sooo much. The number i used is : 213-477-1405

rnmome

4/25/2018 03:14:14 pm

is this number only for UNEMPLOYMENT??? I have gotten nowhere over 3 days!!!

carmen

3/5/2018 08:23:22 am

Its still working. Thank you for sharing. Good luck everyone!! God Bless.

Maribel

6/5/2018 01:30:49 pm

It worked! Thanks so much for the info

Ryan M Ray

6/18/2018 11:23:03 am

you are a genius thank you. not all superheroes where capes!

Sheri A Dominick

6/17/2020 03:39:44 pm

671 worked for me now 6/17/2020 I mean I am still on hold as I write this but after weeks of trying to reach somebody I called the 833 978 2511 hit 1 for english and at the very next pause hit 671 quickly and I am now on hold with music playing I hope this pans out and they do not disconnect me "accidentally"

keith

7/9/2018 09:49:40 am

This trick still works.

sheena

7/12/2018 10:51:31 am

Still Works!

Sonia Cole-Berry

7/16/2018 11:42:27 am

IT WORKED!THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!

Maria Casarez

6/7/2019 11:17:23 am

Yes, it worked for me today June 7, 2019. I called the 1-800-300-5616 number then when the guy said "welcome" I hit 1 then after listening to the long message I hit 6-7-1 fast and I was 4 mins in line to speak to a representative. After trying for 5 days and numerous calls I can't believe I got through to them....whooohooo!!! Thank u so much for Internet and helpful people like yourselves. Truly greatful!

Ashley

6/14/2019 08:14:20 am

Totally works! I was looking for a new way to try before I give up and found this and bam I’m on hold now wooooo

Petrina

6/21/2019 02:34:36 pm

This worked!

Allie

7/8/2019 09:02:04 am

This worked for me. I tried calling 5 times before and was told representatives were busy and goodbye. then tried this method and finally got the option to have a call back! Hopefully they can help. Fingers crossed.

Pamela link

7/24/2019 08:23:47 am

I just tried allisas trick Speak with a live person At unemployment by pressing 1
when they ask what language I spoke and then right away pressing 6 7 1
believable !!!!
it worked yay !!!
I’ve been trying for over a week to get a hold of Unemployment at least five times a day and have never gotten through ...
thank you so much thank you thank you thank you’re awesome

Jonathan

4/14/2020 10:47:21 am

Here is it 2019 and ive called over 300 times in past 2 days and cannot get through. I tried Allysa's trick and it worked the very first time!!! Im now on hold to talk to a rep. This is amazing! Try it guys youll be so glad you did.

RYAN LEWIS

4/16/2020 11:16:49 am

DID WORK DISCONECTED MY CALL I HAVENT GOT MY MONEY IN FOUR WEEKS

Deborah Ann Scarborough

5/28/2020 12:52:05 pm

It keeps hanging up on me too. Says press 0 to continue waiting but then when you do it hangs up on you

Savanna M

9/1/2020 11:50:57 pm

So hopefully this helps someone .after spending countless hrs trying to get ahold of someone and only getting through once ,(which didnt get any help from that call .)I read somewhere to use ASK EDD if unable to get through to unemployment by phone to speak to a representative.
I've sent numerous questions through ui acct and never recieved a reply or update on my claim. I used ASK EDD and submitted my question regarding backdate claim date for a reply within 24 hrs .I usually so far have gotten same day replies .I have now sent 6 questions and so far recieved 5replies and 1was sent on the weekend .it just took 2 days to get a reply.
They submitted my new claim effective date and now am waiting for a new award letter in the mail.
If you scroll to the very bottom of your ui acct it says CONTACT. Click that and scroll down a lil but until you see a blue clickable ASK EDD . then you choose from the menu and sub menus about what your wanting info for .You can only send one email a day so make sure when you're entering all your contact info it matches your ui acct bc if not you'll get a reply saying info doesn't match and that's a waste of a question , and will have to resubmit .

I applied in July and my claim effective date was from the day I applied not from when covid hit and when i lost my job . I have spent many morning trying to get through to someone but get the message to many callers and get disconnected .
The EDD ASK was worth a shot and it worked .I hope this info can help someone out bc I know how much of a headache it can be and feeling ready to lose all hope .dont give up. Keep trying !!!

Katherine

4/20/2020 07:24:43 pm

Also worked for me during coronavirus

Chris

5/1/2020 08:33:16 am

as of 5/01/20...this is not working. the guy tells you immediately this is an info number only and will hang up at the end

JLo

5/9/2020 02:47:37 am

It still works? During this Pandemic it is virtually impossible to get to speak with anyone. This is ridiculous. I know it’s a skeleton crew but we need help

Michelle Valente

5/8/2020 01:33:30 pm

I SOOO NEED HELP!! I FILED ON MARCH 30TH & STILL NOTHING!! I would just like to be clear on dialing the 671, is it just that or do you add the "dashes" I realize I look like a complete moron, but I need to GET THROUGH TO A LIVE PERSON!! Thanks so much for this info just need to clarify dialing the 671 trick..

Mike

5/15/2020 08:57:40 am

Those tricks work for getting ahold of someone about your claim. Those people can't answer question about verifying identity. They said to call this # 866-401-2849. Can't get through. I sent them the requested paperwork. Any tricks for this

5/29/2020 01:00:41 pm

FINALLY GOT THROUGH TODAY!!! 5/29/2020 @ 11:30am and 12:30pm (got disconnected so I had to try again the second time)

I have been calling since March to inquire about a disqualification on my claim. I read through almost every comment here and tried 20+ numbers that were recommended. Some numbers simply did not work anymore, and some other info were dated. I feel that it's my duty to pass this information on to all of you who are reading this right now and in the same boat that I was in. Here are the two numbers that worked (I had no luck with the EDD main line):

1. 866-401-2849: Press 1 for English, then keep pressing 2 until you hear "please make a valid entry", then press 0. After that provide your social and you will be transferred. My estimated wait time was 5 minutes but I ended up waiting for 45 minutes.

2. (833) 978-2511: Press 1 then 1 again and you will be put on hold. Otherwise, hang up and try again.

After I got connected to a rep, they were able to clear up my disqualification immediately and I have been able to certify for my weeks. I will now wait patiently for my payment.

Good luck everyone, and please don't give up! It took me this long to get through because I kept giving up after one or two tries.

MAURA

6/3/2020 12:47:44 pm

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I DIALED THE 833 978 2511 AND THAT ONE WORKED FOR ME I WAS ON HOLD FOR 1 HOUR BUT IT WORKED!! THANK YOU!!! :)

Herbalicious_way

6/5/2020 01:02:42 pm

I’m on hold now with the second number after about 10 tries I will update when I get done with my call, but I am on hold after trying the main number for a month and messaging. I have a hold on my card that Edd need to lift so Bank of America can ship me a card. So we will see how this goes.. Thanks

AMC

7/3/2020 12:18:59 pm

SL's suggestion to "1. 866-401-2849: Press 1 for English, then keep pressing 2 until you hear "please make a valid entry", then press 0." worked for me!

It said I would be on hold for 3 minutes, which was actually just under 2 hours, but finally got on the phone with someone helpful! Thank you so very much for sharing this information!

Lhamp

7/27/2020 10:35:45 am

"1. 866-401-2849: Press 1 for English, then keep pressing 2 until you hear "please make a valid entry", then press 0." worked for me!

Said 4 min wait so on hold for now but anything is better than dial hang-up repeat. 2.5 hours today 800+ calls... found this thread and 3 calls later I'm in. Is this what it feels like to hit the lotto????

Kristen Buczek

7/31/2020 09:52:20 am

OH MY GOSH!!! After weeks of trying 1-800-300-5616 number (AND getting quoted a 6 minute wait at 11:40am 2 days in a row only to find they never actually answer...left my phone on hold literally all day until 6:00pm when it hung up), the 833-978-2511 number WORKED! At 9:00am, I called it a few times, pressed 1 to get English. A couple of times the memo played and then said they were too busy to take my call. But about the 3rd or 4th time, it went on to a menu and I pressed 1. It told me I would be waiting 27 minutes. 10 minutes later, a lovely woman answered and helped me out. Even though this number says it's only for tech support, she was able to help me reopen my claim which I've been trying to do for a month now online with no success.

I cannot promise everyone will get the same helpful type of person, but it sure did feel good to have a live human on the other end who seemed to sympathize with my situation. I did ask her if there were actual human beings on the end of the 18003005616 line and she said yes, but it's only a staff of about 100 people.

Hope this helps and brings luck to others who try it!

Aracella

8/5/2020 08:40:40 am

Use trick #1 and it worked! After 300ish calls to EDD main line, I decided to look up others tricks and this one has worked for me. I am still on hold but it has been the fastest to getting into the queue. Thanks again SL!

Hayley

2/16/2021 01:31:16 pm

Thank you so much! I have been trying to reopen my claim for over a month now.
I used the 866-401-2849 number today 2/16 and pushed a couple of numbers and got through to an actual person. They transferred me and were able to assist me.

Tamara

7/27/2020 01:37:16 pm

Nothing is working for me. As soon as I get to a place where it says it will transfer me they either say they have too many calls to try again later (been trying since March) or it says they are closed after 12p.

Joseph Espinoza

9/8/2020 10:26:15 am

Hello how do I get thru

Eleonora Babayants

11/24/2020 10:40:58 am

Option 6-7-1 is no longer valid. But what you can do is try to choose a different option and see if you get connected. For example, to open or reopen a claim, you have to press 1 and there is no luck there. I pressed 2 and then one of options under it randomly, and I was put on hold and got to a live person.

Jerry Wayne Patton link

11/29/2020 11:19:09 am

Your hack doesn't work anymore, thanks

Morry talaugon

1/6/2021 11:41:48 am

Need help bad to verify my indemnity to U.N. freeze my debit bank card . My unemployment my only income now need it bad bad???!help me to verify my if.

Norma

1/20/2021 03:04:59 pm

It does work lol jajaj thanks

Michael moore

2/16/2021 10:05:53 am

Need to talk to someone about my unemployment I filed in October and I haven't gotten a letter or anything I don't know what's going on I need to know if I need to read do it or something

Carly

4/18/2013 01:38:41 am

This didn't work for me. It gave me the same message it always does, too many people.

Marty

4/22/2013 12:11:04 am

Worked perfectly! Thank you!

Susan

4/23/2013 02:00:12 am

Of course it says, "...You will be transferred to the next available representative..." But then it says, "Due to the large volume of calls ahead of you (or something like that) we are unable to take your call at this time..' same old crap! =(

Brad

10/18/2013 03:48:43 am

Yeah this has worked for me and sometimes has not. this worked for me last time at exactly 8:00am start calling the 1-800# if you hear "thank you for calling...." hang up, continue calling until you hear welcome, when it starts the Spanish announcement press 1, when it starts the next announcements quickly press 6-7-2 it will say " please wait while we transfer you....., then asks for SS# then press 1 to confirm, then gives you a wait time for the next operator. sometimes you have to repeat this. I know its a nightmare and EDD is Elm Street. But keep trying

howard

12/3/2013 02:07:03 am

Brad you 6-7-1 worked like a charm

Chris

4/24/2013 06:26:20 am

Sorry, but this doesn't work. Tried it after calling well over 100 times through just one day...literally. I never got through. Pressing 6-7-1 is the same as pressing 6-7-3. You are asked for your SS# and then get the same recording: too many people, please call back.

Tim

4/29/2013 03:51:11 am

The point is, 671 gets you to that point quickly.

Ericka

9/17/2013 03:26:43 am

Thanks ! I been trying to communicate and I appreciate that u people share this 671

Nicole

4/25/2013 02:49:12 am

Thank you so much for this tip! I'm on hold now!! Much appreciation for this Allisa!

Lila

4/26/2013 01:56:47 am

Thanks! This trick worked on my 2nd attempt. My call was then put on hold with a 5 minute wait before I spoke to a live person. Yay!

Teri

4/26/2013 02:30:47 am

Thank you. I have been calling all week to the same ol same ol. This totally worked for me

logan

4/30/2013 01:30:50 am

worked for me! UGH, finally.

Valerie

4/30/2013 04:23:15 am

THANK YOU!

John

5/2/2013 02:41:56 am

AWESOME!! Worked GREAT!!

Ian

5/3/2013 02:15:27 am

This worked like a boss! Could not believe it. I got through in less than 5 minutes (after listening to extremely boring, unapplicable, and long message lol). Still. IT WORKS!!!

liz

5/3/2013 06:37:14 am

17 calls later and this isn't working. ACK!!!!

Charlie

5/7/2013 01:53:49 am

Due to the large # of calls blah blah blah try a different trick!

Eileen

5/9/2013 04:33:54 am

Awesome!! Finally!

Janet

5/14/2013 06:41:19 am

It skips half the crap and gets me to the point of transfer to a human in half the time. I redialed 3 more times - and then I got through. Previously, I've dialed all day for 6 days and never got through. How am I supposed to look for a job when I spend DAYS trying to get my benefits?

Janet

5/14/2013 06:55:12 am

It doesn't eliminate the run around, it just cuts the call process in half so you can redial twice as many times to cycle through. It doubles your chance of being at the SS#,1 stage at the exact right time to be put in line to talk to someone.

Chet

5/14/2013 07:10:43 am

I used this tip and I was done with the entire process and conversation with a rep in less than 8 minutes from the time I dialed the phone. Crazy happy. THANX!!!!

michelle

5/16/2013 04:36:40 am

worked like a champ

Jorge

5/16/2013 06:02:09 am

Worked on my second attempt at 12:50p today! First attempt presented me with the usual "Call Back" message. Thanks!

Gwyn link

5/16/2013 08:35:18 am

OMG! I got through...wait time 3 minutes and spoke with a live person using 6-7-1!!! I literally called 28 times! Thanks!!!

Kim

5/17/2013 01:23:05 am

Thanks! At first got usual, more calls than can answer blah blah, so didn't work. Redialed, got regular looooong winded message about extended benefits from Congress being cut, waited 'til the end, hit 6 pause 7-1 and got through after 3 min wait! You are the best!

Yay!!!

5/21/2013 01:53:27 am

Thank you!! Now im on hold for 3 min!! Yay!!

Lt. Chuck a fuck

5/21/2013 02:42:14 am

Yep it definitely works. Thank u masked stranger... I'm currently curressing you Internet face, or more commonly known as Robo-face.

Lora

5/21/2013 03:44:31 am

Thanks so much! This really does work.

angelina

5/22/2013 07:35:06 am

worked for me 1st try thank you :)

Priscilla

5/23/2013 03:14:37 am

It worked!

5/30/2013 01:12:52 am

Cant even get the message where the guy says "welcome" only got the message where the lady says "thanj you for calling". Been on phone for 3 days- all day...i just need to know why i am not able to register for so i can file my disability claim. Grrrr

Kelly

5/30/2013 03:47:35 am

WOW! 1st try and i am on hold for a rep!!! I can't believe it worked. I've been trying to get through for a week!!! "Estimated wait time 1 minute" THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

Misty

6/6/2013 01:13:37 am

I've never used these trick things. I tried this and it worked. After the long message right when the other voice comes on to offer options type 671 they will ask for your social and give you your wait time
Mine 3 min
Thank you

6/6/2013 02:24:38 am

Thank you! This work great for me helped me get there a lot faster and got put on hold after only 3 attempts.

out smart em!!

6/6/2013 07:05:52 pm

Direct line no holding!!!! 213-477-1405

Welp

12/29/2020 09:15:06 am

Doesn’t work :(

Charlotte link

6/10/2013 06:17:40 am

OMG!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!

Melissa

6/11/2013 05:01:16 am

It worked for me first time calling at around 11:40 am. I was on hold for a total of 8 minutes and then connected to a live person. After weeks of trying to get through I've finally succeeded!!!!!

SUN

6/12/2013 05:58:55 am

worked immediately

ascen707

6/13/2013 02:12:15 am

Yes!! We tried like 30 times. The 671 cuts the time in half. But it depends how many people are on hold. But like I said after lime 30 times trying it, I got through. Thank uou for the trick!!

Mary

7/3/2013 04:11:44 am

It totally worked. Thank You!

Xerxes

7/19/2013 02:42:38 am

How the heck did you figure this out?! Ihave been trying to reach a person every day for a week. I follow these instructions for the first time and get through wait time 3 minutes. Thank you!

MareBear

7/30/2013 05:20:54 am

I tried six times alternating trying the 6-7-1 trick and the 213-477-1405 number. The 213-477-1405 finally worked.

Andrew

8/1/2013 02:13:24 am

Worked. Took a total of 5 mins to get through, provide the information needed and complete the call.

eboni

8/2/2013 04:38:33 am

it works... first press your language---then listen to long msg---then 671---then ssn---then decent wait time
saves 100 hrs of pain

PLP

8/5/2013 02:01:04 am

Got through to the rep who refused to do anything and said to call the general number 1-800-300-5616. This is a nightmare.

Jen

8/5/2013 02:27:03 am

THIS WORKED! I got through in 2 minutes with 671. Just make sure to wait til you get to the part where it starts listing options before hitting 671.

8/7/2013 04:49:21 am

I'm not sure how you ever figured out the 671 but after a couple of years of trying to get through by phone I googled"can't get through EDD unemployment" and your blog popped up. I am here to say it worked on my first try!!! Less than 3 minutes later I had a guy on the line!!! Thanks for your help!!!

Royce

8/9/2013 01:44:06 am

Wow! This worked.
I got throug in less then 3 minutes.
Thank you very much for the tip!

Kevin

8/12/2013 03:23:12 am

213-477-1405 worked!!! thank you so much!

Mrs Mio

8/13/2013 01:33:48 am

So been calling on Friday and Monday read this article on Monday afternoon after getting frustrated and tried the back number on Tuesday 8 15 and got thru no problem!!!! What am amazing experience I and shocked

Maria

8/13/2013 01:43:41 am

The 213 477 1405 number still works!!! Worked on first try after trying te tradional number for a week! Amazing

Doe

8/13/2013 04:38:16 am

worked after 4 attempts

WorkAtHomeMom link

8/20/2013 02:41:47 am

It Totally Worked!!! After calling a few times on my own and not getting through, I Googled " How to speak with an EDD representative". The 213 number worked as well but the operator didn't assist me. She told me to call the 800 #. I was speaking to an operator in less than 2 minutes!

Leslie

8/21/2013 05:04:27 am

Thanks so much! I did the 6-7-1 and was transferred within 2 minutes! So great of you to take the time to post this information!

Andrew

8/22/2013 02:03:20 am

Awesome! Thanks, this did really work. my last day of work was yesterday and this morning after dialing their number I got through on the third time. Allisa, thank you very much! God bless good hearts like you always :)

Spectre

8/27/2013 04:50:41 am

This worked for me as well, I did have to try a few times on the Vietnamese line though as it was answered by silence the first few times. The lady that answered spoke perfect English and was able to sort out my issue within about 5 minutes. Turns out the only reason I was not receiving my benefits was due to my address being too long, and they were missing a digit of my Apt #. This is the best way to contact EDD by phone for certain!

Rich

9/4/2013 02:46:02 am

WOW...I have been trying to get through for a whole WEEK !! It was showing issued 8/28 but nothing was paid to me. Used this method and got through in LESS than a minute and a half...the SCARY thing is...the reason they hadnt released it was because they were "waiting to hear from me" because of a mailing issue...if I wouldve kept trying THEIR way...I would have been DEAD cause I COULDNT get through.

Paul

9/9/2013 03:54:49 am

After a dozen attempts using the 213 number an operator picked up and said please hold. Thinking I would get help soon I held the line for nearly an hour and the person never came back. The holdisoc played forever. Going to have nightmares about that music now. It's a shame how impossible it is to connect with EDD.

Sam

9/10/2013 01:58:09 am

the 6-7-1 worked!!!! 1 minute hold time! u are the best thank you so much!!

sharon

9/11/2013 01:30:28 am

I found a # with real people!!!! 916-654-9140. It was busy a couple times and once I got a machine. called back 10 minutes later got a nice guy. FYI they !hanged the system Labor Day so all payments are expected to take up to 10 business days!

Renae link

9/13/2013 01:42:11 am

sonny

9/11/2013 02:13:50 am

omg it works tired the 213 number can never get through... tried this and the first time i got through

bay area

9/11/2013 05:01:51 am

Tried the 916-654-9140...guys really nice, directed me to an appropriate number :)

MaryAnne

9/12/2013 01:15:23 am

The 916 654 9140 number worked first try. The guy was helpful and I was done in 2 minutes!

Tony M link

9/24/2013 02:04:41 am

This feature no longer works. You get a recording...

Tony M

9/24/2013 02:06:27 am

This feature didn't work, Then it DID !!!!

Shawn

9/12/2013 03:45:33 am

This is Bullshit, none of this works!
You all must either be the same person or high as a giraffes pussy!

Adam

9/27/2013 01:52:19 am

Thank you Shawn, that made me lol. Ur right, none of this works

liz

12/16/2013 06:58:22 am

Lol it works. U just gotta be patient

Jeff link

12/31/2013 06:08:06 am

Thank you liz. Patience really is the key. No method works 100% of the time, but just simply calling the regular line works almost 0% of the time. You increase your odds of getting through when you use the methods listed on the "Tricks to Get Through..." page. Don't give up!

Slick Stick

3/2/2017 03:48:47 pm

Hey Shawn didn't work for me either 3/2/17. But what did work for disability was to dial the 1-800-480-3287. Wait for the prerecorded lady then hit 13240. It will tell you the wait is 7-10 minutes. If it is longer than that it will tell you too many callers waiting. But this gets you there in 10 seconds WITHOUT having to enter your S.S.

You are welcome =)

Joe

9/12/2013 09:25:00 am

I tried the 213 number about 20 times, I finally got through and after being transferred twice I was able to talk to A REAL PERSON!!!! It takes a while but this number did work.

HiDesCyn

9/13/2013 03:13:24 am

Thank you! 213# worked for me. Just asked to be transferred to my local office when operator answered. Was speaking with live person within 15 minutes and had my claim cleared up due to their new system issues in another 5 minutes. Thanks again!

Pam Hughes

9/15/2013 12:19:52 pm

Where in the world of web sites and everything else did EDD think to give out information that they were using a new system and for us to expect delays? Another attitude of theirs that we don't really exist or worth their time. I know we all like to eat and pay out bills.

Matt

9/16/2013 03:59:45 am

The 916# doesn't help..All they do is send an email to them but are really of no help to get your issues solved.

Jennifer D

9/18/2013 04:18:14 am

Ugh none of these are working! The 5616 number starts with "thank you, but we have more calls than we can handle", and 671 will not work. If I get the "welcome..." and hit 671 I can get into the main menu but it disconnects me anyway. Vietnamese line disconnects every time, and so does the 213 direct line. None of the tips are working for me. I guess it's hit or miss

scott h.

9/19/2013 04:55:47 am

after trying the 213# for an hour I finally got through only to be told by the lady that this was for eligibility appointments only and she could not transfer me to a new claims rep but she did give me the 800 # that we all know doesn't work. Sigh......

TONY M. link

9/24/2013 02:02:33 am

The 213 worked , hit 0, took about 10 minutes of tries. But unfortunately she said it was handled through the San Diego office and didn't have that number. Any ideas? Thanks

Andrea T.

9/24/2013 03:21:39 am

It worked for my husband. Thank you so much!

Brian Peck

9/24/2013 03:23:10 am

The 6-7-1 method gets me to the right place, but I'm consistently getting a recording telling me the EDD offices are closed and to call back during regular business hours, Mon-Fri 8am to Noon. Problem is it's 10 am on Tuesday and I'm getting the "were closed recording...Huh? EDD is a mess... The difficulty involved in getting through to EDD to file a claim for our much needed benefits is criminal!

Amanda

9/24/2013 07:46:17 am

Okay everyone, I got through today!!!! Someone on this site suggested contacting your area state controllers office for help, I did this and was pleasantly surprised to see an email back within 24 hours. In the email they gave me this number (916) 654-9140. The guy who answered was very nice and looked up my claim and said I had to call a different office (I live in the IE, specifically Moreno Valley), he gave me this number (619) 525-4995. It took me all day to get through and will go to a busy signal randomly after having to press zero to stay on hold, I realized this office is open later than the 800 number, and got through on my first try when I called at 12:15pm, it took about 10 minutes pressing zero to stay on the line when prompted (about every 30 seconds or so) and a lady finally picked up and asked me to hold. Then I was on "actual" hold and knew I had finally made it!! She picked up again about 10-15 minutes later and asked for my social and looked up my account, she said I needed to speak with an adjuster and said that all of the adjusters were on lunch until 1:00pm and said I would need to call back, I almost lost my mind when she told me that, and she said the only other way would be to be placed on hold, which of course I chose to do, after about 50 minutes of holding she came back on the line and transferred me, and I FINALLY got to speak with someone. If I ever need to get through again I will be using this method and calling after 1:00pm. I think people call less after noon because most people assume that every phone line closes at 12:00pm but they don't. Thank you so much to this site, without it I would have never gotten as far as I did!!!

Good luck to the rest of you!

Lela

11/18/2019 10:15:31 am

Thanks Amanda your asome amazing it worked 9166549140 lady said edd office I said I need help about my disability info was transferred done in 5 mins Rather than 2 hours

Amanda

9/24/2013 09:03:18 am

The person I spoke with at the (916) number that I posted below told me that the reason they say to call back during normal business hours is because the system shuts down when it's overwhelmed with callers and the queue can't hold anymore people.

Tim

9/25/2013 03:05:47 am

OMG! It worked!!!! Heads up guys! You got this with a little patience! 671! Social and wait time will be produced. If not, keep trying. It WILL work!

Juliia

9/26/2013 01:21:37 am

I literally called at 7:56 AM i pressed 1 fire my language heard the long annoying message than finally came to a recording of "our offices are currently closed" i quickly still pressed 6-7-1. Than it said please hold I transfer you to the.next available agenr it asked for my social than said my expected wait time was 3 minutes...however my call was answered in 30 seconds...spoke to a lady who was very helpful after almost 2 weeks of trying I finally got through using Alisas method. Word of advice there offices are now closing at 12 due to budget cuts its bs! Call after 12 and even if the message says there closed still dial the 6-7-1 it'll get you through to an agent best of luck all!

gpmartin

6/15/2015 04:45:57 am

This option worked! However, even though I have a letter that says I've been awarded a certain amount, the woman I got on the phone says, and I quote, "we send that letter out to everyone who files"! Seriously? With my wages and estimated payment? I filed my claim, it was denied, I appealed immediately and my award letter crossed in the mail...so today I get the letter that says my claim has gone to the appeals board...aaaagggghhhhh WTF

Badger

10/1/2013 03:03:32 am

916 654 9140
WORKS!!! Guy picked up and said "EDD please hold" and came back in about 10 mins and answered all of my questions :) YESSSS!!!

Ms Ann

1/31/2014 08:04:20 am

Just called the 916 number got a really nice guy. Thx It worked

THANK YOU

10/2/2013 01:18:10 am

This was a Godsend, THANK YOU so much. I just called, and the entire process took less than 12 minutes. I did have to call the 800 number multiple times, until I got the "Welcome to EDD" message rather than the "Thank you for caling..." Anyhow, I did the 6-7-1, then entered my SS number, and then was transferred. I got the information I needed. THANK YOU again for this awesome tip.

Mary

10/2/2013 03:57:15 am

It worked! I got through but that office could not help me because I am in the Sacramento office. I asked her politely to transfer me to the Sacramento office and she did as a courtesy transfer. After hitting 0s about 15 times, I eventually got through.

Mary

10/2/2013 03:59:59 am

My previous message was for The 213 477 1405 number.

dee

10/7/2013 01:55:33 am

That 213 # worked but its only for LOS ANGELES & I'm assigned to SAN BERNARDINO. I told her how badly I've been trying to get a hold of someone (emailing for weeks, calling for days) & she transferred me to someone but it rung like 15 times then I heard a busy signal :(

Monica

10/7/2013 03:52:21 am

Uggg I have literally called over 100 times I did the 671 method and after putting in my SS# it says they have too many calls and the 213 # also rings and rings and then hang ups on me

Justine Flores

10/8/2013 03:28:08 am

After trying the 800 and doing the 671 trick and calling the 213 number (kept hanging up on me.) I was going to give up I finally tried (916) 654-9140 and the super nice guy put me on hold waited for 5 mins then he transferred me . I got a hold of two people and helped me out. It works just keep trying.

Brian

10/8/2013 08:38:29 am

I tried the 213 number and it worked. They are open after 12. Only took a couple minutes and got transferred to 3 people and finally got some help.

Ashley

10/9/2013 02:56:52 am

The (213) number worked as of October 9, 2013! Transferred a couple of times, then reached a really nice person who helped me with every issue I had and resent a claim form to my new address!!! Thank you so much! Number is (213) 477-1405

Ashley

10/9/2013 03:09:27 am

I tried the 213 number and for the first time in over 2 weeks (over 600 phone calls to the 800 number...and that is NOT a joke) I am finally on hold with REAL hold music. A live person picked up and said "I am trying to find someone for you. Please hold". All I need is a CLAIM FORM to fill out b/c they forgot to send it to me in the mail and due to their new rule, you cannot do "over the phone" unless you did it that way last time and when I register, it says "use paper form". Um... I need a paper form in order to fill out a paper form? When I email, they say to call the 800 #. OMG people, it's been over a month and I can't get help!

Enrique link

10/9/2013 03:45:58 am

thanks guys the # (213) 477-1405 works i tried few minutes ago...finally i spoke with somebody who help me...after more than a week ..thanks a lot

Cindy Nydell

10/9/2013 04:03:01 am

I could not get through on the 800 even with the trick. I tried the 213 number and just kept hitting 0 and go no where. Then tried 916-654-9140 and they gave me another number 909-383-4663. Now I am sitting on hold and hoping a human will answer the phone. Very frustrating.

Susan

11/20/2013 01:32:26 am

The guy was very nice and gave me the 909 number since they are the ones handling my claim. Did you ever get a live person calling the 909-383-4663 number? I was also given that number from when I called the 916-654-9140 number.

Rachel

10/9/2013 04:20:25 am

After trying to get through all morning with no success I decided to try the (213) # and got through to someone within a few minutes and my issue was resolved in quickly. That number DEFINITELY works! WHEE!!!! Thank you to the initial person for figuring this out!

Nicola link

10/17/2013 01:12:41 am

This does work and you don't have to listen to the long message.
If he says welcome, press 1 immediately. Then wait for him to begin his next sentence and press 671 then you will be on hold. Worked first time for me.

If you get the too many calls/busy message you will just be cut off at the end so hangup and redial. It's the welcome message where it works.

Mike

10/17/2013 06:30:05 am

Canyou file a claim with the 213 number? I live in LA

Monica

10/21/2013 03:02:31 am

This worked for me this morning! I started calling exactly at 7:59 finally got through after calling 10+ times... remember it has to say welcome not thank you for calling... once it says welcome to the edd that's when I know I'm in.... then I pressed 1 for English... right after that I start to hear the next options I pressed 671 fast an then it had me enter my ssn an then it put me on hold with some music an within a minute or so a lady picked up an helped with my issue! I have been trying to get in for over a week it's so frustrating!!! But thank God for this post it worked for me... good luck all!!!!

10/21/2013 04:13:22 am

The 213# worked. It wasn't the right office but the lady transferred me to the right place. Thank god. After 2hrs from my 1st phone call I finally got the answers I needed.

Ali

10/22/2013 02:35:34 am

Thanks so much! I called the 800# starting right at 7:59, finally got the welcome message hit 1 and then 671. Got through to putting in SS# several times, but then got the message that there were too many people waiting and to call back later. Kept trying and after 20 or so minutes got through to a hold time of 3 minutes. After about 5 minutes a VERY helpful employee helped me with my issue. All in all from start to finish it was about an hour and well worth it to have my payment authorized.

SmarterThanEDD

10/24/2013 02:15:17 am

916 number works just have some patience with the guy and he will help you quickly and gave me the San Bernadino office number which also handles Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga and Ontario areas as well. I made 432 calls between the 800 number and the 213 number then only made one call to the 916 number. When I called my local office I was done and rescheduled in a matter of minutes.....Good Luck to all.

SmarterThanEDD

10/24/2013 02:17:43 am

San Bernadino office number is 415-351-7200
Sacramento office number is 916-654-9140

David

10/30/2013 01:45:11 am

OMG it really works now i can pay my rent thanks so much.....
: ) 415-351-7200 first time

Beth

10/25/2013 04:41:36 am

After so many attempts I tried the 213-477-1405 I only had to wait for about 10 min after pressing 0 so many times to wait for the operator the trick is you have to push 0 right after they say press 0 to wait for the operator or call (back) later ...you have to press 0 on the word (BACK) or else it hangs up on you good luck

JanetteMcCormack

10/25/2013 05:25:11 am

I was so happy to hear a human being answer on the 213 number. The lady took my social security number, then put me on hold. I have ben listening to the music now for 55minutes. I don't think she is coming back. You think? Now I am really mad.....

JanetteMcCormack

10/25/2013 06:55:04 am

I finally got through to Sacramento. Problems all solved.916-654-9140. Could have saved myself a lot of pain and frustration.

JanetteMcCormack

10/25/2013 06:49:47 am

After listening to the music for almost an hour, I finally gave up one more call to Sacramento They picked up right away and everything was taken in minutes.So happy now. I wl there next time if I have a problem. 916-654-9140

chris

11/14/2013 02:55:12 am

this number does not work it askes to enter a phone number and pin....idk what that does but this number is bogus....and none of the other numbers are getting threw, the 800 number is horrible because too many people are trying the same thing, and these other 213 numbers just ring and ring and ring....this is all just crap i hate the EDD with a passion

Chris

1/7/2014 04:47:27 am

Ok I retract my previous statement...the 213 number is awesome, yea it took me a few times of pressing 0 and holding for an operator but they transfered me to this guy who stayed on the phone with me for like a half hour and explained everything to me about my claim and extensions......thanks so much

10/29/2013 03:37:17 pm

IT WORKED!!!!! <3333

Heather

11/1/2013 04:44:18 am

Well, it took about half an hour of trying and waiting on hold (after 3 hours of unsuccessfully attempting every other method known to man) but I finally got to talk to a real person. She asked for my social so she could transfer me to "my" office (Sac county) but I basically begged her not to because I had already been transferred to that office and had been disconnected 3 times. She actually stayed on the line with me until we reached somebody who she spoke to on my behalf. Thank you so much to the gal I spoke to at 213-477-1405! They looked up my information and are sending me 6 claim forms covering the time period I should have been receiving benefits. Time will tell if the forms are actually going to reach me and if they will be processed... but it is a first step at least.

Nicola Henry

11/14/2013 03:49:10 am

UPDATE TO THIS INFORMATION
They now make you choose your language.
So, if you hear "thank you" hang up. Otherwise you will listen to a horribly long message and then it hangs up on you.
If you hear "welcome", press 1 for english then immediately press 671 and it will put you on hold. It's simple and it works providing you do it right at 8am or one minute before.

sarah

11/15/2013 01:59:49 am

OMG...6-7-1 as soon as you get to the main menu sent me directly into queue and It said I had a 3 minute wait. I actually waited and talked to my first real person. SO freakin' awesome.

kevin

11/19/2013 01:22:44 am

Finally! Dialed 213-477-1405 kept pressing zero after the machine said busy then finally got to talk to somebody after calling back like three times. Then I got rerouted twice and the last rep asked me which number I Dialed and I lied and said I Dialed the 1800# and he helped me from there haha thanks to everyone for the help and Goodluck to the rest trying to get through.. don't give up!

MikeG

11/19/2013 07:44:48 am

I wish it was that easy. Been on the phone for almost 8 hours this week. Using 6-7-1, I got thru 43 times and hung up on 43 times because there's too many people ahead of me or the system is down. I've started at 7:59 like everybody else. This is incredibly frustrating.

MikeG

11/20/2013 01:14:58 am

Persistance pays off. After 30x redialing, I finally got thru to Donna, a 60-something rep out of the San Diego office. She was great and really helpful.

Ashley

11/20/2013 03:58:49 am

Does anyone know the Inglewood Offices number? I keep calling the 714 and 213 numbers and they keep transferring me but no one from that office will ever pick up.

12/30/2013 07:10:35 am

310 330 5905 But they never answer. Good luck I have been trying since 12/26

Ashley

11/20/2013 03:59:34 am

The San Diego Call Center is where I keep getting my mail from.. what is that office number?

Pmg

11/20/2013 04:48:10 am

I've been trying for a month, after calling the714 # it took twenty freakin minutes but compared to 3 months, I'm happy, their systems are upgrading and payments won't be released until u call, they approved my claim oct 5, it wasn't released until today, infuriating, but finally I know I'm getting it, don't waste time with 18003005616, never get through, take my advice use 714 6874400, because they won't release your debit card untilu do, I love everyone that helped me, thank you from my family and myself, after your call and release of funds, it will take 7 to10 business days to receive it, better knowing than saying to yourself, I hope 7- 10 days is accurate, but if not by 10 days, I'll call this number again, I'm upset to a point, but at lest I know

Best of luck

Susan

11/20/2013 08:31:18 am

I pretty much gave up after 12pm calling the 800#, 213# and 909#. But I picked up my phone again around 1:30pm and dialed the 213# and hit 0 for about 3 times and a nice lady picked up (finally) after my 39758397503 attempt calls all morning. I gave her my SSN and she had advised me that San Bernadino is where my claim benefits are being processed. She then put me on hold to transfer me. I got a nice lady within 3 mins. She answered all my questions and more. I feel so much better now knowing where my status is on my claim benefits and not feeling left in the dark. Good luck everyone and Thanks again for the Tip folks!

Robert Miller

11/27/2013 02:39:25 am

This absolutely works!!!! I do not understand why this combination of numbers puts you through a live operator but some how it does. If your as frustrated as I was with this calling system, I highly recommend you try the trick of pressing 1 then 6 7. If you do not get through the first time it is OK. Hang up and try again until it connects you to a live operator and gives you a wait time.

Debra

12/2/2013 06:11:29 am

I called the 213 number and she could not help me but she did put me through to the lady that did my interview. I got to leave a message and on the message it stated that she will call back in 48 hours. I pray by the grace of God this works. I have been waiting since 10/22 to see if I even qualify.

steph

12/5/2013 04:52:14 am

6195254995 worked for me! call after 12 pm.

snygord

12/6/2013 03:33:21 am

I called the 916 Sacramento number. Explained that I couldn't fill out the application online due to a previous job that I had out of state. Told a very kind and helpful man that I had been trying for days to get through to the 800 number. He confirmed that the 800 number is almost impossible to get through. He then walked me through the process to find an online application that I could print and fax, and would be processed in 3-5 days. The form is found at this web address. You can fill it out on your computer and fax it the number shown on the last page. http://www.edd.ca.gov/pdf_pub_ctr/de1101id.pdf

So much easier!!!

12/9/2013 03:16:02 am

I just dialed the (800) 300-5616 number, heard the Welcome message, pressed 1 - 6 - 7 - 3, entered my social security number, then was told my wait time is 3 minutes. I'm still holding as I am typing this message, but this is the farthest I have ever gotten.

Wait, someone just answered -- I am speaking with Tiffany now!

Sooooo Excited

12/16/2013 03:49:17 am

The 714# so helpful. directed me to the office i needed to contat... and even updated my address.. woo hoo

Sooooo Excited

12/16/2013 04:05:45 am

714 687 4400

c.c

1/6/2014 12:44:49 am

Call 909.383.4663. Woman was very nice. They will ask you for ss#. So that they can direct you to the office handling your claim. Took a total of 10 minutes fron start to finish.

John

1/10/2014 01:11:46 am

the 909 number worked so fast that when someone answered I was so surprised I almost forgot what I was doing! They take your SSN and direct you to another office. Even though I got a "all operators are busy" message, it gives me the option to stay on hold. Still waiting....

John

1/10/2014 01:40:18 am

UPDATE: It worked!!! I finally got through and found out I forgot to fill in one of the questions on my continued claim form. They did it for me over the phone and said payment would be processed in 24-48 hours! I feel like I just won the Olympics!

So, call 909-383-4663 and you will be directed to whatever office handles your claim. Then just keep hitting 0 to wait for an operator.

EJB

1/15/2014 03:40:23 am

Called the 213 number this morning and was told NO ONE is getting any unemployment as of 12/28/2013 because of the Republicans in Congress voting against the funds. THEY have jobs and their bills are getting paid! I have been looking for a job almost a year now and can't find anything. Now what do I do????? These Republicans need to be handled........

Lanea

1/28/2014 01:28:41 am

I've been calling and sending emails and I finally did sum research and this trick works! It is 2014! And it works LOL. Got thru on my first try and took a small detail for them to release my payment.

Amanda

1/28/2014 01:46:22 am

671 worked for me of course push 1 for English 2 for Spanish first then 671 took 2 times to get put in the que but was put in and only had to wait 3 minutes thanks for your help called over 300 in the last week

Susan

2/11/2014 04:29:45 am

Thank you so much for this tip!! It worked! The key is to keep calling, I called about 10 times and finally got through and was able to speak to someone that looked up my claim. Keep calling even if you get the busy tone or disconnected!

mario

2/11/2014 05:02:03 am

Just called the 530-741-4151 number after weeks of tryng to get info,after losing my house due to delayed paymnts after almost losing my new appt for another delay, I got thru to an edd PERSON that was super nice, asked for my social and checked all my info and verified for me that everything looks good and ill be getn paid by end of week! Informed me that system is for some reason sending out claim forms for one week and told me if I recieve claim for one week I wil recieve one every week instead of biweekly and get paid weekly instead of by weekly, there will be no breaks in my benefits or delays. Problem is being worked on but for now this is how it is.tried 213# for half hour with no luck.tried 909# it rings and hangs up,530# worked and after 12pm I was able to talk with someone. Thanks for the help friends, your not only life savers but home savers!

William

2/21/2014 01:40:17 am

Called the 714 #. Pressed 0 once and then was prompted for my SSN. She informed me that this was not the correct office but transferred me to the correct person immediately and now I am speaking with him!

Annie

4/8/2014 04:39:48 am

Called the 1800#, then dialed 6-7-1 after selecting English and was placed on hold to speak to a rep. Was on the phone with a real person in less than a minute. Thanks for the tip!!

Suzanne

4/14/2014 01:32:14 am

6-7-1 are my new favorite numbers!!!! IT WORKED!!!! thank you thank you.

Chris Nelson

4/17/2014 01:24:14 am

Thank you! Worked for me as well. Apparently I needed to speak to someone in the San Diego office and they just transferred me there and a very nice woman took care of it.

Dawn

6/5/2014 01:41:50 am

This totally worked for Ca EDD, short wait time!

Steve

6/9/2014 01:48:22 am

The 6-7-1 trick worked for me this morning.

john b link

6/18/2014 09:16:06 am

6,7,1 totally worked for me this morning.I tried calling 800 number at 8:00 first thing.I got kicked right off 5-6 times.Then i remembered seing the trick online and tried it.Got through first try.Amazing cant believe i wasted so much time before.

Mel

6/23/2014 04:32:53 am

This still works! At 11am, I called the 800 number and kept calling until the "Welcome" message came on. Then pressed 1. As soon as the next message began, I pressed 671 and was transferred to a person (within about a 5 min. wait time). AMAZING. I have been trying to get a hold of an actual person for a special claim for months. THANK YOU!

Moni

7/1/2014 01:40:11 am

It worked!!! I was getting so pissed!!! So relieved to finally talk to someone! Can't believe how hard it is to get a frickin job, especially when you have 16 years of experience with a good company. Ridiculous...that I have to struggle while all of these idiot losers on welfare are just sitting around doing drugs and having kids. So ANNOYING.

Richard

8/1/2015 10:04:46 am

I agree. I am so annoyed at working so hard only to have the federal government give my hard earned money to others because they had children and I didn't. Then those people have even more children and take drugs....You sound like a great woman.

Gia

7/2/2014 02:32:19 am

That 6-7-1 trick WORKS. I literally JUST got off the phone with EDD and got right through after being hung up on. Just call, wait for the welcome message. You MUST select the language you want the call continued in, or you'll get hung up on. AFTER you select your preferred language, THEN hit 6-7-1 fast, and you'll be transferred right through!!! I was skeptical, but it 100% worked for me.

sixfoursoul

7/7/2014 04:27:27 am

OMG! worked the first time ...wow !

Chelsea

7/21/2014 01:14:51 am

This works! I've been trying to get ahold of someone for MONTHS! Thank you!

Marcela

7/21/2014 01:26:38 am

3 minute wait time to get through to a rep using the 800# trick! SWEEEEET!!!!

Shannon

7/25/2014 02:58:31 am

You so rock this helped so much tried getting through 800 # for 2 weeks first try with this 3 min wait problem solved in 10 awesome

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7/25/2014 06:24:58 pm

nice posts

Lolo

8/4/2014 08:38:53 am

The number completely worked for me on the first try, twice!! Thanks you guys...this is a wonderful tip!! So appreciate it!

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8/21/2014 05:35:56 pm

I can see that you are putting a lot of efforts into your site. Keep posting the good work. Some really helpful information in there. Nice to see your site.

Willow

9/23/2014 01:57:44 am

Thank you so much for your assistance. I've been calling them since last Wednesday - wasn't aware of the limited hours. However, once I knew the hours I began calling them at 8am straight up and still received the ever famous, "due to the number of callers ahead of you, you will have to call back at another time."

Today I tried the tip listed before yours and got a person who wasn't able to actually help me but was able to see a portion of my issue. I tried your tip and now, I'm actually on hold for an actual representative.

It would seem with the UE rate so high in California that they could assist more clients if they hired some of the people who are looking for employment so that they had extended hours and people didn't have to resort to tricking the system.

Additional tip, be genuine in your kindness toward who ever you speak with. Even at 8:30am they have the, "I'm over this sound in their voice and are rushing you off the phone."

Jann link

9/24/2014 02:15:52 am

Allisa
The number posted here is a life saver. Yesterday I sat by the phone waiting for a telephone interview, NEVER HAPPENED. And being Bi- Polar I wanted to throw anything to help. Was trying again this morning getting more frustrated I went on-line. I saw the web site. Guess what it works. Thank you so much :)

joe

11/12/2014 12:16:58 am

This worked! I got through right away and wait time was 2min. I tried other tricks that were suggested by other people, but this one is the fastest!

Jerrie

12/8/2014 12:53:30 am

Allisa Thank you so much for the trick to get through, I tried it and got through in 15 minutes

Joe

1/23/2015 12:57:09 am

I am dumbfounded that this worked, but IT DID! I had to try twice, but second time I got put on hold for 6 minutes... Thanks!

Leini

2/2/2015 12:22:28 am

As of January 2015, this trick still worked! Thank you! My wait time was only 3 minutes after I did the trick. This was after calling and calling and being told to call back later.

Ani o

2/3/2015 08:47:19 am

Omg it really worked! I called tge 213 number and this lady answered. I said please please dont hang up. I explained my situation. She looked up my info and told me everything is ok and i should get paid soon. God Bless you guys for posting this info. Love you all!!!

Sachi

2/25/2015 12:09:04 am

I just tried Allisa's trick and it worked. Called the 800 #, heard the welcome, pressed 1, heard the next recording and dialed 671, entered ssn, pressed 1 to confirm and was instantly put through to a live person. No que, no wait time and I called at 8am. Thanks so much for the tip.

3/3/2015 02:00:49 am

The 213 number worked. Someone answered right away, then I was on hold for 12 mins but she was able to get me the info I needed.

4/15/2015 02:02:54 am

4/23/2015 02:16:33 am

671 totally worked!!! Yay thank you!

Marcos

6/8/2015 02:27:51 am

It Works Thank You Very Much!!!

Thanks it work for me

6/24/2015 02:41:46 am

Josh

7/7/2015 01:31:35 am

Worked!!!! I was helped by a nice woman and she fixed everything on my claim.

Richard

7/7/2015 04:27:23 am

I just used this method and it worked. Was placed on hold for 4 minutes.

7/8/2015 02:43:53 am

Thank you SO much for this tip! I was on hold for 6-8 minutes, then a nice woman came on and quickly resolved my issue.

Luke

7/17/2015 01:44:08 am

I love you sooooo much... I kept calling and calling and I was disconnected over and over, so don't give up! Choose your language preference dial 671 fast, it will prompt you to input your SS# and I was transferred to talk to a rep. Wait time says 10 min. Life is good, thanks for the tip.

Richard

8/1/2015 10:01:02 am

Life is good because you are getting paid for not working.....

Think about what u say

10/20/2015 08:46:02 am

Life is not that good when you get laid off. So think before you speak :)

Monica

7/24/2015 03:55:23 am

I tried a few but couldn't get through until I tried: 714-687-4400. I was on hold for maybe 3 mins tops!! Good luck all.

Ben

7/29/2015 03:42:33 am

Tried this and got through to a bilingual representative. Everything was handled and I can put this to rest.

Thanks

Kel

8/12/2015 03:08:28 am

Just wanted to thank whomever came up with the 671. I was on hold for about 5 minutes and now i have spoke with someone and hopefully my issue is handled.

Successful &happy

8/12/2015 09:44:59 am

Just tried Alissas trick (8.12.15)it totally worked immediately, as soon as you press#1 for english they say welcome, DON'T LISTEN TO REST, just press the #6,7,1 fast and they do ask for SS# and your next in line!

finally got through

8/24/2015 02:07:36 am

800 number trick still working as of today

bill

8/25/2015 05:27:38 am

It worked for me! Just a 5 minute wait for a real person.
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fran

9/3/2015 04:57:54 am

just did the 800# 6 7 1
got through on first try to a lady who turned me over to a young gentlemen and all is good now

Angel

9/16/2015 10:33:47 am

How does it work to get through to disibility? Any help appreciated

10/1/2015 08:48:59 am

800#, 671 is working
(714) did not work for me. I spoke to someone who just told me to call the 800 number.

Patricia

10/9/2015 10:31:08 am

714 number said they were not a call center. Took my ss# transferred me to the office handling my claim. I never got anyone. Hung up, tried the 800# then the 6,7,1 trick (after selecting English) confirmed my ss#, then spoke to someone in 5 mins. !!!!

jan

11/20/2015 10:57:02 am

Called the 800 number and chose 1 for english, then pushed 671 right away. WORKED! I'm currently on hold. Earlier, I kept going back and forth with the menu.. and get booted off because "Too many callers." Wtf lol. THANKS!!!

Happy Guy

11/23/2015 09:10:39 am

I had to try a few times, but this worked great. On the phone now. Thanks!

Ken

11/23/2015 10:21:41 am

The 1 pause then 671 worke for me today.

Thank you

rebecca

12/4/2015 09:14:45 am

I tried all the options, and the one that worked was the 800 number, dial 1, listen to "bot", then quickly press 671, and give social. the recording THEN said, they are receiving a large volume of calls, but then said would call me back in approximately 6 minutes. Almost miraculously, they called back in 6 minutes and helped me in a matter of minutes!

Felix

12/7/2015 10:53:27 am

Works like a charm... Requested callback and got it in 6 minutes.

12/23/2015 08:25:49 am

Hey yall just a heads up and update the thread,the 671 method still works,i repeat 671 method still works,ok bye

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1/22/2016 10:02:34 am

Sweet baby Jesus,it worked! After 4 weeks of calling & getting hung up on, I found this site. The 671 method worked! I entered my SS & phone number then was told I'd get a call back in 6 minutes. I got a call back in 5! Thanks for the trick!

Frstr8ted

2/23/2016 12:52:52 pm

You also have to be aware that they are only available til noon.

Frstr8ted

2/23/2016 12:49:25 pm

I applied of unemployment years ago and had to do it again. Things changed. They no longer have live reps after 12PM PST. I tried to reschedule the EDD phone interview on UI Online (which is update to webcert) and it said there were no other available times. I have a phone interview for a job! EDD needs to be more flexible. If I were in the hospital or my husband was, I would be screwed. I had to reschedule the job phone interview. They suck. The phone options have changed. The only way to speak to a representative is to call the number and wait for the UI prompt and then hit 5 to speak to a live person. I they dialing back on time available because of the economy or because they think that most of the info is available online and on the process is automated they don't need to be available longer?

Adi

2/26/2016 10:29:22 am

Just wanna say I dialed 800# and then 1 and waited for all the prompts and immediately dialed 671, worked perfectly for me and i'm currently on the phone with a rep.

stacy

4/1/2016 12:07:46 pm

Thanks! This worked! They do close at 12pm PST!

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4/1/2016 03:38:41 pm

4/1/16 ..just called the 714 #, worked beautifully!! fixed what I needed to fix.

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4/20/2016 03:04:38 pm

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Mike

5/17/2016 08:41:21 am

May 2016...still working called the 1800 number and had a 1 minute wait time... Thanks

Katie

6/13/2016 09:01:17 am

671 worked perfect after dialing 1!

Jessica

6/14/2016 08:12:02 am

Hello all having issues with CA 671 WORKED !

less than a minute wait!

hope to get my issue resolved XD

chilidawg

7/15/2016 08:50:06 am

6-7-1 absolutely works!!

7/22/2016 01:54:52 pm

worked great, Huge thanks!!!!

8/4/2016 11:46:10 am

It worked!

Jenn

8/5/2016 11:55:09 am

dial 1-800-300-5616, then select 1 or English or 2 for Spanish and then quickly 6-7-1 . You will enter your 9 digit SS# and you will speak to a live representative.

Lauren

8/5/2016 11:59:12 am

Totally worked, thank you soo much!!! On point!! ♥

Zulma

8/9/2016 09:40:51 am

This Worked!!!! Thank you! 8-9-16 @9:40am

Kevin

8/16/2016 10:52:30 am

This worked to this day. 08-16-16 10:30am

Crazy how this is the only way to get to them! Thank you so much for sharing

Mr. Oz

8/19/2016 08:44:12 am

This worked perfectly the first time. I got through within a minute to a person who handled several aspects of claims problems, and then transferred me to tech support -- again, less than a minute wait, and that guy was friendly and helpful, and stuck with it until it was resolved. After 6 weeks of being unable to login, I now have normal access again.

Patricia Wagner

8/23/2016 10:11:37 am

Holy cow, this works like a charm. I have gotten wait times from 1 minute to 6 minutes.

christine

8/26/2016 02:02:40 am

OMG TOTALLY WORKS, THANK YOU !!!!

ChefBudz

9/9/2016 08:53:11 am

I am on a 4 min hold after trying your 'trick' Thank You!!!! I tend to be skeptical of 99% of anything that seems too easy... But it was! You are my Hero today!! XOXO

Julie D

9/15/2016 09:54:24 am

I was a skeptical on this method but after having no luck getting through, tried it and it worked. I was put on hold and unfortunately the line got disconnected after about a minute, called back using the same procedure and it worked again.

Jenny

9/22/2016 10:10:09 am

OMG, thank you! doing the 6-7-1 trick totally worked!!! Bless your heart!

10/3/2016 08:44:11 am

after dialing 1-800-300-5616 and pressing 1 for english, quickly press 671 to speak to an operator, God bless

Cammy

10/3/2016 11:15:15 am

Wow this worked on 10/3/2016

10/31/2016 10:43:41 am

671 worked perfectly for me this morning. Got through in less than two minutes----ON A MONDAY. Thanks for this tip!!!

11/2/2016 08:39:27 am

This worked like a charm - first try was talking to a rep within 5 minutes. Thank you to the OP for this tip! It's a shame taxpayers have to jump through hoops to get the information they need from state agencies.

11/2/2016 08:43:19 am

I forgot to add - I was calling on behalf of my employer so I didn't want to input my SSN. I used 000-00-0000 and it accepted it.

Irene

11/16/2016 10:01:18 am

This totally worked! I got an EDD person after waiting 4 min on hold. Don't call those local phone numbers like the other posts recommend. You might wait forever on hold and then a surly operator transfers you back to that 1-800 number, the exact place you were trying to avoid in the first place.

Christine

11/18/2016 09:59:04 am

super sad this no longer works. :(

Julie

11/22/2016 09:29:42 am

Hallelujah. I tried what someone else suggested and talked to someone from Disability today after trying multiple times! THANK YOU to that person for sharing!!! I called the dreaded main disability number 1-800-480-3287. Then so as follows: As soon as you hear the recording hit "1". Then at the next recording hit "1" again. Then you'll hear about 5 minutes of recording. Then you will be prompted for your Social Security #. Then you will be prompted for your PIN. At the next recording hit "0". Then I got a recording "Wait time is 7-10 minutes". And I listened to music for about 25 minutes and THEN TALKED TO SOMEONE IN DISABILITY! It works if you stick with it! I called around 8:45 am on a Tuesday. I tried these steps previously and they didn't work and I kept getting the "We're sorry the max number of callers has been reached." But KEPT TRYING THIS AND IT WORKED TODAY!

Mark

5/28/2020 02:45:24 pm

this WORKED! but only to reset online password

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11/28/2016 02:18:10 pm

ohh shi* thank you! ill pay it forward!

Larry

12/1/2016 12:38:25 pm

Just tried the Allisa's trick (j6-7-1) and it worked beautifully! Thanks so much for posting this. As John said, I'll pay it forward.

Annie

12/8/2016 08:39:54 am

12/8/2016 WORKED! The 1800 number with 1-6-7-1 worked. This is the best thread on the internet. Thank you to the original pveryone for keeping this information alive.

Annie

12/8/2016 10:29:00 am

For those of you filing for Paid Family Leave, either taking care of a disabled number, or bonding with a new child, the main EDD line will not help you. This is the number to call for SDI Paid Family Leave.

877-238-4373

For live person, listen for message, then press 1-3-1-3-0

The representative I got, Robert, was one of the most helpful customer service people I've ever talked to. He was apologetic that my claim was not processed sooner and overly helpful. Over the phone he authorized my entire six weeks of payment and even gave me the phone number for Bank of America EDD department, suggesting that I call them to make sure that my debit card would be sent out in a timely manner (they have been experiencing issues with people not receiving their debit cards). What a great human being! I have renewed faith in humanity :)

Annie

12/8/2016 10:31:49 am

Here is the dedicated Bank of America number for EDD debit cards. 866-692-9374

Danielle Bauchman

12/13/2016 09:45:12 am

It totally worked! Thank you!

genell grant-zepher

12/14/2016 07:22:00 pm

The tip worked thanks I used the 2134771405 got though

12/21/2016 09:36:51 am

This site was an amazing find! 1.800.300.5616 an then the 671 worked like charm. I got a very helpful gentlemen on the line, and went so far as to ask him how to actually get a hold of someone otherwise and he said the 800 number above was the only number they give out.

RAWL

1/4/2017 09:30:58 am

^ Confirming the 6-7-1 method is still working in the new year. This was after trying the other methods. Cheers to 2017!!

SMHANNERS

1/19/2017 09:01:51 am

Still appears to be working today 1/18/17! On hold with EDD now after trying for days!

Susan

1/24/2017 09:22:44 am

January 2017
THIS TOTALLY WORKED! I have been trying for three days calling and via internet, getting no where! I did Alyssa's trick...called the 1800# and as soon as the automated guy started talking I hit the 6-7-1 and got through! Not only did I get a really nice gal (Crystal) but she took all my claim info and filed my claim during our call.
THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU!!!!

Nickolas

1/24/2017 01:26:18 pm

January 24, 2017 -- I tried the 213 number and went right in. Had to press "0" once, and that was it. I have spent hours before this. It works!

213-477-1405

Sandy

1/25/2017 12:03:43 pm

Tried both the 6-7-1 method (but in all but one attempt had to pres #3 after the 6-7-1) and the 213 #. In both cases I would get to the queue, then was told there were too many people on hold and was disconnected.

At the last minute, I tried the 213 # again and someone answered!! She was pleasant and looked up my claim, then transferred me to another department who told me she can't help me and transferred me back to the 800 # - but the time I got to the queue, it was 12:01pm and the offices were closed.

To those getting through, you're lucky - I will try again tomorrow at 7:59am!

Erika

1/30/2017 10:40:37 am

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! Was about to have a fit after circling through endless VM hell at the EDD but your advice worked! (This all stemmed from a rep calling my company asking for information about a claimant. Not only was the rep impossible to understand, but she did not leave a call back number!! Grrrrr!!!)

Winston Smith

2/1/2017 02:27:13 pm

Thank you Allisa!! Your number worked! 213.477.1405 and then pressed "0" five times to continue to hold. The operator picked up and gave me a number to call, which brought my hopes down again. But the next number I called for managing your account was 310 330 5905, gave that operator my info and she transferred me to a claims agent directly to fix all the issues. The time I called was 12:30pm PST on 2/1/2017. Good luck people!

Tim Beale

2/24/2017 12:01:34 pm

Wow, I have been trying and trying for weeks to get through to the EDD and FINALLY found Allisa's post and I spoke with a rep within six minutes. Ten weeks of unemployment compensation will be deposited. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!

Brie

2/28/2017 10:32:44 am

YES! Thank you. This call service is such a pain, and this TOTALLY worked. Thank you thank you thank you!

Slick Stick

3/2/2017 03:55:26 pm

3/2/17
I wrote this in response to someone but didn't notice his post was from 2013, so hope this helps others.

The 6-7-1 didn't work for me either 3/2/17, just kept hanging up on me. What DID WORk for disability was to dial the 1-800-480-3287. Wait for the prerecorded lady then hit 1-3-2-4-0. It will tell you the wait is 7-10 minutes. If it is longer than that it will tell you too many callers waiting. But this gets you there in 10 seconds WITHOUT having to enter your S.S. So if there are too many callers you can hopefully jump in line relatively quickly.

You are welcome =)

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4/10/2017 08:18:39 am

Dial 1-800-300-5616, then press 1 for english, quickly press 671 to speak to an operator. Transfers you right away, but call in the morning around 8! Don't procrastinate!

NPFL

4/18/2017 11:30:33 am

The 310-330-5905 got through to a live person but they don't do disability, only unemployment.

Kay

4/18/2017 04:26:00 pm

1-3-2-4-0 worked for me

Pete

4/24/2017 04:00:57 pm

For disability 1-2-3-0 twice. Each time it fast forwards you to the next message. Took me 10-15 tries + 7 minute wait on a monday afternoon. If you call first thing in the morning you should be golden.

Pete

4/24/2017 04:19:58 pm

Just tried it again Monday at 4:15PM and got through first time with no wait! 1-2-3-0 twice.

Kennz

4/26/2017 08:16:51 am

The 671 worked for me as well. Thank you so much guys.

Mike

5/12/2017 01:08:32 pm

Those codes really work! Helped me a lot to catch humans on EDD Over-payment Dept (671) and Disability Insurance Dept (130). Just use all those codes to find yours. Good Luck!

Patric

5/30/2017 09:02:16 am

714 number worked! Helpful operator picked up right away.

BUT...she referred me to the 1-800 number and recommended 1-6-7-3

Nick

5/31/2017 08:36:48 am

It works

Natalie

5/31/2017 09:53:02 am

THIS NO LONGER WORKS! THEY SAY THEY'LL TRANSFER YOU TO THE NEXT REP BUT NOW IT *ALWAYS* SAYS IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS "DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF CALLERS WAITING TO SPEAK TO A REP WE CANNOT TAKE YOUR CALL AT THIS TIME. PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER" & HANG UP ON YOU. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I CALLED EVERY 5 MINUTES FOR OVER AN HOUR JUST TO TEST THIS THEORY & IT HAPPENED EVERY TIME. YOU CANNOT REACH A PERSON ANYMORE AT THE 1-800-300-5616 NUMBER. THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP YOU REACH A PERSON ANYMORE ARE YOUR LOCAL EMPLOYMENT OFFICE REPS BUT YOU HAVE TO GO DOWN TO THEIR OFFICE.

Angelina

5/31/2017 10:18:13 am

I'm on hold right now. JUST NOW a representative finally answered. I'm calling the (213)477-1405 #. However I had tp hot the zero 14 times!!! The a lady answered. She said their lines are down (whatever that meant) and the UI online isn't currently working either.

neil

6/6/2017 12:43:44 pm

worked 213 number! had to press 0 four times.

neil

6/6/2017 12:51:11 pm

made me leave a message.. sigh

Emily Marsh

6/9/2017 01:29:19 pm

As of 2017 many things have changed. The 1-800-300-5616 is NOW the ONLY #, most of the 213#s have been disconnected! But most importantly,the have REDUCED their hours to 8-12pm pacific time. Absolutely ridiculous...

Emily Marsh

6/9/2017 01:39:40 pm

Update: Called the 213# and reached a person, she informed me that indeed the other numbers have been disconnected, the remaining 213# (1405) are only for unemployment and they will simply forward you to the main 1-800-480-3287, i don't know any tricks for that #, every time i try it says 'thank you' even though they say the hours are 8-5 ( its 1:30 right now!!!!!). The other line, 1-800-300-5616, i was informed is simply a call center (wtvr that means) and they are only open till 12, but does still work when you do the 1-6-7-1 trick. I will have to try it before 12 and see if you can really reach a person. If anyone has any additional advice/information on how to reach a person in 2017 it would be greatly appreciated!!!

Mrs. Dupard

6/22/2017 03:12:42 pm

This totally worked. I got through in 4 min! 6/22/2017 3:12PM PST

Elle

6/23/2017 10:41:04 am

6/23/17 this trick worked! 3 minute wait time, thank you!

Mrs Dupard

6/26/2017 10:29:13 am

I just got through again. I tried on 6/22/17 around 3:12PM PST and got someone in 4 min; and today, it is 6/26/17 @ 10:27am and I got through in quite less than 3 min!

6/27/2017 03:04:11 pm

Family leave number 877-238-4373 and code 13130 worked today- 6/27/2016.

6/27/2017 03:05:11 pm

Correction-today is 6/27/2017

7/12/2017 10:05:45 am

(Called at 7/12/2017 at 935am)

OMG, that worked. I was having a tough time figuring out the maze of numbers.

Again, for UI you call the 800, hit 1 for English, then immediately hit 6-7-1. I went into the cue for a rep and was only on hold for 2 minutes tops.

Why do they make this so hard?

Vicki

7/13/2017 08:58:56 am

THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!! I get so frustrated every time I have to call these people!!

Sarah

7/20/2017 10:37:33 am

This worked for me except that I also had to listen a little more after entering 671 and then i had to hit 3, and then i was given the option for someone to call me back.

Javier

7/21/2017 12:32:54 pm

1-2-3-0 worked for me on the 2nd try off the 800-480-3287 number. it was about a 20 minute wait though.

Ren

7/26/2017 09:41:50 am

Dial the toll - 1800-300-5616 then 1-6-7-1. I tried several times and I was able to connect easily. They are open from 8 to 12PM.

Ren

7/26/2017 09:49:52 am

For any assistance using the employer services online 916-657-0529

Emily Marsh

7/31/2017 12:04:23 pm

Thank you for all the follow ups. So for Disability, there are 2 numbers you can try. The faster one is 1-800-300-5616 with the 1-6-7-1 trick open from 8-12 and will work most every time. Just be sure to call well before 12 or the amount of callers waiting makes the system hang up on you.
If you still have not reached someone after 12 then go for the main 1-800-480-3287 with the 1-2-3-0 trick, you will likely experience a wait though.
Boy does it suck trying to reach this department!!!! I feel for you all! 🙂😕😖😤😡😵

Viv

8/2/2017 11:58:18 am

it works!!

Marlaina

8/15/2017 10:19:17 am

THANK YOU!!!

Rick

8/15/2017 11:32:40 am

Worked and I got thru in 2 min. Thank you!!!!!

Tee

8/17/2017 10:04:37 am

Still worked at 10am with a 1 min hold time!!! THANKS!
The lady I spoke with woke up on the wrong side of the bed tho lol

Michele

8/24/2017 02:31:02 pm

Alisa, you are a life saver! 213-477-1405 totally worked!!! Bless your heart!❤️

Pat

8/25/2017 02:47:58 pm

Looks like it's working. I called the 1 213 # and then pushed 0 - did that a couple of times and it went through ! I needed Disability but apparently this 213 # goes to unemployment. They did transfer me and I actually got a real person.. who has to call me back. We'll see :)

Janet

8/28/2017 08:35:44 am

It still works! Thank you very much for sharing!

Lsinc

8/28/2017 09:22:32 am

213-477-1405 worked!
I got through on my first call, and had to press 0 five times. Got through to an operator who transferred me. Was transferred 2 more times, then spoke with someone who said they found my claim and would process it.

Rose

11/1/2017 03:06:34 pm

This totally worked!!!!!!

Wendy

11/3/2017 10:43:08 am

After trying the 800# for 1/2 hour I found this blog, The 213# still works!!! The gal working for EDD was nice, helpful... Answered my questions!

Kevin

11/14/2017 11:26:54 am

Two days of trying to reach the office through the 800.
Press 1 for English
Listen for the whole menu
Press 6, 7, 1, it will then direct you to enter your social security number.

This post helped out a lot.

Eric

11/23/2017 05:20:39 pm

After trying for quite a while to get through on the phone, went down there and got it done in person in less than 30 minutes...

Tessa

11/28/2017 04:46:48 pm

213-477-1405 WORKS! I got through right away. As of November 28, 2017.

Trevoli

12/1/2017 08:25:27 am

It worked!!! I got an e-mail from EDD that my preferences (my home address, to be specific) had been changed, and to call them if this is incorrect, which it was. Have been here for 20+ years, certainly didn't change my address. Couldn't get through, tried this method, and it worked!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Yvonne

12/6/2017 08:12:00 am

The 800 number worked with the 1 6 7 1!! FINALLY! The rep was soooo nice! Now i can breathe! Thank u for this tip!! Blessings to all.

Brian

12/13/2017 09:19:16 pm

100 percent worked. Saved me from having to go to a workshop since I have an interview during that time and needed to reschedule/cancel it. Whewwwwwwww.

April Hodgeman

12/28/2017 08:53:30 am

671 worked ....after I hit 1 for English...I hit 671 quickly and it didn’t go thru ...I did it again after 2 seconds and it finally went thru!! It does work!

Robert

1/3/2018 10:57:08 am

Called 213 number was told I cannot be transferred. Then gave me the 1 800 number and told me good luck.

Danielle

1/11/2018 04:15:52 pm

As of 2018, none of those little tricks work at all. They totally fixed all the glitches with the phone system that allowed for you to speed past other callers. Quickest way for disability is through the 1800 #, then selecting online sdi questions (I think it’s 2), then pressing 2, then 0 to get the operator. I’m going to try this early tomorrow morning, too many callers in the afternoon for his to work.

Alex

1/18/2018 10:23:00 am

714-687-4400 works. I just called, a live human answered after 1 ring, she transfered me, I left a message, was called back in 5 minutes. Now I have to wait up to 7 more days for them to process my paperwork. 1/18/2018

jeremy

1/24/2018 09:02:59 am

what an absolute joke this organization is. Where are the politicians and why aren't they doing anything about this?

carolyn

1/26/2018 09:49:56 am

I called the 213 #, pushed '0' about 8 times, then Maria answered and said there were 4 calls ahead of me, put me on hold, then came back 10 min later. It's an EDD line and she was unable to transfer me to Disability and said all the direct lines they used to have for Disability were closed last year. BUT, she was able to help me do what I needed and was super nice. THANK YOU, Everyone!!!

carolyn

2/14/2018 09:56:58 am

The only # for disability is the main line, 800-480-3287. But, if the recording answers and says, "Thank you for calling..." it will eventually hang up on you. You'll only get further if you hear, "Welcome to..."

What worked this time was calling 213-477-1405 first (EDD only #), pushing 0 a bunch of times, and having her transfer me to that main disability 800-487-3287 line where I got the "Welcome..." right away. Perhaps they're able to transfer right into the queue, whereas I called directly like 50 times this morning and never got through?

Such a pain for us all.

Melissa

1/30/2018 11:33:42 am

So I tried the 213 number and it didn’t work then I tried calling the main 800 number and pressing 1 then 671 and I got transferred to someone within 30 secs.

Maria

2/2/2018 10:51:34 am

I did the same as Melissa and the first time a message came on saying there were too many people ahead of me and call back later. Waited a couple of minutes, tried again, was put on hold for 2 minutes and got through. It works!

Beth

2/5/2018 08:15:50 am

The 6-7-1 method didn't work for me - It says I need to first select a language option.
Calling the 213 #s didn't work either. I got through to a human on one of them but she said she couldn't help me with anything I needed, that I had to call the 800 #.

TRYING TO CERTIFY FOR BENEFITS ONLINE & THE SITE HAS BEEN DOWN (error message) FOR ALMOST 24 HOURS! GRRR!

Tiffany

2/9/2018 08:46:26 am

Hi Beth,
~ You have to first press 1 to select English.
~ Then when he starts reading off the options of what numbers to press, interrupt him by dialing 671.
~ He'll ask you to enter your SSN.
~ Press 1 to confirm your SSN is correct.
*** And Woahh-Lahh!! I hope this works for you!

Blindian Barbie link

2/8/2018 11:47:34 am

Was helping a friend reach an actual LIVE PERSON that can help with already filed/missing/delayed claim payments.
1-800-300-5616 Select 1 for language, then 6 - 7- 3.

John in LA

4/24/2018 12:00:11 pm

Blinding Barbie method works as of 4/24/2018

The moment he says "Welcome.." press 1
Wait until the 2nd male voice finishes spelling out the contact info and the 1st voice begins speaking again and enter 6 7 3
And then you'll be prompted for your SS number and then you'll now be in line for "next available representative..."

Thank you for this site. It's nothing short of insane that we have to hack our way to speak to someone but I'm glad this is available.

Dee

8/2/2019 08:42:53 am

This was the only thing that worked for me as of 8/2/2019. Thank you!

Becky McIntyre

2/28/2018 10:36:08 am

This doesn't work for PFL. They can't transfer you to anything but the 1877 238 4373 #. Try that and go through the prompts over and over and you may eventually get put on hold, at least!

Gio Cisneros

3/16/2018 12:17:26 pm

IT WORED FOR ME

Ashley Black

3/19/2018 12:57:59 pm

tel:714-687-4400 Is the number I used to speak directly to someone. You have to keep pressing zero in order to wait in line on the phone. I waited 10 minutes or less. Really shocked me! I called in at 12:30pm on a Monday 2018

Bridgette R Jacobsen

3/29/2018 11:14:06 am

OMG I love you. THANK YOU!

Marie Baker link

4/12/2018 09:08:05 am

Yay! After hours going round and round with the bot auto messages with no option for a person, I googled, found this and tried the 671 after selecting english... It worked!!!! I got right thru after entering my ss#!!!! Thank you!!

Karie

4/27/2018 12:14:47 pm

The 213-477-1405 number worked!!! Got right through!!!

Monique

5/14/2018 08:27:42 am

I've been trying to figure out how to reach a person for the last HOUR, finally googled how to reach a person on EDD and came across this trick and BOOM, put into the queue. Hallelujah

Felix German

5/17/2018 09:02:07 am

It did work! :). Thank you.

Shan

5/31/2018 09:34:10 am

213-477-1405 Worked for me, picked up on first ring! It wasn't for me department but she helped with the very simple question I needed. Thanks!

Luciano Salvatore

6/1/2018 09:08:14 am

It worked, After a week of trying to get ahold of someone.. could not get through.. got someone on the phone within a minute and they transferred me to and adjuster. THANK YOU>

Jasmine

6/7/2018 09:07:51 am

It worked!

Kenneth

6/14/2018 11:21:05 am

Trying the 213-477-1407 right now. Been in the queue for over 30mins. Might hang up in 15 and try another number

angel huerta link

6/17/2018 08:38:54 am

had to resign my job at Walmart I had back surgery 1.5 years ago and was release to return to work with 30 % disabilities pain is too much neuropathy in both my leg unable to walk serious wrist and hand pain do I qualify for unemployment

Pete

6/18/2018 09:18:31 am

Called 213-477-1405
Monday starting at 8:30. It is now 9:20. I am still pressing 0 over and over and over with no luck.

Pete

6/18/2018 09:36:16 am

This is what worked for me on a Monday morning.

Called 1-800-300-5616

The moment he says "Welcome.." press 1

Wait until the 2nd male voice finishes spelling out the contact info and the 1st voice begins speaking again and enter 6 7 3

And then you'll be prompted for your SS# and then you'll now be in line for "next available representative"

Cat link

7/24/2018 12:19:35 pm

Tried the "714" number and after about 20 times someone answered and said she didn't have access to view anything like that on my ssn. I kindly asked her to connect me and i went to the "que" and I got message they are now closed at 1155am. :( so disappointing. i will try the trick numbers again and hope i make it thru.

Amanda link

6/19/2018 11:24:44 am

File or re-open a claim online... You need the unemployment customer ID #. Not your SSN, not your phone number.. a rando number.. they MAIL to you. If you lose it <raises hand> you can't do anything online. You have to call them, does anyone else see the circular logic here?

Anyways, yes, use the local office number, or the 800 number and 1 wait for remainder of banal message, then 6 pause 7 pause 1, and expected hold time is 5 minutes.. YAY! Thank you guys.

Jolene Turner

6/27/2018 09:06:37 am

Did not work for me!

Alisa

7/2/2018 08:58:01 am

Got through at 213#. Told to call 800-300 5616. Did 671 trick, placed on hold of 4 minutes.

Denise

7/3/2018 11:22:19 am

The 671 trick totally worked! Except they had a high caller volume and hung up on me. But I got further than before!

Leo

7/12/2018 12:22:50 pm

While trying to get through to a live representative for 1 hour I decided to apply online for Unemployment Benefits. When I finished registering I the EDD website advised me to wait for an email confirmation. At the same time I was calling EDD CA. I kept getting the same high volume message. No confirmation email was received. Then I searched online for a short cut to get a live rep over the phone. I followed Allisa's instructions exactly. Bingo! Got a live rep who helped me minutes before the call center closed. The rep even helped me out after hours. The 671 trick works!

Mary

7/16/2018 10:13:04 am

THANK YOU. You are a god send and I will never forget you.

chris

7/30/2018 10:45:58 am

I confirm the 671 solution worked for me today. just wait for the prompts and enter your SSN when it asks. i got disconnected on my first try, assuming due to excessive callers, and i got through on my 2nd try with less than 5-minute hold time.

Cindy Davis

8/8/2018 09:25:55 pm

8/8/2018 Still works!!! Thank you!

Cynthia Soria

9/5/2018 01:04:23 pm

"Blinding Barbie" method worked perfectly! Got a representative and my daughter's UI re-started in just a few minutes (Had been trying since June!) Thanks for the info!

Cortni

9/10/2018 09:50:28 am

Thanks a billion, much appreciated

Brad

12/17/2018 03:44:55 pm

Number still works years later. I had to hit "0" about 5 times to continue to hold. Agent picked up after about 4 minutes. Unfortunately I was transferred back to the normal phone line once they determined that my request involved disability, not unemployment.

Denise

3/1/2019 12:16:59 pm

I just tried doing what was suggested, calling the 714 687-4400-the person who answered informed me this is the number for Overpayment and put me through to the 800-300-5616 number-I did press 1 for English, then 671 quickly. I put my social security # but the center was closed as it was 12:05 pm. Will try again next week since it's Friday.

Kelev

3/11/2019 02:26:34 pm

Totally worked for 213.477.1405 !!! Real people who know what they doing!

lach

3/19/2019 10:48:07 am

1-800-480-3287 and enter 1-3-1-3-0

megaen

4/6/2020 10:10:25 am

this worked for me today!

Jorge

4/2/2021 05:17:40 pm

No longer works, it's a car insurance number now, even with the 1-3-1-3-0

sammy

6/4/2020 09:56:17 am

IT WORKED!!!! I dialed the 1-3-1-3-0 wicked fast. I called at 9:51 a.m. after calling every number provided since 7:30 a.m. (I know this is before they open but figured maybe I'd hit at the right moment).

I am still waiting but at the very least I am on hold to speak to a rep. I will update when I finally get connected! I've never been so happy to be on hold!

1-800-480-3287 and enter 1-3-1-3-0

sammy

6/4/2020 10:28:07 am

Well shoot...I got a hold of someone after waiting approximately 30 minutes. However this number is for DISABILITY!

Shyann Barker

2/18/2021 09:50:23 am

2/18/2021 THIS WORKED FOR ME!!!! IM ON HOLD AFTER WEEKS OF TRYING TO GET AHOLD OF A LIVE REPRESENTATIVE!! THIS IS NOT OKAY DURING A PANDEMIC WHEN MILLIONS ARE RELYING ON THIS UNEMPLOYMENT MONEY FOR ANY SORT OF INCOME!!! DO THIS TRICK!!!!!!!

Rommel Vance

3/8/2021 11:50:27 am

Wht trick, gotta say wht u did if ur gonna e helpful

Vanesa

3/29/2019 11:09:06 am

I did work!

Thanks

Leslie J

4/2/2019 09:52:43 am

tel:714-687-4400
This number worked for me and someone answered immediately!!

KRA

4/9/2019 10:46:26 am

I tried the 213-477-1405 number, pressed "0" 44 times until I got a Human Rep (very nice, but not terribly helpful!) He said they are UI only and SDI questions he could only offer me the automated phone system number that we all know by heart already.

Risa

4/29/2019 04:12:14 pm

1-800-480-3287 and enter 1-3-1-3-0

This worked for me today - spoke with a really nice man named Michale. Thank you so much

Michael

5/3/2019 09:43:38 am

The 213 number said is was not in service but I got through on the 714-687-4400. It took about 10 minutes but they were very nice in answering my questions.

Jennifer

6/20/2019 01:40:58 pm

Tried all numbers I could for PFL and no one could help me. 95% of these numbers and menu code numbers are for UI's only and not SDI :( why is this so stressfullllllllll

Joe

6/24/2019 02:21:59 pm

619-336-5422 Jerri for unemployment, direct line. she can help u with anything!

Jason

7/1/2019 11:21:57 am

Jerri's a major c#nt

ben ito

12/2/2019 10:50:19 am

jerri is a mega CUN+

Marika

6/26/2019 11:08:26 am

For SDI
Call the 1-800-480-3287 number ; enter 1 then after a second , hit 1 again , then wait a second , then 1 again , then SS#, then 1 then 0 and 0 again. ( 1-1-1-SS#-1-0-0) ( brief pauses between each number entered) Chances are they will say " we're sorry, all reps are busy..." but hang up and try again, until you get through. At least you don't have to hear any long automated instructions or messages this way.

Steph t

7/2/2019 08:33:19 am

The 671 trick worked! After the first automated prompt to choose a number enter 671 immediately.

Pete

7/26/2019 11:25:55 am

Thank you so much, it works, I called the 1-800# and then pressed the 6-7-1 quickly and I got through.

kiki

11/25/2019 10:35:15 am

been trying since 8am and keep getting hung up on because it's busy. its 1035 now and still no luck.

Dave

8/26/2019 09:06:39 am

Just tried it, it still works.

Developeer

9/18/2019 08:56:50 am

916 6515350

kiki

11/25/2019 10:34:27 am

this is department of social services

Helen

9/19/2019 09:27:08 am

As of 9/18/19 this number is not in service

KRA

9/24/2019 02:18:04 pm

Today I was able to get on a call back list with this:

Call: 800-480-3287

Make sure to wait for the next prompt before entering each number:
3-3-2-1-0

Bud

9/26/2019 10:26:10 am

Confirming the 1800-300-5616 X 6, 7, 1 works for a call back for customer service. Thank you!

To get a person for Overpayments collections: 1-800-676-5737 then language selection, 2, 2, 0

chatsworth charter high

10/11/2019 09:53:39 am

800 300 5616, then press 1 for english, then wait till the guy finishes talking, then 6, wait 1 sec, 7, wait 1 sec, 1 - totally worked!!! Thank you!!!

Adam

10/24/2019 09:07:31 am

Called EDD at 800-300-5616 and did 6 7 1 and got to a rep within 10 minutes!

Karen

11/1/2019 10:07:40 am

800-300-5616 and did 6 7 1 worked for me. The first time it said that all reps were busy. I called again and the machine told me that they could call me back. I left my info and got a call back within 5 mins

Brianna

11/15/2019 08:24:44 am

This totally worked! Thank you!!

Ruth

11/25/2019 12:03:23 pm

It’s November 25,2019 and it still works after a few attempts that took 20mins. I was on wait for one minute. After pressing 1 listen to the dreadful message then quickly press 671

12/5/2019 11:40:59 am

As of 12/5/19, the 213-477-1405 says "you have reached an invalid #...." and I tried several times. To clarify, from my experience, what the 1-6-7-1 number does is eliminate all the other painful messages and prompts you have to go through to get to the point where you enter your ss#. That saves a tremendous amount of time! Before this tip, just to get to the point it asks for a SS# took 3 - 5 minutes. If you dont push the 6-7-1, you WILL HAVE TO listen to all the dreadful messages... you cannot push any other selection to get to the next segment UNTIL they say to make a selection, or stop talking... the 6-7-1 makes the process definitely a lot less painful. You may still encounter the "due to the number of people...." but its ALOT quicker to go through the process. Based on my experience, this does not however eliminate the terminal hold time. Horrible, painful process. Good luck all!

Roy

1/21/2020 11:03:54 am

As of 1/21/2020, 1 then 6-7-1 still works. But I'm still getting the busy line after putting in my SSN. Been doing this for hours now and I feel defeated :/

Ahmed Shagi

1/23/2020 02:04:50 pm

1-800-480-3287 and enter 1-3-1-3-0

This is the best way to get to a live agent. Make a cup of tea or coffee sit and relax while you’re being on hold. Do not ask for call back, chances are they won’t call you back so just be patient and wait.

Cass

1/29/2020 10:58:15 am

This is literally the only thing that works! It was a long hold but patience is key! 1/29/20

Haleana

4/30/2020 09:37:38 am

This leads to disability

Weilly 1

1/28/2020 08:59:24 am

Every time I Try the 6-7-1, it says it’s glung to transfer me to a rep. The. I put my SSN in then it hangs up after 15 seconds. Has anyone had this issue?

EDD phone scammers!

1/28/2020 10:22:06 am

I am having the same issue as you Weilly 1. I've been trying to reach theses SOBs for about 3 hours. It takes about 5-10 minutes to get to the place where they tell you to enter your SSN and when you do, it says you will be transferred and then hangs up.

I've tried to contact them using various different reasons and options on the menus, but they all lead to the same thing - a "transfer" to get hung up on. Rude.

anthony

1/29/2020 08:47:30 am

I’m having the same problem trying the 671 trick as well as no luck getting through on the 213 number and I guess their hours are eight to noon too

Michael link

1/30/2020 11:15:43 am

I've been trying to get through for 2 days now, I certified for benefits on Sunday but it is still saying pending. Anybody else having the same issue?

Brooke

4/30/2020 06:41:38 am

Yes! I have 4 weeks pending! Have you gotten paid yet or are you still waiting?

James R Moore

2/13/2020 03:00:33 pm

After months, not weeks or days I got a hold of a human being by calling 1-714-687-4400....let it ring and ring someone finally answers....you will all your information....social, date of birth etc.....FINALLY!!!!

Julia

3/25/2020 12:10:16 pm

This 714 number worked right away for me and a human answers after just a few rings. BUT, it's for unemployment, NOT disability, so she couldn't help me and when she transferred me to disability, I got connect to the same long 800# message.

bobby b

4/2/2020 03:23:02 pm

it worked. a person answered and transferred me. then i sat for a long time

Cameron

4/6/2020 12:19:00 pm

How long are they open or able to talk to you

Lupe

3/2/2020 09:00:21 am

It worked!

Bethany

3/20/2020 12:04:48 pm

It worked! thanks so much!!

Dawn

3/23/2020 11:20:07 am

When you call the 1800 number, you will either hear the 'Welcome...' or the 'Thank you...' message. If you hear the 'thank you' message, just hang up immediately and keep trying again till you get the 'Welcome...' message. Trust me...you WILL get it one of these times.

Anyway, once you get the 'Welcome....' message, THEN follow the 671 trick. I used 671 and got put in the queue right away (after entering my SSN). Was told my hold time would be 2 mins. Took about 5, but I finally spoke to a person and got my issue resolved !!!

Thanks for posting this online and keeping the threads alive people! We ALL need to help one another. So, thanks to whomever the posting originator was and to EVERYONE who has kept this feed alive all of these years up to today and my posting.

dani

3/30/2020 09:13:37 am

Is the 800# that worked for you just the regular # on the EDD forms? 800-300-5616?

Dawn

4/2/2020 08:11:33 am

Yes

Jason

4/6/2020 08:35:24 am

Finally got the welcome and tried the 671 and lost it because you have to do a language first.That was 120 calls in ugh. Anyone reading these do hang u on thank you but slow down when you get the welcome.

Vick

4/6/2020 11:08:31 am

this worked for me to get through and put in my social, but once i put my social in; it hangs up

ive gotten this far about 10 times

Mindy

3/27/2020 11:20:42 am

I have been trying to get hold of unemployment. I tried the 1800-300-5616 number, but its an automate message and then it hungs up

Savanna M C

9/1/2020 11:40:49 pm

Jenny

3/30/2020 09:58:00 am

I submitted a claim Friday but I got an error message and when I tried submitting the claim it kicked me out I went back to try and submit again but it said I already had a claim being processed. I never got a confirmation number I’m worried it didn’t submit correctly . I’m trying to call and confirm but I can’t get through :(

alina

3/30/2020 11:25:02 am

I am so annoyed, tried all the tricks. I put my SSN and then it hung up on me. I have submitted my case on 3.20 and still have not heard back nor received the confirmation however online it states I have submitted it. I have spent days on the phone

Jenny

3/30/2020 11:39:41 am

I feel you ... I submitted my claim
But I never got a confirmation number since the website crashes when I submitted my claim. How do you check online?

alina

3/30/2020 01:59:48 pm

Hi Sweetie,
Sorry to hear about the struggle. I am waking up at 8 am in order to see if I am lucky enough to get someone to help and I've tried to reach them for about 3 hours a day since last week. There is no way to check the case unless you have your UL claim number or something. I do not have it because so far no one has sent me any mail, email nor I have received any phone calls. I've tried to re-submit my application but it kicked me out saying that I've already have submitted.
I will just let it be for couple of days and see if I am lucky to receive a mail with more information or so. I've been laid of from my work where I have been working for 2 years, never been on any assistance and now when I really struggle and I have family to take care of this whole c$%^p is down. They should hire more people, by providing more jobs and also it will help people like us to finally get someone on the phone.
Good luck, keep me posted !

Yuvi Villa

4/6/2020 03:50:18 pm

Hello Alina,
So I was in the same boat as you. It was so frustrating that I almost gave up. But like most of us here, we have either lost our jobs or our hours have been cut due to COVID-19. I called tech support at 855-327-7058 and was transferred to a real nice lady who helped me and explained everything to me in great detail.
She told me that if I have applied for disability in the past ( due to maternity leave) that my EDD customer account number is the same. This EDD customer account number is what you need to fully finish submitting your claim and setup your UI online account.

Anyway, I logged in to EDD using the same email i used when I applied for maternity leave ... but this time I clicked on SDI online instead of UI online. Then I clicked on profile. If you have received disability insurance benefits you should see your customer account number on there.
Once you have written this account number down, go back to the main page but this time click on UI online.
Should send you to a page that asks whether you want to submit a new claim or view/register a claim. Click on register view/register a claim. Put in all your information exactly as when you applied for unemployment and at the very bottom itll ask you to enter your customer account number. Click submit and you should be able to view your application and certify for benefits. I hope this helps someone.
It took me over two weeks and I was ready to just quit.

Now I am calling 714-687-4400 because I was denied benefits. Got a live person and now I am waiting.
Dont call the 800-300-5616 number as no one will answer and its just an automated message.

ALSO, when you are certifying for benefits, DO NOT answer NO to question number 3...."Did you look for work". You must answer yes otherwise you WILL get denied. The representative I spoke with told me that under these circumstances, its ok to answer YES if you lost or got your hours reduced due to COVID.

Please keep me posted. Hopefully this helps.
Yuvi

Gabriel

4/10/2020 10:00:47 pm

Yuvi - Were you getting a error message when trying to register using your edd account # ? Is that where the issue began with you ? I just got my edd account number in the mail and when im trying to register it and i keep getting an error message

Mallory

5/13/2020 09:16:34 am

Hi Gabriel, did you ever sort this out? Im havig the same issue and cannot reach anyone on the phone.

Savannah Williams

5/17/2020 08:38:54 am

Hey!! I have this exact issue as you. I reopened my claim but it isn’t working
Maybe I’m doing something wrong?

3/31/2020 08:50:29 am

I tried the 800 480 3287 with the 3210 trick today and says the offices are closed and to call back between 8-12 (I’ve been trying since 8 on the dot and it’s now 8:45). Yesterday when I did this later in the day, it said that the maximum number of callers are in line and to try back later.

I then tried the 800 300 5616 welcome trick and was about to be put in line but then told thst the maximum number of people are in line (around 8:40 between the other calls above).

This is so frustrating. It says to send an email but once it’s sent, it lets you know that it will take 5-10 business days.

I received my paperwork but I have since been laid off instead of the reduced hours which I was in when filing the claim. It says I need to make this change within 10 days of mailing date (3/24).

Katie

4/1/2020 01:03:33 pm

J, What is the email address it instructs you to use?

Eric S.

4/2/2020 11:10:02 am

How long did it take you to receive paper work? I filed 3/19 and still haven't received mine. - Thanks!

Scott

4/1/2020 03:32:51 pm

My wife filed over a month ago and have not received a check yet. Shows paid on the EDD website but no check sent to us yet. She has received 2 weekly paperwork requests and have filled-out. Struggling and need some help!

Scott

4/6/2020 10:25:59 am

Just got our benefits, finally after trying all of the numbers someone answered and we got to the right person (3 hours of trying/waiting). Please keep trying all of the tricks. Thank you all!

Stacy

4/6/2020 11:12:55 am

You called today (4.6.20) and got through?

Ryan

4/6/2020 12:38:50 pm

Scot, do you have any tips? Which phone number, what options you chose, that stuff?

Ryan

4/6/2020 12:40:41 pm

Scott I know they are closed now, but if you have tips, I will try them first thing in the morning.

Yuvi

4/6/2020 03:52:43 pm

Try calling 714-687-4400. This office is in Anaheim, Ca.
I got a live person when I called this morning and she was able to help me.

Dana

5/28/2020 03:40:32 pm

They put your benefits on a card. But should have sent you a check already. Call the EDD Bank of America at :
Bank of America EDD Debit Card Cardholder Services

1.866.692.9374

Hope this helps

Ryan

4/6/2020 12:39:47 pm

I know they are closed now, but if you have tips, I will try them first thing in the morning.

Yuvi

4/6/2020 03:53:41 pm

If you are in California, please call 714-687-4400 to get a live person.

Ryan

4/6/2020 04:37:42 pm

Yuvi,

I did call that number earlier, but apparently they also close at 12 lol. I will try again first thing tomorrow morning. Thank you!

vick

4/7/2020 08:34:16 am

I called this number and they said they couldn't help me with anything to do with claims and then she transferred me to the 1800-300-5616 and then it hung up :) love that

Yuvi

4/6/2020 06:11:53 pm

Ryan, thats weird. I called that number like at 3pm today and spoke to a representative. Was on hold for about 20 minutes and then I got a rep who took about 5 minutes to fix my application and get me approved. Yes, please try tomorrow morning and hopefully you are able to get it resolved.

Leif

4/7/2020 09:01:57 am

Hello,

I am having a hell of a time attempting to reach these incompetent people.

1.) About 45 call attempts to actually get to the automated portion.

2.) Answer all questions until asked for SS number.

3.) Place SS number and verify it is accurate.

4.) A long pause......

5.) "Our system is unable to take your call. Good bye."

I tried the 671 trick after pressing 1 for the language. Same result.

Anyone else experiencing this?

Kory rich

4/7/2020 09:13:34 am

Yep. I’ve been calling 200-300 times a day starting at 8am. I’ll get the “thank you...” msg 49/50 calls . And even when I get the welcome message it kicks me off after I enter all my info. Insanely infuriating

Ryan

4/7/2020 09:41:59 am

Kory, same here. This is such a shit show. I hope someone is held accountable for all this nonsense. There should be better communication at least.

Philip

4/7/2020 09:41:03 am

Called the 714 687 4400, had me push 0 a hundred times but after 13 minutes of trying someone answered, was not able to help me with my wage adjustment for my UI claim. I was transferred to the general 1800 300-561. tried the welocm .. thank you trick and entered the 671 got to the SSN portion of it waited a minute for a response. Said " System is unavailable please try again later" this is after 2 hours of trying everything. The 5-7 days email is looking better then this.

ryan

4/15/2020 12:31:49 pm

same thing happened to me. "sorry this office has nothing to do with your claim..im going to transfer you". It's also been 10 days and I still haven't gotten a response via email to my claim question...so don't get too excited.

Leif

4/7/2020 11:06:09 am

If someone gets them, could you tell them that I said, "go f yourself"?

Kelsey

4/7/2020 11:32:52 am

Been trying all day, need to cancel my original claim which was reduced hours.. now filling under laid off plus my work paid me out an extra two weeks and my sick leave... can’t get a person on the phone for the life of me... called over 300 times, got pass the social security check 4 times just to have it drop. Sent an email over a week ago, still nothing

Daniela

4/7/2020 11:54:01 am

I’ve called about 300 times and have had no luck on speaking to a rep!! This is ridiculous. I’ve started calling as soon as they open at 8am and have not stopped till they close. I’ve tried multiple numbers and the tricks people have put on here but nothing works :( they get my social and say they’ll connect me with someone then hang up.

Ariana

4/7/2020 12:00:27 pm

The 6-7-1 trick worked for me today! The first few times I was told the line was too busy after pressing 6-7-1 and entering my SSN#, but after a few tries they put me on hold. I Was given a wait time of 2 mins. I ended up waiting about 10-15 and had all my questions answered by a very lovely lady!

Ryan

4/7/2020 01:12:30 pm

Ariana,

So is it 1 (for english), then 6-7-1?

Was it 6(pause)7(pause)1?

Can you give specifics please?

Thank you!!!

yuvi

4/7/2020 01:37:48 pm

Press 1 for English.
Wait for him to start speaking then press 6, wait again and press 7 once he starts talking again and then press 1. Just saves time and you dont have to listen to the long boring message.

Sakina

4/17/2020 09:32:13 am

Which phone number???

Chris

4/7/2020 12:09:12 pm

Well, I'm glad those who got assistance through the 714-687-4400 number did so because like others have mentioned today they won't do anything :( I got through about 8:20am today, guy put me on hold, when he returned he asked for my social then said he couldn't help and dumped me into the general 800 number which we all know is lottery odds to get to a person. After hundreds of more attempts at 714-687-4400 I got through to a female who said she was in the overpayment department and couldn't (more likely wouldn't) do anything for me. I'm beyond pissed at this point. Good luck to everyone going forward...

Jess

4/7/2020 01:11:20 pm

I found this thread a few days ago, and I have tried all the numbers posted here... none worked. Its been two weeks and I have not been able to get through to an actual person. I sent a question through UI online and got a response. You are better off going online and sending a message through the "Contact us" link. its says it takes 5 to 7 business days to get a reply, but I got a reply in two days.

Shana

4/7/2020 01:35:14 pm

Thank you so much for this info.

Chris

4/7/2020 01:53:11 pm

Tried that today, fingers crossed!

Allana

4/8/2020 01:31:40 pm

How did you send it on contact then through “contact us” link since there’s no email. Unless you sent it via snail mail?? Thank you

Moni

4/13/2020 04:18:45 am

Jess, they actually responded to you UI online. I was Approved but when I certified for the first time the two weeks were disqualified. I don’t know why, I cant talk to a live person and theY haven’t even sent me a letter with the reason. I’ve sent three messages and haven’t received a response or letter.

Haleana

4/30/2020 09:51:48 am

This is the same with me! My first two weeks are disqualified, and I have no idea why.

Yuvi

4/7/2020 01:55:18 pm

When you get a representative at the 714-687-4400 number that is willing to help, then you will get your answers. If you get a rep that doesnt give a s*** then you wont get anything accomplished.
The representatives at this number are capable of transferring your call to a rep over at the 800-300-5616 office quickly if they REALLY wanted to help.

I spoke to a wonderful lady yesterday who transferred my call to the 800-300-5616 and actually waited until she got someone on the line before transferring me. I literally almost cried when she did this for me. These are the employees that care. All I can say is keep trying.

These are the numbers that I have:
If you need tech support and are unable to completely setup your account call 855-327-7058.
To change the DOB or a mistake that was entered in a claim, I was given 866-401-2849....option 1-1-0.
I also tried 800-480-3287- But had no luck with that number.

If you call the main number, you have to hang up and callback, hang up and callback until you hear a "Welcome". Then press 1 for English. It might take 30 tries but I have had luck with this trick.

Ryan

4/7/2020 11:37:02 pm

Yuvi,

Up above you said you got someone at 714-687-4400 at 3:50 pm on the 6th, and you were waiting on the phone. Then at 3:52 pm that same day, you said you had called and talked to someone that morning. Were you able to call and talk to someone twice?

Yuvi

4/8/2020 09:23:28 am

Hello Ryan,
Yes I have been calling non-stop because I not only applied for myself but for my husband as well. I got someone both times on the 6th.
I tried calling again yesterday the 7th (for my sister this time) but I didnt have luck getting through this time.
I did find another number online this morning and my sister got someone after 2 rings. 714-736-3000 is the number we called.

We explained to the rep what was going on and how its extremely hard getting through the main number. She said, ok hold on, let me get someone on the line for you. 10 minutes later my sister was speaking to another rep who helped her..

DO NOT let them just transfer you. Have them call first. Chances are the main guys up there will answer a call if its coming from an internal number vs if you call from an outside number.
Hope this helps.

Yuvi

JAY link

4/8/2020 08:45:30 am

CAN ANYONE PLZ HELP ME OUT! I am trying to submit an initial online disability form but won't go through due to a ERROR 318 (whatever that is) I keep calling the 800 number no luck. I've tried calling the above # and still no luck

Yuvi

4/8/2020 09:28:13 am

Question, have you applied for disability or unemployment in the past?

Jay

4/8/2020 10:19:25 am

Hi Yuvi,

I went ahead and called the 714-736-3000 number. I got ahold of someone within a few minutes. However she stated that the number was just for interviews. She went ahead to try and connect me with an agent but of course they were all busy. She said she would give an agent my call back number and they would call back before the end of the day. Now let’s wait and see how true this is.

Emma

4/8/2020 08:47:35 am

I've been trying each morning and the past two days I haven't even gotten past the automated answer on the 800 number. The 714 number makes you continuously press 0 to stay on the line, how long have people who've used that had to wait for? Anyone else having any luck?

Shane

4/8/2020 09:19:35 am

Been trying this number for the past 20 min and I keep hitting 0. Hope it works I'll let you know.

Yuvi

4/8/2020 11:32:44 am

Hello All, I got another number...this number seems to be a San Francisco number. All my co workers seemed to have had good luck getting thru this morning. 415-351-7200

Chris

4/8/2020 01:21:01 pm

Thanks, will add it to my growing arsenal of numbers to try tomorrow...

4/9/2020 12:20:47 pm

Hi Yuvi,

First of all, thank you so much for posting the 714-736-3000 number. After trying the 800 number for 2 weeks straight and getting automated messages time and time again, I was losing hope that I was ever going to get help.

I called the 714 number above and got an answer after 2 rings and was transfered to someone that helped me. I applied for unemployment at the end of February and was so frustrated that I could not get a hold of anybody to help me.

Thank you!

Diego

4/8/2020 12:03:23 pm

I got through this morning. Called the 1-800 number and did the 1-6-7-1method. Took about 20 minutes if trying to get through then entering my social then being cut off then trying again but I did manage to get through. Was on hold for about 40 minutes then spoke to someone who resolved my issues and answered my questions. Started calling right at 8am. Keep trying eventually you will get through.

Chris

4/8/2020 12:11:28 pm

Another day of trying several numbers with no luck... what baffles me is that with the increase of incoming calls, EDD continues to work a 4 hour day and doesn't consider going to an 8 hour day (and 6 day work week) to help with the workload. Idiots.

Felicia

4/14/2020 02:06:37 am

This is an inaccurate statement. The 800# is built to only function from 8-12, which they have extended to 12:30. The system is not made for the hundreds of thousands of claims being processed.

The employees are actually working from 6am-8pm M-Sat and 6am-5:30pm on Sundays. 90,000 claims are being processed daily so keeping that in mind the number of claims at the end of the week that have been filed is well close to 450,000.

The system is not set up for this type of crises so it is creating flags when claim forms are submitted. Employees have to change and correct each form manually in the system.

A lot of staff is now on emergency telework and working from home. Not everyone is allowed this safety or even given the option to work from home. Some have to leave their kids and family to work in a building with no hazard pay and given little information on the promises given by the governor.

Maybe the frustration should be voiced to the governor that gives many promises and little resources.

james

5/4/2020 12:02:21 pm

its been like this for years now. Its always been this difficult to get through, yet no changes have been made. This is crazy

Yes

4/8/2020 12:42:36 pm

I called 714-687-4400 and was placed on hold, after about a minute or two an automated recording of of a woman states a generic "We have many calls, blah blah and if you want to continue holding please press zero". After pressing zero about 6 times I got a live person and explained by situation. The woman was nice however said that they only deal with over payments and she transferred me to the main 800 number and got the dreaded "Thank you" message.

I called the 1-800-300-5616 and got the "Thank you for calling" message multiple times. I would hang up as soon as I heard it. Once I heard the "Welcome" message I pressed 1 (for English) and then pressed 6-7-1 while waiting a few seconds in between pressing the numbers. Sometimes I was interrupted by a message from a woman who states a COVID-19 message however it gets you back on track afterwards.

After pressing 6-7-1 I would get a message asking for my SSN, i would enter it and then it would repeat back to me and have my confirm by pressing 1. Sometimes there were long awkward silences. Once this is complete you will get one of the following two messages;
"We're sorry, the system is currently unavailable, goodbye." and then you are disconnected.
"Your call is being transferred", if you get this message you on the way to a live person! Unfortunately for me I got this message at 11:58am and after being in queue for 3 minutes I got a message stating that the office is closed and to try back during working hours. They close at 12pm.

It was disappointing however I didn't get upset, I will try again tomorrow. I highly recommend putting on background music and enjoying a nice cup of coffee while you call.

shirin

4/14/2020 11:43:24 am

how are you guys entering the 6-7-1? once the guy starts talking i press 6 and then it just hangs up on me, like a failed call. i can't even press the next number? this is so frustrating

Jon C

4/16/2020 11:45:07 am

Make sure you get the message that opens with "Welcome", and not "Thank you". "Thank you" means call back again and no matter what number you press will hang up.

andrea

4/9/2020 09:37:34 am

Yuvi
Thank you so much for that number, I tried this morning and got right through to someone who was able to help with my account, the number I called was (415)351-7200 for EDD unemployment

Kelsey

4/9/2020 10:13:20 am

I called several times again today, got past social check to hear your “call will be transferred” just to have it still hang up on me 3 times in a row..

Nicky Cutler link

4/9/2020 11:01:10 am

I called the 714-687-4400 and pressed 0 several times. I was able to get right through to a live human who ended up not being able to help me as she was just appeals and something else. I tried to smooth talk in order to get a transfer to an actual agent but she could only transfer me back to the main line where once again I was hung up on. I worked in two states and initially in order to file on line didn't make a reference to working in Louisiana most of last year. So that has screwed up my maximum benefit. I didn't fall under appeals because I wasn't disqualified, I just need an adjustment. So I need to speak to a claims specialist. And here we are not getting through and not getting paid as well. If anyone gets a new number, post it on here!

Nay

4/9/2020 01:59:48 pm

Hey guys, I just wanna let you know this post has really helped me and my husband. Like all of you i have been going in circles for days with these number combos. Today this worked for both Him and I. Dial ‭(866) 401-2849‬ press 1 for english. Wait for him to say the speal. Press 1 again than another speal than he will say press 0 for an operator. Than theres a slight pause and he asks for the social number. You have to call between 8-12. When I tried I got right through first call. Wait time 5 mins. I had an extremely rude lady who did not want to help. But I have learned that if this is your first time applying for unemployment the process is longer. She told me it takes 10-15 days after they receive the verification documents to be approved or denied. The documents are your social and license or whatever you sent. When my husband called both him and I tried back to back for hours he finally got through. They told him that he is on day number 3 out of the 10-15 days to wait approval. He filed on march 15th and sent verification on the 27th of march (the same day he received the letter in the mail asking for verification) if this helps to put things in perspective.

Brian t

5/11/2020 11:11:09 am

10-17 business days or do the count weekends?

Emma

4/9/2020 02:09:26 pm

I wanted to share that I FINALLY reached someone today. I used the 714-687-4400 and got someone after about 5 minutes who redirected me.
My issue was that my wages said $0 and my benefits were stated as $0. It turns out that is often an issue of identification verification, as it was in my case. I just received a letter in the mail TODAY asking for two more forms of ID to verify my claim. For reference, the letter is dated the day of my claim - 3/15/2020, and was sent two days ago 4/6/2020. That gives you an idea of how slowly these things are being processed. Good luck to everyone!

Hayley

4/13/2020 03:10:42 pm

Hey Emma, I think I’m having the same issue.
On my EDD portal it says $0.00 for wages and I need to certify for benefits but haven’t received anything in the mail. Do you know if you can call to certify or did you have to mail two more forms of ID? I filed 3/23

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