Knowing how to get in touch with the right people when dealing with unemployment or other employment-related matters is crucial. Many people often struggle with finding the quickest way to get through to Employment Development Department (EDD). EDD is a division responsible for the administration of unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and more.

If you’re looking for the fastest way to get through to EDD, here’s the trick: call 1-800-300-5616. For faster service, use the following prompts: #1, #6, #7, #1, and after giving your SSN and PIN, do not press anything else and just wait. You’ll eventually get connected to a live person.

If you want to discuss EDD payment status, beware it may be marked as outstanding. This typically indicates that the payment has not been issued. To resolve this, you may need to contact EDD directly.

Having trouble speaking to someone at EDD? It’s not uncommon. However, if you want to talk to someone at EDD Disability, first thing you need to do is to call 1-800-480-3287. This phone line is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.

For those interested in Paid Family Leave (PFL), they may wish to speak with a live person about it. The best way to achieve this is by calling the Paid Family Leave phone number at 1-877-238-4373 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In case you need to switch from check to EDD debit card, EDD requires you to contact Bank of America’s Prepaid Debit Card Customer Service.

If you have a scheduled EDD appointment but they never called, don’t panic. EDD advises claimants to wait for 48 hours before filing a missed appointment report.

If you can’t reach an agent at EDD, try attempting the call early in the morning or late in the day when the lines are less busy. You also have the option to send a message through your UI Online account.

Need to get in touch with a live person at EDD in California? Use this number 1-800-300-5618. Remember, patience is key as reaching a live operator can take time due to the high volume of calls.