Are you experiencing difficulty contacting the California Employment Development Department (EDD)? There are avenues that you can take to reach this useful resource, but it does require some patience because of the large volume of people seeking assistance. Many people have been able to successfully connect with EDD and have their inquiries resolved. Here’s how you can accomplish this.

First, ensure you are calling the right number. The unemployment insurance number is 1-800-300-5616. It is important to remember that EDD representatives are available between the hours of 8 AM and 8 PM, seven days a week. The regular EDD number 1-800-480-3287 is notably busy due to the recent surge of calls.

Second, try calling on a regular day instead of a Monday since calls tend to spike on this day. As a general rule, early Tuesday mornings are the best time to get through. In fact, between 8-8:30 AM on Tuesday and Wednesday are the least busiest times of the week.

Lastly, if calling does not work, try reaching out to them digitally - either by emailing through the EDD site or using the “Contact Us option found under the “Main Menu on the site.

Make sure to visit www.eddcaller.com. Here, you can access more comprehensive tips on how to effectively get a hold of EDD customer service or talk to a live person at EDD California. This site additionally offers a guideline on the best methods to reach an agent at EDD and the fastest way to get through to EDD. It further provides insights on how to handle various situations such as EDD payment status and transitioning from EDD checks to debit cards amongst others.