CalWORKs SAR7 rejected: Can screenshots of UI payments count as income verification?

Unfortunately screenshots aren't considered official documentation for SAR7 income verification. You need an official award letter or payment history from EDD. Login to your UI Online account and look for 'Payment History' or 'Claim History.' You should be able to download and print an official statement. If you don't have a printer, most libraries offer printing services for a small fee.

my worker rejected my screenshots 2, but i cald EDD and they mailed me a payment history that worked. took like 5 days to come so request it ASAP if thats wat ur gonna do

I work for the county (not as an eligibility worker, but I'm familiar with the verification requirements). You have several options for unemployment verification: 1. Print the official payment history from UI Online (PDF format) 2. Request an official statement by calling EDD at 1-800-300-5616 3. Visit an EDD office in person and request a printout 4. Submit a "General Affidavit" form (CW 23) explaining your attempts to get verification The reason screenshots aren't accepted is because they can be easily altered. The county needs documentation they can verify as authentic. If you're worried about the timing, submit the CW 23 by the deadline explaining you've requested EDD documentation but haven't received it yet. This buys you time while showing good faith effort.

I've been in the exact same situation! After trying for DAYS to reach EDD (kept getting disconnected), I found this service called Claimyr that got me through to an actual person at EDD in about 10 minutes. I explained I needed official payment records for my CalWORKs SAR7, and they emailed me the documentation that same day. Seriously saved my benefits from being cut off. You can check them out at claimyr.com - they have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE

am i the only one who thinks this system is designed to make us fail?? every time we submit paperwork there's ALWAYS something wrong with it. screenshots should be enough proof since it shows all the same info!! they just want to make it hard so people give up and they can save money by cutting people off 😡

this reminds me of when my CalWORKs worker said my bank statements weren't good enough proof of my savings account because they were printed at home even though they had my name and account number and everything!!! i had to go to the bank and get them stamped!!! so annoying how they make everything so complicated!!! good luck with your SAR7!!

I'm a benefits advocate, and here's what you should know: If your SAR7 deadline is approaching and you're having trouble getting verification, you can request a "reasonable accommodation" due to timing issues. Call your worker ASAP and explain the situation - that you're actively trying to get the correct documentation from EDD. Also, if you submit your SAR7 with whatever verification you have by the deadline (even if incomplete), and then submit the correct documentation within 30 days, they should restore any benefits that were temporarily discontinued. Make sure to document all your attempts to get the verification (dates you called EDD, etc.). Most importantly, don't miss the deadline - submit something, even if imperfect, and include a written explanation of your efforts to get the proper documentation.