Have you tried contacting your local EDD office directly? Many offices have bilingual staff who can help in person. Also, there are several community organizations that offer free assistance to Spanish speakers navigating EDD claims - organizations like Centro Legal de la Raza or local immigrant resource centers often have volunteers who can help translate or even make calls with you. Don't give up, there are people who want to help!

I really sympathize with your struggle, @Mateo Martinez. The language barrier makes an already difficult system even harder to navigate. In addition to the great suggestions others have shared, you might want to try calling the EDD disability line at 1-800-480-3287 and pressing 1 for Spanish when prompted. I've also heard that calling right when they open at 8 AM or during lunch hours (12-1 PM) can sometimes have shorter wait times. Another option is to visit your nearest One-Stop Career Center - they often have bilingual staff and can help you navigate the system in person. Don't lose hope, you deserve to get the help you need!

I just want to echo what everyone else has said - you should definitely answer "No" to that question! I went through this exact same situation with my pregnancy disability claim a few months ago and was equally confused by the wording. The way I finally understood it was when someone explained that EDD is asking: "Will your employer be paying you for time that you're unable to work?" Since your final paycheck is for hours you already worked (on 10/15), the answer is clearly no. You're not being compensated for disability time - you're just receiving delayed payment for pre-disability work. What really helped me was thinking of it in terms of a timeline: - 10/15: You worked (earned money) - 10/17: Disability started (stopped earning new money) - 11/3: You'll receive payment for the 10/15 work The gap between earning and receiving doesn't change the fact that the money was earned before disability began. When you certify later and report that final paycheck, just make sure to note that it's for work performed before your disability start date. I did this and had zero issues with my claim. You're being so responsible by asking these questions first instead of guessing! The whole system is needlessly confusing, but you're handling it perfectly. Best of luck with your claim and congratulations on your pregnancy!

I'm a newcomer here but I've been following this thread because I'm in a very similar situation - just got put on pregnancy disability and have been stressing about this exact same question! Reading through everyone's responses has been SO helpful. The consensus is clearly to answer "No" because that final paycheck is for work you already completed before your disability started. What really made it click for me was when someone explained it as "Will your employer be paying you for time that you're unable to work?" - and obviously the answer is no since that final check is just delayed payment for hours you already worked on 10/15. I love how this community comes together to help each other navigate these confusing EDD forms! The timeline breakdown and tips about keeping documentation are exactly what I needed to see. Thank you NeonNebula for asking this question - it's helping so many of us who are dealing with the same confusion. Congratulations on your pregnancy and good luck with your claim! It sounds like you're all set to fill out that application correctly now.

I'm new to receiving EDD disability benefits and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I have a similar situation coming up with the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. My payment is scheduled for that Monday, so based on everyone's experiences here, I should expect it to arrive on Tuesday instead. It's reassuring to know this is normal and that most companies are understanding about these holiday delays. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps those of us who are navigating this for the first time!

I just wanted to add that if you're using the EDD debit card instead of direct deposit, the timing can be a bit different. I've noticed that my EDD card sometimes gets loaded earlier than expected, even on holidays, because it uses a different processing system than traditional bank transfers. It's worth checking your card balance online or at an ATM on the holiday itself - you might get a pleasant surprise! But if you're doing direct deposit to a regular bank account, then yeah, expect the delay until the next business day like everyone else mentioned.

To all those having trouble reaching a human at California Disability. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

I've been through this exact situation before! The "Notice of Return to Certification Payment" is frustrating because it's so vague. In my experience, they're usually looking for one of three things: updated medical records from your doctor, the DE 2593 continuing eligibility form, or sometimes they want a new DE 2500A even if you think yours is current. Since your payments stopped, I'd recommend calling the SDI number first thing in the morning (around 8 AM) - that's when I've had the most luck getting through. Also, log into your online account and check if there's a specific document request that might not have been mailed to you. The system sometimes shows pending requirements that don't make it to the mail. Good luck!

I had this EXACT same issue a few months ago! The ID.me verification went through fine, but then I couldn't file my claim for almost 2 weeks. What finally worked for me was a combination of things: - Used Firefox instead of Chrome (seriously, Chrome was giving me nothing but errors) - Filed my claim super early in the morning around 5:30am when the system wasn't overloaded - Made sure I wasn't using any ad blockers or browser extensions - Had to restart the entire claim process from scratch (I know, annoying!) The most frustrating part was that customer service kept telling me to "just try again later" without actually explaining what was wrong. Turns out there was some kind of sync issue between the ID.me system and the SDI database that took time to resolve. Hang in there - it's incredibly frustrating but you're not alone in this struggle. The system is definitely broken, but persistence does pay off eventually. Try the early morning approach and a different browser first before calling, might save you hours on hold!

I'm going through the exact same nightmare right now! Got through the ID.me verification last week (what a process that was) but now I'm stuck on this "Something went wrong" error too. It's so frustrating because you feel like you're making progress and then hit another brick wall. I'm going to try all the suggestions here - the Firefox browser switch, early morning filing, and clearing cookies. Never would have thought the browser choice could make such a difference! Has anyone had luck contacting their state assembly member's office? I heard they sometimes have dedicated staff who can help with EDD/SDI issues when you're really stuck. Might be worth a shot if the technical fixes don't work. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - at least we know we're not going crazy and this is a real systemic issue! 💪