I feel your pain. The SDI system is a total mess right now. I've been dealing with them for weeks and still no resolution. Here's what I've learned: • Persistence is key. Keep calling and trying to get through. • Document everything. Write down who you talk to, when, and what they say. • Be prepared with all your info when you finally get someone on the line. • Consider reaching out to your local representative for help. • Check your online account regularly for updates. It's frustrating, but hang in there. Eventually, you'll get through to someone who can help.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Been waiting 3 days for a callback and nothing. The whole "you're next in line" message feels like a cruel joke at this point. I've tried calling early morning, late afternoon, even during lunch hours - same result every time. It's incredibly frustrating when you have urgent issues that need resolving and you're just stuck in limbo. Has anyone found a specific time of day that works better, or is it really just a matter of pure luck? This system definitely needs some serious improvements.

guys i just got off the phone with edd after using that claimyr thing. they fixed my pending issue in like 10 minutes! cant believe i waited so long to try it

I've been stuck in this limbo since I filed AUGUST 23. It's impossible to get a hold of anyone, even though I've try several times a day, every day. In the meantime my credit has been trashed because I can't pay CC bills and I've had to borrow money to feed my kids. Now my FMLA is up and I have to consider going back to work even though my husband needs care, because I never heard a thing, and I need to survive. This broken process is shameful, and dangerous

One last bit of advice - I found it really helpful to create a simple timeline document showing exactly what happened when. Include dates of workplace closure, when he applied for benefits, when he received payments, any communication with EDD, etc. Having this organized chronologically made my hearing go much more smoothly since I wasn't struggling to remember dates and details while nervous.

This thread has been incredibly helpful! As someone who went through a similar EDD overpayment hearing last year, I wanted to add that your brother should also be prepared to explain WHY he reported things the way he did during those specific weeks. The judges really focus on intent - whether mistakes were honest errors vs. deliberate misrepresentation. During COVID, so many of us were confused about partial work reporting, especially with the constantly changing guidance. If he has any emails or screenshots from EDD's website showing confusing or contradictory instructions from that time period, bring those too. The pandemic created unprecedented situations that the system wasn't designed for, and most judges understand that. Wishing your brother the best of luck!

Just wanted to follow up - how did things work out with your transition from UI to SDI? Were you able to submit your claim online?

I'm going through something similar right now - just found out I need shoulder surgery next month and I'm currently on unemployment. This thread has been incredibly helpful! Quick question though - if I know my surgery date in advance (it's scheduled for April 15th), should I wait until after the surgery to file the SDI claim, or can I file it beforehand with the future surgery date? I want to minimize any gap in benefits but also don't want to mess up the timing.

Update: I spoke with my workers' comp attorney again and got more details. The settlement is primarily for permanent disability and future medical costs, not for lost wages during any specific time period. She said I should be fine continuing to certify for UI as long as I'm able to work and looking for work, but I need to report the settlement when I receive it. I'm going to try contacting EDD directly to confirm this information. Thanks everyone for your help!

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - waiting on my WC settlement while on UI. One thing I learned is that you should definitely get the settlement agreement in writing that specifies exactly what each portion covers (permanent disability vs lost wages vs medical). This documentation will be crucial when reporting to EDD. Also, don't wait until you receive the money to contact EDD - call them as soon as you have the settlement details so they can flag your account and avoid any automatic overpayment notices. The earlier you're proactive about it, the smoother the process usually goes.