My daughter started a new job about 10 weeks ago, and last week there was an active shooter incident at her workplace. Thank God nobody was hurt, but everyone was hiding and running for their lives. She was already dealing with anxiety issues before, but this has completely pushed her over the edge. She can barely function and has panic attacks even thinking about going back to the building. She's now seeing a therapist who recommended a short leave of absence. Since she's been there less than 12 weeks, HR told her she doesn't qualify for any paid leave through work. The therapist mentioned she might be able to apply for SDI since this is a mental health crisis triggered by a workplace trauma. Does anyone know if she would qualify for SDI in this situation? She's paid into SDI at previous jobs for years, but I know this current job is so new. Would this be considered a valid disability claim or just a waste of time trying? The bills are piling up and I'm worried about her.

Super frustrated right now! My EDD SDI payment status changed to 'issued' yesterday (Jan 16, 2025) on my disability account online, but there's zero money showing up on my Bank of America EDD debit card today. I've been checking the card balance hourly and nothing has changed.\n\nI've tried calling the EDD disability phone line THREE times today but got disconnected twice and the third time I was on hold for 45 minutes before giving up. The automated system just says my payment was issued - not helpful!\n\nIs there a normal delay between when EDD 'issues' the payment and when it actually posts to the card? Does it take a full business day? This is my first disability payment so I don't know what to expect, and I have bills due Monday that I was counting on paying with this money.\n\nHas anyone else experienced this delay? Should I keep waiting or is something wrong with my claim?

I'm in a really stressful situation with EDD right now and could use some advice. Last year I had to request reasonable accommodation due to chronic vestibular migraines that were triggered by my daily commute to a location at higher elevation. My doctor documented everything and I was put on FMLA while waiting for my employer to approve a location transfer. During that waiting period (about 10 weeks), I applied for and received unemployment benefits since I was able and available to work in my local area - just not at that specific location due to my medical condition. I couldn't get SDI because I wasn't completely disabled - I just needed accommodation for my specific medical trigger. Fast forward to now (15 months later!), I suddenly received an overpayment notice from EDD claiming I wasn't eligible for those unemployment benefits and now owe over $11,500 with penalties! I have an appeal hearing scheduled, but I'm scrambling to figure out what documentation to submit. I have my FMLA paperwork, doctor's notes about my migraines, transfer request documentation, and proof that the transfer was eventually approved. Is this enough to make my case? Has anyone successfully appealed something like this? I'm so worried about having to pay back all that money when I was genuinely trying to follow the rules.

I'm so stressed about my upcoming EDD SDI appeal hearing (scheduled for April 14, 2025) and need advice from anyone who's been through this. My situation: I took CFRA leave (12 weeks) to care for my father with terminal cancer, which ended Feb 17, 2025. On Feb 25, I asked my employer (I was a medical billing specialist for 7 years) for additional unpaid time off because I was struggling with severe anxiety/depression. Instead of accommodating, they terminated my position citing "restructuring" but said I'd keep healthcare until May 31. My psychiatrist filed an SDI claim for me on March 8, but EDD denied it saying I "wasn't in the workforce" when disability began. The determination letter specifically mentioned that because my CFRA had ended and I wasn't actively looking for work, I didn't qualify. My psychiatrist has offered to change the disability start date on the medical certification to Feb 15 (before my CFRA ended), but I'm terrified of making things worse. Has anyone successfully appealed a similar situation? What documentation helped? I've been waiting months for this hearing and don't want to mess it up.

Just started my first ever state disability claim for severe anxiety and burnout (doctor recommended 6 weeks off) and I'm confused about the payment process. My doctor submitted the medical certification last week, I already completed the 7-day waiting period, and yesterday I got an email saying my EDD debit card is on the way. But I have no clue what happens next! How long after I activate the card will I actually see money deposited? The EDD website is totally unhelpful about this specific timing. I'm getting nervous since I've got bills coming due in a week. Does anyone know the typical timeline between card activation and the first payment showing up? This whole process is making my anxiety worse!