CA SDI Eligibility Question - Worked Oct to Aug, Need Help with Requirements!

This is super helpful, thanks for breaking it down! 👍 Do you know how long it usually takes for them to process a claim?

In my experience, it took about 2-3 weeks to get a decision. But I've heard it can vary depending on how busy they are. Just make sure all your paperwork is in order to avoid delays!

ugh 2-3 weeks?? thats so long to wait when ur out of work 😩

I know, right? It's tough. But if you're approved, they'll backpay you from the date your disability started. So at least you'll get that money eventually!

Omg yes! I thought it was just me. I've been calling non-stop and always get the 'too busy' message. How are we supposed to get help??

I found a way to get through! There's this site called claimyr.com that has a calling tool. It dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

$20 just to talk to someone? That seems kinda sketchy... Has anyone else tried this?

I get the skepticism, but it's legit. I was desperate after trying for weeks. It's worth it if you really need to talk to someone. They even refund you if it doesn't work.

Thanks for sharing! I might give this a try. Anything's better than listening to that hold music for hours 😂

Learned this the hard way 😭 Took me forever to get everything together and delayed my claim

Preach! 🙌 It's like you need a law degree just to understand half of this stuff

Nah, I think it's just underfunded and outdated. But yeah, it sure feels that way sometimes!

I think it depends on how you reported it. If you paid taxes on it as self-employment income, it should count. But don't quote me on that!

You might wanna check with a tax professional on that one. The rules for gig workers can be tricky.