Can I win my UI appeal while receiving SDI? Worried about unpaid weeks and certification issues

You cant get UI and SDI for the same weeks. Its against the rules. Pick one!!

This is actually a common situation. You can potentially receive both benefits, but not for the same time periods. If you win your UI appeal, you should be eligible for backpay for the weeks you were unemployed before your disability began. Once your disability started, you properly switched to SDI. Make sure to clarify at your appeal hearing exactly which weeks you're requesting UI payments for, and explain that you began receiving SDI on [specific date]. The Administrative Law Judge will need to understand the timeline clearly. Also bring documentation from your doctor showing when your disability officially began.

I went thru the same exact thing last year!!! EDD is so complicated. I won my appeal and got paid for the weeks BEFORE my disability but not during. You'll have to start certifying again after your disability ends if you still need unemployment. The systems don't talk to each other very well so be prepared to explain the situation like 5000 times lol

I've helped several clients navigate between UI and SDI benefits. You can definitely receive backpay for UI if you win your appeal, but only for weeks before your disability began. Here are some important things to know: 1. The systems are separate - your SDI claim doesn't automatically notify the UI department 2. At your appeal hearing, bring your Notice of Determination for SDI showing your benefit start date 3. Be prepared to verify you were able and available for work during the UI weeks you're claiming 4. You'll need to restart UI certification after your disability ends if you're still unemployed Trying to call EDD about this can be incredibly frustrating. I recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an EDD representative quickly. They have a service that helps you skip the wait times when calling EDD. I've had clients use it successfully to sort out complex benefit situations like yours. There's a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd

When I had a similar situation, I was told that I needed to send a written statement to the Appeals office explaining exactly which weeks I was claiming UI benefits for and which weeks I was on disability. Make sure there's no overlap! I'd send this in before your hearing date so they have it in your file. Also - SUPER IMPORTANT - if you win your appeal, you'll need to certify for those back weeks. They don't automatically pay you!

the EDD is just trying to deny u benefits either way. its all a scam to save $$$$. my cousin works there and says they deny everything first hoping people give up. fight for EVERYTHING ur owed!!!

I'm an employment attorney who handles UI appeals. A few important things you should know: 1. Benefits exclusivity: You can't receive UI and SDI for the same period. That's firm. 2. Time frames: If you win your appeal, you can receive UI benefits for periods when you were able and available for work (before your disability). 3. Documentation needs: Bring crystal clear documentation to your hearing showing: - When you became disabled (medical certification date) - Your first SDI payment date - Any work search efforts during the UI claim period 4. After disability: You'll need to reopen your UI claim after your disability ends. Do this immediately when your doctor releases you to work. The most common mistake I see is poor preparation for the appeal hearing. Be organized with your dates and documentation. Speaking with an EDD representative before your hearing can help clarify exactly what you need to bring.