EDD Return-to-Work Date Discrepancy - Will This Affect My Benefits?
Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my return-to-work date. There's a discrepancy between what I told them and what's showing up in the system. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm worried it might affect my benefits or claim status. Any advice on how to handle this?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve return-to-work date discrepancy issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnRgKnkQE1U
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Natasha Petrov
Ugh, I've been there. It's such a pain when the dates don't match up. Have you tried calling them to explain the situation? Sometimes talking to a real person can help sort things out.
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Javier Morales
•I've been trying to call for days but can't get through. It's so frustrating! 😤
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Connor O'Brien
•Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold that way.
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Javier Morales
•Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. 🙏
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Amina Diallo
I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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GamerGirl99
•Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?
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Amina Diallo
•Yeah, it actually does! I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration.
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Hiroshi Nakamura
•20 bucks tho? Idk man, seems steep for a phone call.
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Amina Diallo
•I get it, but think about how much time you waste on hold. For me, it was worth every penny.
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Isabella Costa
Make sure you document EVERYTHING. Dates, times, who you talked to. The system is so broken, you gotta cover your own ass.
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Malik Jenkins
Have you checked your online account? Sometimes the correct info is there even if the person you talked to got it wrong.
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Javier Morales
•Good idea, I'll double-check that. Thanks!
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Freya Andersen
Oof, return-to-work date issues are the WORST. I had this problem last year and it took forever to fix. Here's what I learned: • Always get everything in writing. If you talk to someone on the phone, ask them to send you an email confirmation. • Keep a log of all your communications with the unemployment office. • If you can't get through on the phone, try reaching out via social media. Sometimes they're more responsive there. • Consider contacting your local representative's office. They can sometimes intervene on your behalf. • Don't give up! It's frustrating, but persistence pays off. Hang in there, OP. The system is a mess, but you'll get it sorted out eventually. 💪
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Javier Morales
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. 🙏
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Eduardo Silva
•This should be pinned at the top of the sub tbh
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Leila Haddad
•The social media tip is gold. Got my issue resolved in 2 days after tweeting at them!
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Emma Johnson
lol welcome to the wonderful world of unemployment. where the rules are made up and the dates don't matter 🤡
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Ravi Patel
•🤣🤣🤣 ain't that the truth
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Astrid Bergström
Anyone else notice how these issues always seem to happen right when you're about to go back to work? It's like they're trying to make it as difficult as possible smh
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PixelPrincess
Have you tried faxing them? I know it sounds ancient, but sometimes old school methods work best with these outdated systems.
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Javier Morales
•Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, I'll give it a shot if nothing else works.
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Marcelle Drum
I went through this exact same thing a few months ago! The key is to be super persistent and don't let them brush you off. Here's what worked for me: 1. Get your documentation ready - any texts, emails, or notes about when you actually returned to work 2. When you do get through to someone, ask to speak with a supervisor if the first person can't help 3. File an appeal if they deny your claim - sometimes that's the only way to get a real review 4. Keep certifying for benefits while you're fighting it, even if there's a discrepancy The whole process took me about 6 weeks but I eventually got it sorted and received all my back pay. Don't give up! The system is broken but if you stay on top of it, you can get through this. 💪
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