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EDD website shows claim disqualified, but rep says it's not - Anyone else experienced this discrepancy?

Hey everyone, I'm having a weird issue with the unemployment website. It says my claim is disqualified, but when I called last week, the rep told me it's not actually disqualified. The website still hasn't updated though. This is messing with my benefits and I'm not sure what to do. Has anyone else dealt with something like this? Any advice on how to get this sorted out?

Ugh, classic EDD nonsense. Their website is always out of sync with reality. I had a similar issue last year - took them like 3 weeks to update my status online after I got approved over the phone. Hang in there!

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Chris King

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3 weeks? You got lucky! Mine took 2 months to update šŸ™„ EDD needs to get their act together

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Rachel Clark

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fr tho, why is their system so trash? its 2023, how hard is it to have a working website smh

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ikr? feels like were living in the stone age with these government systems šŸ¦•

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I've been dealing with EDD for what feels like forever, and here's what I've learned: • Always trust what the rep tells you over the website. Their online system is notoriously slow to update. • Keep calling regularly (like once a week) to check on your status. • Document everything! Write down who you talked to, when, and what they said. • If possible, try to get any decisions or updates in writing (email or mail). • Don't stop certifying for benefits, even if the website shows 'disqualified'. • If it goes on for more than a few weeks, consider filing an appeal. Sometimes that kicks them into action. Hope this helps! The system is frustrating, but don't give up. You'll get through this! šŸ’Ŗ

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Mia Alvarez

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This is gold šŸ’Æ Wish I had known all this when I first started dealing with EDD!

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Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start documenting everything. Quick question - how do I go about filing an appeal if it comes to that?

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To file an appeal, you'll need to fill out the 'Appeal Form' on the EDD website. Look for it under the 'Forms and Publications' section. Make sure to explain your situation clearly and include any evidence you have. Good luck!

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have u tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk... but seriously, maybe try logging out and back in? sometimes that fixes weird glitches for me

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Sophia Long

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This happened to me too! I panicked at first, but it turned out to be a glitch. Keep certifying and calling. It'll sort itself out eventually. The EDD is just... special 🤔

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special is putting it nicely lol. more like a total clown show šŸŽŖ

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Sophia Long

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lmao true. we're all just trying to navigate this circus šŸ¤¹ā€ā™‚ļø

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Lucas Bey

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20 bucks? idk man, seems kinda steep just to make a phone call...

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Caleb Stark

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Plot twist: what if the website is right and the rep was wrong? šŸ¤” jk jk... unless? šŸ‘€

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dont even joke about that 😭 edd stress is real

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Caleb Stark

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true true, my bad. we're all in this sinking ship together 🚢

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Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help push things along with EDD. Worth a shot if you're stuck!

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I hadn't thought of that! How would I go about contacting them?

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Just google '[your area] assembly member'. Most have a 'contact us' form on their website where you can explain your situation. They often have staff dedicated to helping with EDD issues.

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Thanks! I'll give that a try if things don't improve soon.

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