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How does EDD calculate unemployment benefit amounts? When do payments typically start?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out how to calculate my benefit amount for unemployment. Does anyone know how they determine the payment amounts? Also, I'm wondering about the timeframe for when payments usually start coming through. Any insights would be super helpful!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve unemployment benefit calculation issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shb41RRw2D0

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Christopher Morgan

I've been through this recently! The benefit amount is usually based on your highest-earning quarter in the base period. They take that amount and divide it by 26 to get your weekly benefit. As for timeframes, it can vary, but I started getting payments about 3 weeks after I was approved.

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Aurora St.Pierre

Wait, really? I thought it was based on your annual income. Learn something new everyday I guess šŸ¤”

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Christopher Morgan

Yep, it's a common misconception. The base period is actually the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you filed your claim. It's a bit confusing at first!

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Grace Johnson

3 weeks?! You're lucky. I've been waiting for 2 months now and still nothing šŸ˜¤

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Jayden Reed

Ugh, good luck dealing with EDD. Their system is a total mess rn. I've been trying to get through to someone for weeks!

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Nora Brooks

Same boat here. It's like trying to win the lottery just to talk to a human šŸŽ°

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Eli Wang

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

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Cassandra Moon

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

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Eli Wang

I know it sounds crazy, but after spending hours trying to get through, it was worth it for me. Saved me a ton of time and stress.

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Zane Hernandez

Here's a detailed breakdown of how benefits are calculated and when you can expect payments: ā€¢ Benefit Calculation: 1. EDD looks at your earnings during the base period (usually the last 4 completed calendar quarters) 2. They use your highest-earning quarter to determine your weekly benefit amount 3. Your weekly benefit is roughly 50% of your average weekly earnings, up to a maximum (currently $450 in CA) ā€¢ Payment Timeline: 1. After you file, there's a mandatory one-week waiting period 2. First payment usually arrives 2-3 weeks after you file, if there are no issues 3. Subsequent payments are bi-weekly Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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Zoey Bianchi

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed explanation! It really clears things up. Do you know if overtime pay is included in the calculation?

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Zane Hernandez

Yes, overtime is included! They look at your total earnings, including overtime, bonuses, and commissions. Glad I could help!

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Genevieve Cavalier

Anyone else notice that the EDD website is always down for "scheduled maintenance" whenever you actually need to use it? šŸ™„

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Ethan Scott

Pro tip: If you're having trouble getting your payments, reach out to your local state representative's office. They can sometimes help expedite things.

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Lola Perez

This! šŸ‘† My assemblyman's office was super helpful when I was stuck in pending purgatory for months.

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Nathaniel Stewart

idk about yall but im still waiting on my retroactive payments from last year. EDD is a joke fr šŸ˜¤

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Riya Sharma

Have you tried calling? I know its a pain but sometimes thats the only way to get it sorted

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Nathaniel Stewart

bruh ive called like 100 times. always busy or they hang up on me šŸ¤”

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