Need help with EDD: DE 2525XX forms & reporting job loss with paid vacation - what to expect?
Hey everyone, I need some advice. I'm trying to get more DE 2525XX forms for continued medical clearance, and I also need to report that I lost my job but got paid vacation time. My job ended recently and I got a week of paid vacation when I was let go. Anyone been through this before? What should I expect when I call about this?
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Aileen Rodriguez
Ugh, dealing with EDD is always a pain. Make sure you have all your docs ready before you call. They'll probably want to know exact dates for everything.
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Zane Gray
•For real tho 🙄 I swear they make it complicated on purpose
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Maggie Martinez
•yep, i learned that the hard way. spent hours on hold only to be told i was missing some stupid form
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Aileen Rodriguez
•It's like they WANT us to mess up so they can deny our claims 🤔
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Alejandro Castro
I've been through this before. Here's what you need to do: 1. Call EDD and request the DE 2525XX forms. Be specific about how many you need. 2. When reporting job loss, give them the exact date your employment ended. 3. Make sure to mention the paid vacation time. They'll need to know the duration and when it was paid out. 4. Have your last pay stub ready, they might ask for details. 5. If you had any accrued PTO paid out, mention that too. 6. Be prepared for a long wait time. Their hold times are ridiculous. 7. Take notes during the call, including the name of who you spoke with. Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
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Bruno Simmons
•Wow, thank you so much! This is super helpful. I'll definitely follow your advice.
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Monique Byrd
•This is gold 💯 Saving this for later, thanks!
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Jackie Martinez
lol good luck getting through to anyone. i've been trying for weeks 🤡
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Lia Quinn
•Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time
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Jackie Martinez
•yeah, no luck. its like playing the lottery at this point
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Haley Stokes
Quick question - does anyone know if the paid vacation affects your unemployment benefits? I'm in a similar boat and not sure how it works
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Asher Levin
•From what I understand, it can delay when you can start claiming. But don't quote me on that, EDD rules are confusing af
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Serene Snow
•It depends on how its paid out. If its a lump sum, it might not affect it as much as if its spread out over time. Best to ask EDD directly tho
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Issac Nightingale
Hey guys, I found a way to actually 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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Romeo Barrett
•Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?
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Issac Nightingale
•Yeah, it does! I was skeptical at first too, but I got through in like an hour instead of days of trying
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Marina Hendrix
•20 bucks tho? Thats kinda steep
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Issac Nightingale
•I mean, compared to wasting hours on hold or not getting through at all, it was worth it for me. But yeah, I get it's not for everyone
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Justin Trejo
Anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? 🤦♂️
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Alana Willis
•Preach! 🙌 It's like they're playing 4D chess and we're stuck with checkers
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Tyler Murphy
•fr fr. its a full time job just trying to get benefits
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Sara Unger
Pro tip: if you can't get the forms online, sometimes local EDD offices have them. Might save you a phone call
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