SDI claim issues: 10-month employee, wrong last work date. Help!

Ugh, the EDD system is such a nightmare! I had a similar issue with my dates and it took forever to get it sorted. My advice? Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every conversation. You'll need it.

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

Listen up, because I've been through this rodeo before. Here's what you need to do: • First, gather all your employment documents. Contracts, pay stubs, anything that shows your work schedule and status. • Write a clear, concise letter explaining your situation. Include: - Your correct last day of work - Explanation of your 10-month employment status - Any supporting documents • Send this via certified mail so you have proof they received it. • Keep calling until you get through to a rep. Be polite but firm. Ask for a supervisor if needed. • If you don't see movement in 2 weeks, contact your local assembly member's office. They can often help push things along. Remember, persistence is key. Don't let them give you the runaround. Good luck!

have you tried faxing? sometimes old school methods work better with these dinosaur systems lol

Oof, 10-month vs 12-month employee status can be tricky. I work in HR and see this issue a lot. Make sure you clearly explain your work schedule and any summer/holiday breaks. They might be concerned about potential overlap with unemployment benefits.

am i the only 1 who thinks its crazy we gotta jump through all these hoops just to get whats owed to us? 🤔 the whole systems a joke tbh

Hey OP, hang in there! I was in the same boat last year. It took some time, but I finally got it sorted. Don't give up!

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling right when they open or just before they close. Sometimes you can catch a break in the queue.

Anyone else notice that the EDD website is always "under maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄

Have you considered reaching out to a workers' rights organization? They might be able to provide some free advice or resources to help navigate this.

I went through something similar with my 10-month teaching position last year. The key thing that helped me was being super specific about my work calendar in writing. I listed out exactly which months I work, which I don't, and clarified that my "last day of work" was actually my last scheduled work day before my unpaid break period, not a termination. The EDD rep I finally got through to said they see this confusion all the time with educators and seasonal workers. Make sure you emphasize that you're still technically employed during your off months, just not actively working. That distinction seems to matter a lot to them for SDI purposes.