Will attending one mandatory work meeting jeopardize my EDD SDI benefits?

been there! Same thing happened to my sister last yr - meeting didn't affect her SDI as long as she wasnt getting PAID for those hours. did ur boss put it in writing that ur seniority is at risk? get that in writing!!!!

This is actually a complex situation. Technically, any work activity while on SDI could potentially impact your benefits, but a single brief mandatory meeting for the purpose of maintaining your job status is a gray area. The key factors are: 1. Duration (a 2-hour meeting vs. regular work) 2. Compensation (are you being paid for this time?) 3. Purpose (job preservation vs. actual job duties) 4. Frequency (one-time vs. recurring) If I were you, I would call EDD directly to get an official determination before attending. They can document your situation and give you proper guidance that protects your benefits.

I think ur overthinking this. SDI isnt like workers comp where they follow u around lol. Just go to the meeting, dont mention it on ur certifications, and youll be fine. ive worked a few days here and there on disability when i was feeling ok and nothing happened

Have you tried using Claimyr to get through to EDD? I was in a similar situation (needed clarification about an in-person training while on disability) and couldn't get through after trying for days. I used claimyr.com and they got me connected to an EDD agent in about 25 minutes. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd The EDD agent told me that attending a single mandatory meeting with my employer's HR department wouldn't affect my claim as long as I wasn't performing regular work duties. They noted it in my file just to be safe. Much better than guessing!

THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I HATE THE EDD SYSTEM!!! They make everything so confusing and contradictory. You're damned if you do and damned if you don't. If you skip the meeting, you might lose your job. If you go, EDD might say you're able to work and cancel your benefits. Meanwhile you can't even get someone on the phone for a simple question!!!! The whole system is designed to trap people and deny benefits. I've been fighting with them for MONTHS over my claim.

I had a similar situation during my maternity disability last year. My advice is to call your doctor first and ask them if attending this meeting would be consistent with your medical restrictions. If your doctor says it's fine as a one-time exception, get that in writing. Then contact EDD (which I know is difficult). In my case, my doctor wrote a note stating that a 3-hour planning meeting was acceptable as a one-time exception to my disability restrictions, but that I remained unable to perform my regular job duties. I brought this to the meeting and nothing happened with my benefits. The key is documenting everything.

wait i'm confused... is this regular disability or pregnancy disability? cuz the rules are different

After you get this resolved, you should also request reasonable accommodations under ADA for your condition. If your migraines are severe enough to qualify for disability, they would also qualify for workplace accommodations. This could include things like: - Attending important meetings remotely instead of in-person - Modified lighting in your workspace - Flexible scheduling - Private area to rest if a migraine occurs at work Your employer is required to work with you on reasonable accommodations once you return from disability. This could prevent similar situations in the future.

did u call EDD yet? what did they say??