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Quick tip: while youre waiting for this to get sorted, apply for other benefits you might be eligible for. Food stamps, rental assistance, etc. Dont put all your eggs in one basket!
That's a great idea, thanks! I'll look into those options.
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anyone else feel like we need a complete overhaul of the unemployment system? this is getting ridiculous 🤔
For real. It's like they're using technology from the stone age 🦖
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Lol, bold of you to assume they're using technology at all 😂
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5 weeks? You sweet summer child. I've been waiting for 3 MONTHS. The system is completely broken.
3 months?! That's insane! How are you surviving?
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Barely. Credit cards and the kindness of family. It's a nightmare.
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PSA: If your claim is pending for more than 3 weeks, you have the right to request a determination interview. It's not widely known, but it's in the CA unemployment insurance code.
This is gold! Do you know how to request this interview?
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You need to call and specifically ask for a 'Section 1326 determination interview'. Be prepared for the rep to not know what you're talking about at first. Insist politely.
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Not to be that guy, but have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes important emails from EDD end up there. Just throwing it out there in case you missed something!
Dude, I feel your pain. I missed a call for my unemployment claim last year and it set me back weeks. The system is so unforgiving its ridiculous.
Same boat here. Missed one call and it was like starting from scratch. EDD needs to get with the times and offer better communication options.
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Not to be that person, but have you considered reaching out to your employer's HR? Sometimes they can help expedite things or at least give you more info about the process.
That's actually a great idea, I hadn't thought of that. I'll give them a call tomorrow. Thanks!
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I'm in the same boat, friend. Filed my PFL claim 3 weeks ago and crickets 🦗 This system is broken af
Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help push things along with EDD. Worth a shot!
I hadn't even thought of that! How would I go about contacting them?
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Just google '[your area] assembly member' and you should find their contact info. Most have dedicated staff for constituent services. Good luck!
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Anyone else feel like theyre stuck in a kafka novel trying to deal with these guys? its absurd
omg yes! 🤣 I've been saying this for weeks. It's like we're all trapped in some bureaucratic nightmare.
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Pro tip: Use the website's contact form if they have one. I got a response within 48 hours that way.
Really? I tried that and never heard back. Guess I'll give it another shot.
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Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can light a fire under EDD's butt.
plot twist: EDD is actually run by sloths. explains the speed of service 🦥😂
LOL that actually makes so much sense 🤣
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Hey now, don't insult sloths like that. They're way more efficient!
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This is why we need to overhaul the entire unemployment system. It's a joke that people have to wait this long for help when they're already struggling. 😡
Preach! 🙌 The whole thing is held together with duct tape and prayers at this point.
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Yeah but good luck getting politicians to care about fixing it. They only pay attention when it affects them directly.
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Plot twist: what if we all just stopped filing and started our own country instead? Who's with me? 😂
lol sign me up. Our national anthem can be hold music 🎵
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Has anyone had issues with payments suddenly stopping? I was getting them regularly and then nothing for the past month. Can't get through on the phone 😤
This happened to me! Turns out I missed a certification deadline. Check your online account to see if you need to submit anything.
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Oh snap, I'll check that out. Thanks for the tip!
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Quick question - does the amount change if you go back to work part-time during parental leave? Thinking about picking up some freelance work but don't want to mess up my benefits.
Yes, it can affect your benefits. You need to report any income and they'll adjust accordingly. Be careful tho, sometimes it's not worth it if it reduces your benefits too much.
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Jenna Sloan
Idk if this helps, but I was in the same boat a few months ago. Turns out they had my old address on file even tho I updated it online. Might be worth double-checking all your contact info is correct.
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Christian Burns
This might be a long shot, but have you tried reaching out on social media? Sometimes tweeting at them or messaging on Facebook can get a response. Public pressure and all that jazz.
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Sasha Reese
I second this! I got a response within a day after tweeting about my issue. Worth a try!
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