EDD wrongly says employer paying full salary during maternity leave - How to appeal and keep benefits?

Ugh, the EDD system is such a mess! I had a similar issue last year. You need to file an appeal ASAP. Don't wait on this or you could lose your benefits. Here's what I did: • Call EDD first thing in the morning (like 8:01 AM) to try and get through • Explain the situation and ask for an appeal form • Fill out the form with ALL the details - dates, amounts, everything • Include a letter from your employer confirming they're only paying supplemental • Send it all certified mail so you have proof they received it • Follow up every week until it's resolved It's a pain, but you gotta be persistent. Good luck!

I'm dealing with the exact same thing rn! Its so frustrating. My HR dept told me to just keep cashing the EDD checks until they sort it out. Idk if thats good advice tho 🤔

Have you tried reaching out to your state representative? Sometimes they can help cut through the red tape with EDD. Worth a shot!

OP, make sure you get everything in writing from your employer about the supplemental pay. You'll need that documentation for your appeal. And don't forget to make copies of EVERYTHING before you send it in!

I feel for you, OP. The system is so broken. I've been fighting with EDD for months over a similar issue. It's like they don't even read the forms we submit 🤦‍♂️

Hey, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at EDD! 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/DOLxZQb92wM

Quick tip: if you can't get through on the phone, try faxing your appeal. Sometimes it's faster than mail and you get a confirmation it was received.

OP, make sure you're documenting EVERYTHING. Save those EDD letters, emails from your employer, pay stubs, everything. You might need it all for your appeal.

Has anyone had luck with the EDD website? I keep trying to update my info there but it never seems to go through 😤

Sending positive vibes your way, OP! Dealing with EDD while on maternity leave is the last thing you need. Hope it gets sorted out quickly! 💖👶

I went through something similar a few months ago! One thing that really helped me was getting a written statement from HR that clearly breaks down exactly what they're paying vs what EDD should be covering. Make sure it includes specific dollar amounts and dates. Also, if you have direct deposit, screenshot your bank statements showing the actual amounts you're receiving from your employer - this helped prove my case when EDD kept insisting I was getting full salary. The whole process took forever but having that documentation made all the difference. Hang in there mama! 💪