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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I've learned so much. To summarize what I understand now: 1. I should qualify based on my earnings ($16,500 over 7 months is above minimum) 2. My "reduction in workforce" termination should be considered no-fault 3. I need to check exactly which quarters count in my base period 4. I should prepare for my eligibility interview by having my termination details ready 5. There's a one-week waiting period before benefits start 6. I need to keep detailed records of my job search (at least 3 per week) I'll update this thread after my eligibility interview next week! Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly.
Great summary! One more tip for your eligibility interview - be prepared to explain any gaps in employment before your Target job. They might ask why you weren't working before and what you were doing during that time. Good luck!
Good luck with your interview, Zara! You seem well-prepared now. Just wanted to add one more thing - during your eligibility interview, be honest and straightforward about everything. Don't try to overthink your answers or volunteer extra information they don't ask for. They're mainly verifying the basic facts: when you worked, how much you earned, and why your employment ended. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you have your last pay stub and any termination paperwork from Target handy during the call. Sometimes they ask for specific dates or wage amounts and it's good to have the exact numbers ready. You've got this! The fact that you're being proactive about understanding the process puts you ahead of a lot of people. Keep us posted on how it goes!
This is such great advice! I'm actually new to this whole unemployment process and reading through this thread has been incredibly helpful. @Zara Mirza - your situation sounds really stressful but it looks like you re'in good hands with all the knowledgeable folks here. I m'curious - for those of us who might face similar situations in the future, is there anything you wish you had done differently when you first got terminated? Like should you ask for specific documentation from your employer right away, or is the standard termination paperwork usually enough for EDD? Also @Ryan Young, that s'a good point about having pay stubs ready. I never would have thought to gather all that documentation beforehand.
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Thank you everyone for the helpful responses! I'm definitely going to continue keeping detailed records and doing legitimate job searches. The potential consequences aren't worth the risk. I'll check out CalJOBS and set up that email folder system too. Better safe than sorry!
Smart decision to keep doing everything legitimately! I've been on unemployment twice and always kept meticulous records - it's definitely worth the extra effort for peace of mind. One tip that helped me: I started using a simple Google Form to log my job search activities in real-time instead of trying to remember everything later. You just fill it out right after applying somewhere and it automatically creates a spreadsheet with timestamps. Way easier than manually maintaining records and you'll never forget the details. Plus having that timestamp data could be really helpful if you ever need to prove when you applied somewhere.
That Google Form idea is brilliant! I never thought of using timestamps as documentation. Do you mind sharing what fields you included in your form? I'm thinking company name, position, date, application method, but wondering if there's anything else I should track for potential audits.
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I went through something similar last year! The key thing is don't panic - they really do call within that 7-day window they mentioned in the voicemail. In my experience, they usually try again around the same time of day as the original missed call, so maybe try to keep your schedule lighter around 2-3pm over the next few days. Also, make sure your voicemail greeting is professional and mentions you're expecting an important call from EDD - sometimes that helps them know they have the right person. The fact that they left a voicemail is actually a good sign that your case is still active. Hang in there!
That's really reassuring to hear! I've been so stressed about this whole situation. I'll definitely try to keep my schedule clear around 2-3pm for the next few days and update my voicemail greeting like you suggested. It's good to know that getting a voicemail is actually a positive sign - I was worried they were just going through the motions before denying my claim. Thanks for sharing your experience, it really helps to know I'm not alone in dealing with EDD's unpredictable scheduling!
I've been through this exact situation multiple times with EDD! The fact that they called and left a voicemail saying they'll try again within 7 days is actually really good - it means your case is still active and they're following protocol. A few tips from my experience: 1) They often call around the same time as the missed call, so try to keep 2-3pm free for the next week, 2) Make sure your phone isn't set to auto-reject unknown numbers, 3) Have all your documents ready because when they do call back, they usually want to complete the interview right then and there. The waiting is super stressful but you're not going to lose your benefits over this - they know their scheduling is unpredictable. Just stay available and keep checking your UI Online account for any updates!
This is super helpful advice! I'm definitely going to check my phone settings to make sure unknown numbers aren't being blocked. That's such a good point about having all documents ready - I've been so focused on just getting the call that I hadn't thought about being prepared for the actual interview. Do you remember what specific documents they typically ask for during these eligibility interviews? I want to make sure I have everything organized and ready to go when they call back. The stress of waiting is killing me but it's reassuring to hear from people who've been through this successfully!
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I'm new to this community and this thread has been a lifesaver! My mom is in almost the exact same situation - she's been receiving Social Security retirement for about 18 months and just applied for unemployment after being laid off from her part-time job. We were so confused about the reporting requirements and honestly terrified about making a mistake that could jeopardize either benefit. Reading everyone's experiences here, especially Sofia's update about her dad getting everything sorted out, gives me so much confidence that we can handle this correctly. I'm definitely going to have her report the Social Security under "other income" from the start, and it's such a relief to know that in California it won't actually reduce her unemployment benefits. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge - communities like this make navigating these confusing systems so much easier!
Welcome to the community! I'm so glad this thread has been helpful for you and your mom's situation. It's really smart that you're planning to report the Social Security from the beginning - that will save you both a lot of stress down the road. One small tip from my own experience: when your mom does her first certification, make sure she has the exact Social Security amount handy (the gross amount before Medicare deductions) so she can enter it accurately. And don't hesitate to ask questions here if anything comes up during the process - everyone in this community has been so supportive and knowledgeable. Good luck to your mom with her unemployment claim!
I'm dealing with this exact situation right now! My father-in-law has been on Social Security retirement for about 3 years and just got approved for unemployment last week. We were so confused about the reporting requirements until I found this thread. Based on everything I've read here, I feel much more confident now. He'll definitely report his Social Security under "other income" when he certifies, and it's such a relief to know it won't reduce his UI benefits in California. I'm bookmarking this thread because the step-by-step instructions from everyone are incredibly helpful. It's amazing how much clearer things become when people share their real experiences rather than trying to decipher the official EDD guidelines alone. Thank you all for making this less stressful for families like ours who are just trying to navigate the system correctly!
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This thread is exactly what I needed to see as a newcomer to this community! I've been lurking here for a while dealing with my own EDD issues, and seeing how everyone rallied to help Oliver with his Money Network lockout really convinced me to finally join. I had no idea about that special recovery line (1-888-929-2460) or the fact that there are two different Money Network websites - that's going to save me so much hassle in the future. It's honestly mind-boggling that we have to crowdsource all these workarounds just to access our own unemployment benefits, but I'm incredibly grateful that communities like this exist. The official customer service is basically useless, but the collective knowledge here is amazing. I'm definitely bookmarking this entire thread and all the solutions everyone shared. Thanks to everyone who took the time to help - this is what makes navigating these broken systems bearable!
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Drake
•Welcome to the community! I just joined recently too after dealing with my own Money Network nightmare. This thread has been such a lifesaver - I can't believe how many hidden workarounds exist that aren't documented anywhere official. The special recovery line number alone would have saved me days of frustration if I'd known about it earlier. It's really disheartening that we have to become detective-level experts just to access our own benefits, but having a supportive community like this makes all the difference. I'm also bookmarking everything here because it seems like these technical issues with Money Network are way too common. Thanks for joining and adding to the collective knowledge - the more people we have sharing solutions, the better we can all navigate these broken systems together!
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QuantumQuest
Just wanted to add my voice as another newcomer who found this thread incredibly valuable! I've been dealing with EDD issues for months and finally decided to join this community after seeing how everyone worked together to solve Oliver's Money Network lockout. The collective troubleshooting here is honestly better than any official support I've encountered. I had no idea about the special recovery line (1-888-929-2460) or that prepaid.moneynetwork.com is different from the regular site - these are exactly the kinds of details that make all the difference but are nowhere to be found in official documentation. It's both frustrating and amazing that we've had to reverse-engineer so many workarounds just to access our own benefits. I'm definitely saving all these solutions and this thread is going straight to my bookmarks. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - this is what makes navigating these broken systems actually manageable!
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