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Holy crap it worked. I've been waiting for my phone interview for 4 months. I was skeptical but read through the posts and watched a youtube video someone posted on here about my exact issue. Once the called me - and they did! - the key was to ask for a tier 2 representative to help me out. I asked for that and was disconnected the first try. But as promised by Claimyr I requested a new call and they called back. This time I was able to get through to a tier 2 rep and he cleared up my problem and ALL the back pay for my was deposited to my BofA card today! Amazing. Thank you so much!
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That's amazing news, Todd! Your success story gives me so much hope. I've been stuck in the system for months too, and reading about your experience with asking for a tier 2 rep is exactly what I needed to hear. It's encouraging to know that persistence pays off and that the community resources here actually work. Congratulations on getting your back pay - you must be so relieved! Thanks for sharing the details about your process, it's incredibly helpful for those of us still fighting through this.
Paolo, I totally agree! Stories like Todd's are what keep me going when I feel like giving up on this whole process. I've been waiting for my interview for 2 months now and seeing that it actually worked for someone gives me hope. I'm definitely going to try the tier 2 rep approach when I finally get through. Thanks Todd for taking the time to share all the details - it really helps newcomers like us know what to expect and what to ask for!
This is exactly what I needed to see today! I've been in limbo for 3 months waiting for my phone interview and was starting to lose hope. Your step-by-step breakdown is so helpful - especially the part about asking specifically for a tier 2 representative and not giving up if you get disconnected the first time. I had no idea that was even an option! I'm going to try Claimyr based on your recommendation. It's stories like yours that remind me there's light at the end of this tunnel. Congratulations on getting your back pay sorted out - that must be such a huge relief! 🙌
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I'm so sorry you're dealing with this nightmare @Zoe Wang! As someone new to this community, I'm absolutely shocked reading about these retroactive disqualifications. The fact that EDD is coming after people 4 years later for benefits they approved during a GLOBAL PANDEMIC is beyond cruel. Your situation sounds like you have a really strong case for appeal though. Being immunocompromised and having doctor's documentation showing you needed to avoid high-risk work environments is completely reasonable - especially during 2020-2021 when we barely understood COVID transmission. The key distinction everyone's mentioned between being "unable to work" vs "able to work with accommodations" seems crucial here. I'm taking notes from all the great advice in this thread since I'm terrified I might get hit with something similar. The success stories like @Carmen Vega's are giving me hope that fighting these determinations can actually work with proper documentation. Please keep us updated on how your appeal goes! It sounds like you were completely transparent from the beginning and actively looking for suitable remote work. EDD made the approval decision with full knowledge of your medical situation - they shouldn't be able to reverse that years later just because they want the money back now. Stay strong - you've got a whole community rooting for you! 💪
@TechNinja Thank you so much for the support! It's been really overwhelming dealing with this, but reading everyone's experiences and advice in this thread has been incredibly helpful. I never expected to find such a supportive community when I posted about this nightmare situation. You're absolutely right that the timing feels intentionally cruel - coming after people years later when they've already used that money to survive during the worst public health crisis of our lifetimes. The fact that I was completely transparent about my immunocompromised status and actively seeking remote work should count for something. I'm definitely going to keep everyone updated on how the appeal process goes. I filed the DE 1000M form yesterday and I'm gathering all my documentation now - work search records, doctor's notes, original application materials, etc. Stories like @Carmen Vega s'are giving me real hope that I can fight this successfully. It s'scary that so many of us are dealing with or worried about similar situations. We all acted in good faith during an unprecedented crisis, and EDD approved our claims with full knowledge of our circumstances. They shouldn t'be allowed to change their minds years later just to recoup funds. Thanks again for the encouragement - this community support means everything! 🙏
I'm so sorry you're going through this @Zoe Wang - this is absolutely infuriating! As someone new to this community, I'm shocked by how common these retroactive reviews are becoming. The fact that EDD is targeting people who were completely honest about their medical situations during a global pandemic feels like they're punishing vulnerability. Your case sounds really strong for appeal though. Being immunocompromised with doctor's documentation during COVID should absolutely qualify you for accommodations rather than complete work disability. The distinction between needing reasonable accommodations vs being totally unable to work seems to be the key legal issue here. I'm taking notes from all the excellent advice in this thread - especially about getting updated doctor letters that specifically mention ability to work remotely, filing the DE 1000M appeal form ASAP, and requesting financial hardship waivers. The success stories like @Carmen Vega's are really encouraging! It's disgusting that they approved everyone quickly in 2020-2021 without proper review, then come back years later with these "gotcha" reversals when people have already spent that money on basic survival needs. You acted in complete good faith and deserve to have your original approval upheld. Please keep us updated on your appeal progress - you've got this whole community supporting you! 💪
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Just wanted to add my experience for anyone still dealing with this. I'm a digital nomad who's been collecting CA unemployment while traveling (legitimately - I'm still available for remote work in CA). After trying multiple VPNs that all got blocked, I found that Surfshark's "NoBorders" mode worked for about 2 weeks before EDD caught on. But honestly, after reading everyone's experiences here, I think calling EDD directly is the way to go. The temporary workarounds aren't worth the risk of getting your account flagged. @GalaxyGlider your update gives me hope that they're reasonable about legitimate travel situations. Planning to call them before my next trip to get ahead of any issues.
@Aisha Abdullah That s'smart to call ahead! I m'in a similar situation as a remote worker and was dreading having to deal with this. After seeing @GalaxyGlider s'success story, it really seems like transparency is the best policy with EDD. Did you have any issues with them questioning your digital "nomad status?" I m'worried they might not understand that remote work can be done from anywhere but I m'still genuinely available for California-based positions.
I've been dealing with this exact issue for months! I'm currently in the Philippines caring for my elderly mother and had the same problem with EDD blocking my VPN access. What finally worked for me was a combination approach: I used a dedicated IP from PureVPN (costs extra but gives you a static residential IP that's less likely to be flagged) AND I called EDD proactively to explain my situation. The rep was surprisingly understanding and added a note to my account about legitimate overseas travel while remaining available for CA work. The key is being completely honest about your circumstances and emphasizing that you're still actively job searching and available for California-based remote positions. Don't try to hide your location - it's better to work WITH EDD rather than trying to circumvent their security. Also keep detailed records of your work search activities while abroad as they may ask for this during your call.
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Great question! I'm in a similar situation - lost my bartending job at the beginning of the year and have been thinking about doing some Uber Eats to help with bills while I look for another service industry position. From reading everyone's responses, it sounds like the key things are: 1) Report ALL gross earnings accurately during certification 2) Stay under that $99 threshold if you want to keep full benefits, or understand the 75% reduction formula if you earn more 3) Keep detailed records matching EDD's Sunday-Saturday weeks 4) Don't work more than 32 hours/week or they might consider you fully employed 5) Continue doing required job searches and stay available for full-time interviews The math actually seems to work out okay if you're strategic about it. Like if I made $150 in gig work one week, I'd lose about $38 from my EDD benefits ($150-$99 = $51 x 0.75 = $38.25), but still come out ahead overall. Has anyone here had experience with Uber Eats specifically? I'm wondering if their earnings tracking is any easier to work with than DoorDash when it comes to matching EDD reporting periods.
Hey Carmen! I've been doing Uber Eats for about 6 months now (started before I lost my job, continued while on EDD). The earnings tracking is honestly about the same as DoorDash - still a pain to match up with EDD's Sunday-Saturday weeks. Uber Eats shows you daily earnings but you have to manually add them up for each EDD reporting period. One thing that's helpful with Uber Eats though is their "Weekly Summary" emails - they send them every Monday with the previous week's totals, but their week runs Monday-Sunday so you still have to do some math to get the Sunday-Saturday totals EDD wants. Your math looks right on the benefit reduction. Just remember to include tips in your gross earnings too - those count as reportable income even though they feel separate from the delivery fees. I learned that one the hard way when EDD questioned why my reported earnings didn't match what Uber reported to them! Also, bartending experience probably makes you good at customer service, which helps with ratings and tips in the delivery world. Good luck with both the gig work and finding a new bartending position!
I've been doing Instacart while on EDD for the past two months and wanted to share some additional insights that might help. The grocery delivery gig has some unique considerations compared to restaurant delivery: 1) Instacart pays weekly on Wednesdays, which actually makes it slightly easier to track earnings for EDD's Sunday-Saturday reporting periods since you get a clear weekly statement. 2) However, be extra careful about "heavy pay" bonuses and peak hour incentives - these all count as reportable income even though they show up separately from your base earnings. 3) One thing I discovered is that if you're doing grocery delivery, you're interacting with customers more directly (texting about substitutions, etc.), which could be seen as customer service work that might transfer to restaurant jobs. I've actually mentioned this experience in a couple interviews. The key is really just staying super organized with tracking. I use a simple phone note where I jot down my daily earnings right after each shift, then total them up by EDD week every Saturday night before certification. Also, don't forget that gig work earnings can actually help you qualify for a higher benefit amount if you end up filing a new claim later - they count as wages for benefit calculation purposes. Just make sure everything is reported accurately from the start!
Lara Woods
This thread is so helpful! I'm actually going through something similar right now - filed my claim two weeks ago and just certified yesterday. The waiting and uncertainty is the worst part, especially when you have bills coming up. It's really reassuring to see all these recent success stories and actual timelines from real people. The EDD website is so vague about processing times, so hearing that 24-48 hours from "paid" status to bank account is pretty standard now makes me feel much better. I'll definitely bookmark this thread to reference if I start getting anxious about the timeline. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community is a lifesaver when dealing with EDD's confusing system!
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Fatima Al-Sayed
•I'm so glad this thread is helping! I just went through the same anxiety a few weeks ago with my first payment. One thing that really helped me was setting up text alerts from my bank so I'd get notified the moment any deposit came through - it saved me from constantly checking my account balance every hour! Also, if you have the EDD mobile app, sometimes the payment status updates there a bit faster than the website. The waiting really is the hardest part, but based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like the system is working much more smoothly now. Hang in there - you should see your money soon!
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Raj Gupta
I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! Filed my new claim about 10 days ago, certified on Monday, and saw "paid" status in History yesterday but still no money in my account. Reading through all these experiences is incredibly reassuring - it sounds like 24-48 hours from "paid" status to actual deposit is the norm now. I was starting to stress because this is my first time back on unemployment since before the pandemic and I wasn't sure if the timelines had changed. My bank is usually pretty fast with direct deposits, so I'm hoping to see it by tomorrow. It's frustrating how the different sections of the EDD portal show different information, but at least it seems like the system is actually working behind the scenes. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines - this is exactly the kind of real-world info you can't get from the official EDD website!
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Anastasia Fedorov
•I'm in almost the exact same boat as you! New claim filed about a week ago, certified Tuesday, and just saw "paid" status appear this morning. Based on all the timelines shared here, it sounds like we should expect to see the money hit our accounts within the next day or two. The consistency of everyone's experiences (24-48 hours from "paid" status to deposit) is really reassuring. I was also worried about whether things had changed since before the pandemic, but it seems like the system is actually more reliable now than it was during the height of COVID chaos. Fingers crossed we both see our deposits soon! This thread has been a godsend for managing the anxiety that comes with waiting for that first payment.
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