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wat happens if u get a second job? can u still get benefits if ur total hours still less than before?
Yes, you can still receive benefits if you get a second job, as long as your total earnings don't exceed your weekly benefit amount plus the earnings disregard ($25 or 25% of your weekly benefit, whichever is greater). You'll need to report ALL earnings from ALL jobs when you certify each week, and EDD will calculate if you're eligible for a partial payment that week.
oh cool thx for explaining. might look for another pt job then
Dylan, I went through almost the exact same situation about 8 months ago - hours cut from 35 to 14 per week at my retail job. I was so stressed about money but applying for partial UI was honestly one of the best decisions I made! A few things that helped me: - Apply ASAP since there's usually a waiting week before benefits start - Keep detailed records of your reduced hours/paystubs - EDD might ask for them - Don't stress too much about your employer finding out - mine was actually understanding since they knew they had to cut hours due to slow business - The online application is pretty user-friendly, took me maybe 30 minutes The partial benefits really helped bridge the gap while I looked for supplemental income. You've got this! The system exists exactly for situations like yours where your hours get slashed through no fault of your own.
Thank you Alice! It's so reassuring to hear from someone who went through almost the same thing. I'm definitely feeling less anxious about applying now after reading everyone's responses. Quick question - when you say there's usually a waiting week, does that mean even if my application gets approved quickly, I won't see any money for at least a week after that? Just trying to plan my budget accordingly since things are pretty tight right now.
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New community member here and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation - my effective date is January 20th but my claim wasn't processed until February 10th, so I have about 3 weeks of missing benefits. Reading through everyone's experiences has given me so much clarity on what I need to do. It's absolutely crazy that EDD doesn't automatically make those weeks available for certification when they're the ones who caused the processing delay! I was completely lost on how to handle this until I found this discussion. Planning to call tomorrow at 8am sharp with my dates ready and specifically request they add those weeks for certification. Thank you all for sharing your stories and providing such clear guidance - without this community I would have had no idea I needed to proactively ask for those weeks. Will definitely update once I get through to them!
Welcome to the community! Your 3-week gap situation is really similar to what I just went through last month. It's so frustrating that we have to chase down benefits we're clearly entitled to, but you're definitely doing the right thing by calling tomorrow. When I was in your shoes, this thread gave me the confidence to be persistent with EDD - don't let them tell you those weeks aren't available or that there's some arbitrary cutoff. You were unemployed during that time period, so you deserve those benefits from your effective date forward. The 8am calling strategy really works - I got through on my first try that way. Make sure to have your claim number and exact dates written down so you can clearly explain the gap to the rep. Good luck tomorrow, and thanks for being another voice showing how common this issue is with EDD's broken system!
New member here and wow, this thread is exactly what I needed to find! I'm currently dealing with this same frustrating situation - my effective date is December 15th but my claim wasn't issued until January 12th, which is almost 4 weeks of missing benefits. I had been completely stressed thinking I'd lost those weeks forever or somehow messed up my application. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a relief and given me a clear action plan. It's absolutely infuriating that EDD creates these massive processing delays and then makes US figure out how to get the benefits we're legally entitled to from day one! I had no clue I needed to specifically call and request those weeks be added for certification - I naively assumed they'd automatically backdate everything once my claim was finally approved. Based on all the great advice in this thread, I'm calling tomorrow morning at 8am sharp with my dates ready to specifically request they add those missing 4 weeks for certification. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions - this community is incredible for helping navigate EDD's maze of bureaucracy!
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I'm experiencing the EXACT same thing right now and finding this thread has been such a relief! Had my eligibility interview on Thursday, certified this weekend, and just saw that terrifying "disqualification" status appear today. I was absolutely panicking thinking I had somehow failed my interview, but reading everyone's experiences here has really calmed me down. It's amazing how many people are going through this identical situation with almost the same timeline - interview one day, certify a few days later, then that scary status shows up. It definitely seems like this is just EDD's broken system using "disqualification" as a default placeholder while they process interview results, which is such poor design on their part. The fact that so many people have eventually seen their status change to "paid" after about a week, especially when their interview notification disappeared (which happened to me too), gives me real hope that this is just normal processing rather than actual rejections. I'm going to follow the advice everyone's given - wait until Thursday before calling, start documenting all my job search activities now, and keep checking my UI Online inbox obsessively for any notices. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories and creating such a supportive discussion - this community is honestly a lifesaver when dealing with EDD's stressful and confusing system!
I'm in the exact same situation as everyone else here! Had my interview on Friday, certified today, and just saw that "disqualification" status that made my stomach drop. But after reading through all these responses, I'm actually feeling so much better about it. It's really clear this is just EDD's awful system design rather than actual disqualifications for most of us. The pattern is so consistent - interview during the week, certify over the weekend, then that scary placeholder status appears while they're still processing everything behind the scenes. I'm going to follow the same game plan everyone's suggested: wait until Thursday/Friday, document my job search activities, and try not to stress too much. It's honestly ridiculous that EDD uses such panic-inducing language when they could easily say "processing" or "under review." Thanks for sharing your experience and adding to this incredibly helpful thread! Hopefully we'll all have good news to share by the end of this week.
I'm going through the EXACT same situation right now! Had my eligibility interview this past Monday, certified yesterday, and just logged in to see that horrible "disqualification" status. I was literally shaking when I first saw it because I thought I had completely blown my interview somehow. This thread has been an absolute godsend - I can't believe how many of us are experiencing this identical timeline and situation. It's really reassuring to see that this seems to be EDD's standard (and terribly designed) process rather than actual rejections. The fact that so many people eventually got their status changed to "paid" after 5-8 days gives me hope that this "disqualification" thing is just their awful placeholder while they finish processing. Like everyone else, my interview notification also disappeared from my homepage after the call, which based on what others have shared seems to be a good sign. I'm definitely going to follow the advice here - wait until Thursday before panicking, start documenting all my job search activities right now, and keep checking my inbox obsessively for any notices. It's honestly criminal that EDD uses such scary language when they could easily say "interview results pending" or "under review." Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - knowing I'm not alone in this nightmare makes the waiting so much more bearable!
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This whole thread is so eye-opening! I had no idea EDD's fraud detection system was this sensitive. I'm actually dealing with something similar right now - my account got flagged last week and I've been afraid to even log in since then. Reading everyone's experiences here makes me feel less alone in this mess. It sounds like the key takeaways are: 1) the checks are usually legitimate even when your account is flagged, 2) the fraud flags are often triggered by really minor things like using a different device or IP address, and 3) you absolutely have to call and speak to a real person to get it resolved. I'm going to try calling tomorrow morning with everyone's tips. Thanks for sharing your stories - this community is a lifesaver when dealing with EDD's confusing system!
You're absolutely right about this community being a lifesaver! I'm new here but stumbled across this thread while frantically googling about my own EDD issues. It's such a relief to see I'm not the only one dealing with this nightmare. The fact that so many people have had nearly identical experiences with the fraud flags really shows how broken their automated system is. Good luck with your call tomorrow - definitely try that 8am approach or the Claimyr service people mentioned. Having a game plan makes it feel less overwhelming. Keep us posted on how it goes!
I'm going through something very similar right now! My account got flagged three days ago with the same "potential fraud" message, and I've been panicking about what to do. Reading through everyone's experiences here is honestly the first time I've felt hopeful that this might actually get resolved. It sounds like the automated system is just way too sensitive and flags people for totally normal things like using a different device or location. I haven't received a check yet, but based on what everyone's saying, I'm going to keep trying to get through to EDD and not worry so much about it being some kind of trap. This thread should be required reading for anyone dealing with EDD issues - you guys have been more helpful than any official EDD resource I've found online!
I'm so glad this thread is helping you feel less panicked! I just joined this community too after dealing with my own EDD nightmare, and honestly the support here is incredible. Your situation sounds exactly like what everyone else has described - the automated fraud detection is way too aggressive and flags people for completely normal activities. Don't stress too much about the check when it comes; from everything I've read here, they're legitimate payments even when your account is flagged. The real challenge is just getting through to someone who can actually help fix your account. Definitely try calling right at 8am or consider that Claimyr service if you're getting desperate. Keep us updated on your progress - we're all rooting for you!
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This thread has been incredibly helpful for me! I'm currently experiencing this exact same reopen claim loop issue - it's happened three times in the past five weeks and each time I panic thinking I've somehow broken my claim. The financial stress of unpredictable payment timing is brutal when you're already dealing with unemployment uncertainty. What really strikes me about reading everyone's experiences is how this seems to be affecting so many people, yet EDD hasn't issued any official communication about this known system glitch. It's frustrating that we have to rely on community forums to understand what's happening with their own system. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service and use those specific terms Lincoln mentioned about "claim status flag error." Emma's browser cache suggestion is also really smart - I'm going to try that immediately while I work on getting through to an actual rep. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and experiences. This community support makes such a difference when dealing with EDD's broken systems. I'll make sure to update everyone once I get this resolved!
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Fatima Al-Mazrouei
•You're absolutely right about EDD not communicating about this known issue - it's so frustrating that we have to piece together solutions from community forums! I'm new to dealing with EDD but have been reading through this entire thread because I'm worried I might face unemployment soon. The fact that so many people are experiencing the exact same glitch really shows this is a widespread system problem, not individual user error. It's ridiculous that people have to become experts in EDD's internal terminology just to get basic technical support. The combination of trying the Claimyr service with Lincoln's specific terms plus Emma's browser cache workaround seems like the best approach. Definitely keep us posted on your progress - these updates are so valuable for others dealing with the same nightmare!
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Keisha Jackson
This whole thread has been such an eye-opener! I'm not currently dealing with unemployment but I've been following this conversation because my company has been doing layoffs and I wanted to understand potential EDD issues I might face. What really strikes me is how this "reopen claim loop" seems to be such a widespread problem that EDD clearly knows about but hasn't bothered to communicate to claimants. It's absolutely maddening that people who are already stressed about finances have to become detective experts piecing together solutions from community forums. The fact that you need specific insider terminology like "claim status flag error" just to get proper technical support is ridiculous - that should be EDD's job to identify and explain, not yours! I'm bookmarking this thread and especially noting the Claimyr service recommendation and Emma's browser cache workaround. If I do end up needing unemployment benefits, at least I'll know what to watch out for and how to advocate for myself. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and solutions - this kind of community knowledge sharing is invaluable when dealing with broken bureaucratic systems!
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