Update: I spoke with an EDD rep today (finally!) and confirmed there are no extensions available. However, they suggested applying for CalFresh which I did online and might qualify for about $280/month in food assistance. Not enough to cover rent but at least I won't starve while job hunting. The rep also mentioned that any new claim would require earnings in the last 18 months that weren't used on my current claim, so that won't work for me either. Guess I'll be hitting the job search even harder now. Thanks everyone for the advice and support.

I'm in a similar situation - exhausted my benefits in December after being laid off from my marketing job. The job market is absolutely brutal right now, especially in tech-adjacent fields. I've been surviving on savings and gig work, but it's getting tight. One thing that's helped me is joining local job seeker meetups and networking groups. Sometimes they share leads that aren't posted online yet. Also, don't overlook temp agencies - I got a few short-term assignments that at least brought in some income while I keep searching for something permanent. The CalFresh suggestion is solid - I qualified for about $250/month which definitely helps with groceries. Also check if your county has any emergency rental assistance programs. Mine had a one-time payment program that bought me an extra month. Stay strong - this job market can't last forever, and your tech support experience should be valuable once things pick up. We're all in this together.

This is super helpful info! I'm bookmarking this thread because I have a feeling I might need to access my old EDD account someday too. Question for those who've been through this - is there any way to reset your security questions or get help if you can't remember those either? I changed phones since then and lost access to my old email, so I'm worried I'll be completely locked out if I ever need to get back in.

Pro tip for anyone else who might face this issue: if you're trying to recover old EDD account access, check your email for any old payment confirmation emails from 2020-2021. I found mine buried in my Gmail archives when I searched for "EDD" and "payment issued" - they actually show the exact weekly benefit amount which is what the system asks for. Saved me from having to guess! Also, if you had direct deposit, your bank statements from that time period will show the exact amounts too.

To give you the most accurate information: California Unemployment Insurance Code Section 1952 and the CUIAB regulations require that all parties have access to the same evidence. The purpose is to ensure a fair hearing where both sides can prepare responses to any documents presented. However, you do have options: 1. You can withdraw your appeal entirely if you're concerned about the evidence being shared. 2. You can request to withdraw specific evidence you've already submitted (though this may weaken your case). 3. You can ask the judge about confidentiality concerns at the beginning of the hearing. Be aware that option #3 rarely results in evidence being kept confidential unless there are very specific legal grounds (like domestic violence protection orders). The fundamental principle of these hearings is that both sides can see and respond to all evidence.

One more thing I just remembered from my hearing - they actually mailed copies of ALL my evidence to my former employer about a week before the hearing. So even if you try to withdraw it now, if they've already sent it out, the damage might be done. Just FYI. The CUIAB process is VERY formal and follows strict legal procedures. This isn't like regular EDD stuff.

Hi Katelyn! I had the same issue trying to get DE 2580GF. Since it's not available online, I called EDD's PFL line directly at 1-877-238-4373 and asked them to email it to me instead of mail - that worked much faster than waiting for postal mail. You can also try asking them to fax it if you have access to a fax machine. Sometimes persistence with different representatives helps too. Good luck!

I've been dealing with EDD for months and this is such a common issue! The DE 2580GF form seems to be one of those that they just don't have available online for some reason. In addition to calling the PFL line that Emma mentioned, you can also try going to your local EDD office in person if there's one nearby - sometimes they have physical copies available. Also, if you have a case worker or have spoken to someone before, try to get their direct extension so you don't have to go through the main phone tree every time. The key is really just being persistent and trying different channels until someone actually follows through. Hope you get it sorted out soon!

I had a similar issue recently! If you can still access your EDD account with the old email, you can change it directly in your profile settings. Go to "Profile" then "Contact Information" and update your email there. However, if you're completely locked out because the old email isn't working, you'll definitely need to call EDD to verify your identity and have them update it on their end. I know calling is frustrating, but for security reasons they usually require phone verification for email changes when you can't access the original email address.

I went through this exact same situation last month! If you're completely locked out of your old email, here's what worked for me: Call EDD at 1-800-300-5616 right at 8:00 AM sharp (they open at 8). Have your social security number, driver's license, and employment history ready because they'll verify your identity thoroughly before making any changes. The rep was able to update my email address and send me a password reset link to the new email within about 10 minutes once I got through. The hardest part is just getting connected - took me about an hour of waiting, but it was worth it to get back into my account. Don't bother with the online "Ask EDD" feature for this - they require phone verification for email changes for security reasons.