just wondering... does he belong to a union? cuz if he does they might be able to help with this whole mess

One more tip I forgot to mention - if he does get terminated and applies for benefits, he'll likely get a phone interview scheduled with EDD. These are REALLY important and can make or break his claim. Make sure he's available at the scheduled time (they usually only try once or twice), have all documentation ready, and be clear but brief in his explanations. The EDD interviewer will be taking notes and asking specific questions about the circumstances of separation. Also, the EDD phones are completely overwhelmed right now. When my claim had issues last year, I tried calling for weeks with no luck. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got through to a rep who fixed my claim status in minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km It was such a relief after weeks of stress and busy signals. Just mentioning it in case you run into phone troubles like I did.

kinda off topic but this reminds me of when i got the flu back in January and missed 3 days of work. i marked YES on the sick question and my payment got stuck for almost 3 weeks!!! had to call EDD like 45 times to finally get someone who fixed it. the whole system is designed to make us fail i swear

After reading all the comments, I want to provide some clarification. The official guidance from EDD is to answer truthfully - if you were sick and unable to work any day during the week, technically you should answer "Yes." However, I understand the practical concerns about payment delays. If you do answer "Yes," make sure to: 1. Only indicate the specific day you were sick (Wednesday) 2. Report the sick pay correctly as income 3. Be ready to provide your doctor's note if requested One day of illness with proper documentation shouldn't disqualify you from benefits for the entire week, though it might reduce your benefit amount for that specific day. The system is designed to accommodate temporary illness. If you've already certified and are worried, check your UI Online account for any notifications or requests for additional information.

My bf had this happen and he filed for unemployment in Nevada where his company also had offices and it worked! Do u work for a company that has locations in other states? Worth trying maybe

This is why I ALWAYS tell people to save part of their unemployment payments!!! You know the system is broken but nobody ever plans ahead. Sorry if that sounds harsh but this happens to literally everyone when their benefits run out.

To clarify some confusion in this thread: 1. You MUST certify for all eligible weeks, including the week you start working 2. Report ANY earnings during your certification period 3. After 2-3 certification periods reporting your full-time employment, it's generally fine to stop certifying 4. Your claim stays open for 12 months from the filing date, but you don't need to keep certifying once employed full-time 5. If you become unemployed again within that 12-month period, you can resume certifying (if you have benefits remaining) The EDD UI Online system will adjust your benefits based on your reported earnings. Once you report full-time work for a few weeks, the system recognizes you're employed.

No, you don't need to certify forever. Most experts recommend certifying for 2-3 periods after starting full-time work (showing your earnings) to create a clear record that you've returned to work. After that, if you're consistently employed full-time, you can stop certifying. Your claim remains open for its 12-month period, but you don't need to keep certifying while fully employed.

@OP - Yes, get written statements from coworkers! But make sure they're signed and include contact information in case the judge wants to verify. Also, print out your work schedule showing you were scheduled to work, any performance reviews showing you were in good standing, literally anything that shows you weren't planning to quit. For anyone facing an appeal, I highly recommend watching some YouTube videos on how unemployment appeals work. I watched about 5 hours of videos before my hearing and it helped me understand exactly what to expect and how to present my case effectively.

good luck!!! my cousin won her appeal and got like $7000 in backpay eventually. just make sure u keep certifying every 2 weeks even while waiting for appeal!!!!!

my cosin got disqaulified for something about not reporting income right but he didnt even have any income to report lol. he got his benifits after like 5 weeks i think. he said the key was that he kept calling them over and over.

The current average processing time for EDD appeals in California is approximately 4-6 weeks before a hearing is scheduled, though this can vary significantly depending on the Appeals Office workload. After the hearing, you can expect a decision within 1-3 weeks. Important points to remember during the appeal process: 1. Continue certifying for benefits every two weeks even while disqualified 2. Gather all relevant documentation supporting your case 3. Be prepared to explain clearly why you believe the disqualification was incorrect 4. Check your mail frequently as appeal notices are sent via postal mail 5. If your appeal is successful, benefits will typically be released within 3-5 business days after the decision While waiting, you might consider looking into emergency assistance programs if your financial situation is critical. Many counties have rental assistance programs and food banks that can help in the interim.

The whole system is designed to deny benefits to as many people as possible!!! I tried backdating to 2023 and they kept giving me the runaround until I gave up. Don't get your hopes up. EDD is broken beyond repair.

Quick update - while backdating to April 2023 might be challenging, I'd specifically point out that your situation with gig work is actually a common misunderstanding. Make sure to explain that you didn't realize partial benefits were available while doing gig work. Document any sources of misinformation (like websites, friends, etc.) that led you to believe you weren't eligible. That specific misconception sometimes gets more leniency than a general "I didn't know I qualified" reason.

Update on my earlier comment - I just remembered something important: Keep certifying for benefits while you wait for them to process your appeal decision! The certification weeks will show as "Disqualified" until they update the system, but you still need to submit them. Otherwise, once they process your appeal win, they'll only pay you for weeks you certified for. I've seen people miss out on backpay because they stopped certifying during the appeal process.

One more important detail: Make sure you download and save a PDF copy of your appeal decision letter. If you do need to call EDD and there's any confusion about your case, having this document readily available can save a lot of time. Also, when your payments do start processing, carefully review each week to ensure they applied the correct weekly benefit amount and included any additional supplements you're eligible for. If you notice any discrepancies after they process your backpay, call immediately as it's much easier to fix payment issues right away rather than months later.

This whole system is designed to confuse people! My gf got hit with an overpayment notice for $11,400 because she didn't report some income from her side gig properly. Now they're taking 25% of her current benefits to pay it back. Make sure you document EVERYTHING and keep copies of all your certifications!

Congrats on going back to school! I did the same thing a few years ago and it was the best decision I ever made. Just make sure you're balancing your course load with your job search requirements. EDD requires you to be looking for work, so keep detailed records of all your job applications. I found it helpful to create a spreadsheet with dates, company names, positions, and any responses. This came in handy when EDD randomly selected me for a work search review.

anyone know if u can just go to the edd office in person to fix this?? seems easier than dealing with phone calls that never go through

UPDATE: Finally got this fixed! I was able to connect with an EDD rep (used the Claimyr service others mentioned here, which actually worked great). Turns out the EDD had my mailing address wrong - they had entered my apartment number as part of the street address line instead of in the apt/unit field! The rep fixed it in their system and I was able to register right away. What a relief! For anyone else having this issue - definitely triple check ALL your info including address format, and if you're still stuck, you probably need to speak with a rep to find the mismatch.