I'm a new member here but have been following this thread closely because I'm dealing with a similar situation. My appeal hearing is scheduled for next month after my employer contested my approved UI claim. Reading through everyone's experiences has been incredibly helpful - especially the advice about documenting everything and staying factual during the hearing. I've started gathering all my evidence including performance reviews, text messages, and emails that contradict my employer's misconduct claims. One question I haven't seen addressed: has anyone had success requesting a postponement if you need more time to gather documentation? My former employer waited until almost the last minute to file their appeal, so I'm feeling rushed to prepare everything properly. I want to make sure I have the strongest case possible. Thank you all for sharing your experiences so openly - it's really helping those of us who are new to this stressful process!

I've been following this thread as someone who just went through a similar appeal hearing two months ago and wanted to share what really made the difference in my case. The most important thing that helped me win was creating what I called a "contradiction timeline." I made a simple chart showing: - What my employer said when they terminated me ("budget cuts") - When they filed the UI contest (6 weeks later claiming "performance issues") - When they hired my replacement (3 days after my termination) - Any inconsistent statements they made Having this visual timeline made it crystal clear to the judge that their story didn't add up. The judge actually commented during the hearing about how suspicious it was that they suddenly "remembered" performance issues only after getting their UI charge notice. Another thing that really helped - I practiced my opening statement ahead of time. Keep it to 2-3 minutes max and hit the key points: when you were terminated, what reason they gave initially, and why their current misconduct claim doesn't match the facts. The judge appreciated that I was organized and didn't ramble. @Vera Visnjic your situation with the customer service disagreements sounds exactly like mine - trying to balance customer satisfaction with protecting company profits. That's good business judgment, not misconduct! Make sure you frame it that way during your hearing. You've got this! The advice in this thread is spot-on, and your case sounds very winnable.

I went through an EDD appeal hearing about 6 months ago for a similar "false statement" issue and wanted to share a few more practical tips that really helped me: First, test your phone setup beforehand! Make sure you're in a spot with good reception and have a backup plan (like a landline) in case your cell service cuts out. Nothing worse than losing connection during your hearing. Second, keep a glass of water nearby but avoid eating anything right before - nervousness can make your stomach upset and you don't want to deal with that during the call. Third, have a pen and paper ready to jot down any questions the judge asks that you want to circle back to. Sometimes they ask multiple questions at once and it's easy to forget the second part of their question when you're nervous. For your specific situation with freelance work done before filing, I'd also suggest having your original unemployment application printed out if possible. The judge might reference specific sections of it, and being able to follow along will help you respond more accurately. One thing that surprised me was how conversational the judge was - it wasn't as formal and intimidating as I expected. They really just want to understand what happened and get to the truth. Your documentation showing the work dates should make this pretty straightforward. Best of luck with your hearing! The fact that you're preparing this thoroughly shows you're taking it seriously, which will come across well to the judge.

I'm going through a similar situation right now and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I have my appeal hearing next month for a "willful false statement" claim that I completely disagree with. One thing I wanted to add that might help you and others - I found out that you can request to have your hearing rescheduled if you need more time to prepare or gather documents. I initially panicked when I got my hearing notice because it felt so soon, but when I called the appeals office, they were actually pretty accommodating about moving it to give me more time to get organized. Also, I've been working with a local legal aid clinic that specializes in unemployment cases. Even though I can't afford a private attorney, they've been able to review my case and help me understand exactly what I need to prove. Many areas have these services available for free if you meet income requirements - might be worth looking into if you want some professional guidance. Your situation with the freelance work timing sounds very similar to mine. I did some contract work in July, then got laid off in September and filed in October. EDD is claiming I should have reported the July work, but like you said, it was completely finished before I even lost my job, let alone filed for benefits. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences here - it's made me feel so much less alone in dealing with this mess!

For anyone still having trouble finding their 2024 1099-G, I just want to add that if you received benefits from multiple states or had any overpayments that were later recouped, your form might look different than expected. Also, if you moved during the year and changed your address with EDD, double-check that your mailing address is current in case you need them to mail a paper copy. I learned this the hard way when mine got sent to my old apartment! The online version should still be available regardless of address changes though.

Just wanted to add that if you're still having trouble accessing your 1099-G online, you might need to clear your browser cache or try a different browser. I had this issue last week where the Tax Information section wasn't loading properly in Chrome, but it worked fine in Firefox. Also, make sure you're logging in with the same credentials you used when you originally filed your claim - if you changed your password or security questions recently, that might affect access to certain sections of the site. And one more tip: if you're planning to file electronically, most tax software will accept the PDF version you download from UI Online, so you don't necessarily need to wait for the paper copy to arrive in the mail.

Ya probaste reiniciar tu reclamo? A veces eso desbloquea pagos atrasados. Solo asegúrate de tener toda tu info correcta antes de hacerlo.

¡Hola Dylan! Siento mucho que estés pasando por esta situación tan estresante. He estado leyendo todos los comentarios aquí y hay muchísimos consejos útiles. Lo que más me llama la atención es la combinación de estrategias que han funcionado para diferentes personas - desde llamar temprano en la mañana hasta usar la nueva app EDD Mobile que mencionó Freya. Mi recomendación sería que pruebes un enfoque múltiple: intenta llamar temprano siguiendo los consejos de Javier, envía un correo electrónico detallado como sugirió Paolo, y si tienes redes sociales, considera el consejo de Mei sobre Twitter. También revisa si puedes descargar la nueva app que parece estar ayudando a algunas personas. Lo más importante es no rendirse. Veo que ya lograste comunicarte según tu actualización, pero para cualquier persona nueva que lea esto, estos consejos realmente parecen funcionar cuando se combinan con persistencia y paciencia. ¡Espero que recibas tu pago pronto! 🙏

Congratulations on the new job! This thread is incredibly thorough and helpful. I just wanted to add one small thing that might ease your mind - I've been through this process twice (unfortunately had two different jobs that didn't work out during my benefit year) and both times the transition was seamless. The first time I was super anxious about it like you are, but the second time I knew exactly what to expect. Just do that final certification with your work info reported accurately, then stop certifying. Your claim will show as inactive after a few weeks but everything remains in the system properly documented. One tip: when you calculate your earnings for that Monday, use your gross hourly rate (before taxes) times the hours worked. Don't try to estimate what your take-home will be - EDD wants the gross amount. You're handling this exactly right by asking questions upfront. Enjoy the new job and the peace of mind that comes with being back to work!

Congratulations on your new job! This is exactly the situation I was in a few months ago and I can definitely confirm what everyone else is saying - you just need to complete that final certification accurately and then stop certifying. There's no formal cancellation process. The most important thing is making sure you report that Monday work day correctly on your certification this Sunday. Calculate your earnings as hourly rate × 8 hours (or however many hours you worked) even though you haven't received a paycheck yet. Also make sure to answer "No" to being available for work on Monday since you were employed that day. After you submit that certification, you're done! Your claim will go inactive but stays open for the full benefit year just in case. I was worried I was missing some official step too, but it really is that simple. The EDD system is designed for people to return to work, so they make this part pretty straightforward. Don't stress about it - you're doing everything right by asking these questions upfront. Enjoy your new job and congratulations on making it through the job search process!