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That's such great news! I'm so happy you were able to get through and get it sorted out. The stress of potentially missing that interview must have been overwhelming. Good luck with the actual interview on Thursday - sounds like you're in much better shape now. Also want to echo what others said about having all the documentation ready. They usually ask about your last employer, dates of employment, reason for leaving, and sometimes about your job search efforts. Having everything organized beforehand makes it go much smoother!
This is exactly the kind of support this community needs! It's so refreshing to see people helping each other navigate these bureaucratic nightmares. I'm bookmarking this whole thread because the tips about Claimyr and updating phone numbers in UI Online could be lifesavers for others in similar situations. Charity, wishing you and your fiancé the best of luck with the interview - you've got this!
Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through a similar situation a few months ago. The fact that you were proactive and got this resolved before your phone service was cut off was absolutely the right move. I made the mistake of waiting until after I missed my interview to try to fix things, and it turned into a 6-week nightmare of trying to get reinstated. For anyone else reading this thread who might face similar issues - act FAST and don't wait until the last minute. EDD is actually more reasonable than people think when you contact them beforehand rather than after missing appointments. Good luck with your interview Thursday!
That's really valuable insight about being proactive vs reactive with EDD! It's crazy how much of a difference timing can make in these situations. Six weeks of being stuck in the system sounds absolutely awful - I can't imagine the stress. Thanks for sharing your experience, it definitely reinforces that we made the right call reaching out before the deadline. Hopefully this thread helps other people avoid similar pitfalls!
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I'm dealing with a similar situation right now! My direct deposit got rejected because my bank account was frozen (long story), and now I'm seeing those dreaded "cancelled" payments in my account too. It's been about 3 weeks since I first noticed it. From reading everyone's responses, it sounds like calling early morning is key, but I'm also going to try updating my payment method to the debit card option online first. Has anyone had success getting multiple cancelled payments reissued at once, or do they make you request each one separately? Just trying to prepare for when I finally get through to someone!
I can share my experience with multiple cancelled payments! When I finally got through to EDD, they were able to reissue all my cancelled payments at once - I had 3 weeks worth that got rejected. The rep just had to go through each payment date to verify the amounts, but it was all done in one call. Definitely switch to the debit card option first like others mentioned - that way you won't have to worry about future rejections while waiting for the reissues to process. Good luck getting through! 🤞
Just wanted to add my two cents as someone who's been through this exact same headache! When my direct deposit got rejected due to an old routing number, I was stuck in EDD limbo for weeks. What finally worked was a combination of things: I called right at 8 AM (took about an hour to get through), had all my documentation ready including screenshots of the cancelled payments, and I was super polite to the rep. She was able to reissue all 4 of my cancelled payments at once and switched me to the debit card option for future payments. The whole process took about 2 weeks from the call to actually receiving the money. Don't lose hope - the system is broken but the people working there are usually trying to help! Keep detailed records of everything and be persistent. You've got this! 💪
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I'm so glad to hear you got approved and will start receiving payments! That must be such a huge relief, especially with rent worries. Your experience really highlights how EDD's system can schedule multiple interviews for completely different issues - it's confusing but apparently normal. Thanks for taking the time to update everyone here. Stories like yours help the rest of us understand that getting a second interview notice doesn't necessarily mean something went wrong with the first one. Hope your wage verification interview goes smoothly too!
This is exactly what I needed to hear! I've been stressing about my EDD situation for weeks now and seeing your success story really puts things in perspective. It's so reassuring to know that multiple interviews can happen for different reasons and don't necessarily mean your claim is doomed. The fact that you got approved for benefits while still having that second interview pending is really encouraging. I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service if I need to call EDD again - anything to avoid sitting on hold for hours! Thanks for sharing your journey with us, it really helps newbies like me understand how this whole process works.
Wow, what a rollercoaster! I'm so relieved to hear you got approved and will start receiving payments soon. Your story is really reassuring for those of us navigating EDD's confusing system. It's crazy how they can schedule multiple interviews for completely different issues without clearly explaining what each one is for upfront. The wage verification interview should be much more straightforward than the separation interview you already passed. They'll likely just confirm your earnings match what your employer reported to them. Since you've already been approved for benefits, this second interview is just administrative cleanup and shouldn't put your payments at risk. Thanks for updating us with the outcome - success stories like yours give hope to everyone else dealing with EDD's maze of procedures. It's so helpful to see that getting multiple interview notices doesn't automatically mean your claim is in jeopardy. Hope everything continues to go smoothly for you!
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To all those having trouble reaching a human at California Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
I went through a similar situation recently. When they remove the disqualification, you'll typically receive a determination letter explaining the decision and a notice about any back payments owed to you. The "time sensitive" letter is probably the official determination, and the other might be related to payment processing or additional documentation they need. Make sure to respond to any requests quickly - usually within 30 days. Also, check your EDD online account as it should update to reflect the changes. The can take a few weeks for payments to actually start flowing, so be patient but stay on top of any correspondence they send.
@Sofia Price Thank you for sharing your experience! This is really helpful information. I m'currently dealing with a similar situation and was wondering - when you say the payments can take a few weeks to start flowing, does that timeline start from when you receive the determination letter, or from when you respond to it? Also, did you have to re-certify for any past weeks once the was removed? I m'trying to prepare for what comes next in this process.
Paolo Marino
for future reference, any1 filing for unemployment should know that severance does affect when u can start getting benefits. EDD considers severance as wages for the period it covers, so they won't pay benefits until after that period ends. thats why its super important to report it right.
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Yara Khoury
•Yes, the rep explained that to me too! My severance only covers one month, so I'll be eligible for benefits after that period. I'm just glad I caught this mistake early.
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Hannah White
Congrats on getting it resolved! This is a great example of why it's worth being persistent with calling EDD early in the morning. For anyone else reading this thread who might face similar issues, documenting everything (like keeping screenshots of your original application and any error messages) can really help when you do get through to a representative. They can see your good faith effort to correct mistakes right away. Also, don't be afraid to ask the rep for a confirmation number or case number when they make corrections to your account - it's helpful to have that reference if any issues come up later during the certification process.
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