Oh that's rough! I double-checked and my address is correct in the system, so hopefully that won't happen to me.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My claim switched to paid 5 days ago and I've been refreshing my mailbox every day like it's going to magically make the card appear faster 😅 Reading through all these responses is actually really reassuring though - sounds like 7-10 business days is pretty standard. The worst part is not knowing if it's even been mailed yet. I might try that Claimyr service someone mentioned if I don't hear anything by early next week. Hang in there!

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'm in a similar situation - had my phone interview 3 weeks ago and still showing pending. From what I've read in this community, it seems like the wait times are really inconsistent. Some people get updates within a week, others wait months. Have you tried calling the 833 number early in the morning around 8:01 AM? I've heard that's when you have the best chance of getting through to someone who can check your status.

What everyone is missing here is that IHSS is complicated because technically the client is your employer, but the county pays you. I had a similar issue and had to get my county IHSS office involved to confirm that what happened was essentially a termination. Make sure to tell the interviewer to contact the county IHSS program for confirmation if they have any questions. And do NOT say you quit - you didn't! The client prevented you from working your scheduled hours and then made an inappropriate demand.

Hey Mateo! I'm also an IHSS caregiver and went through something really similar last year. Your situation sounds like constructive dismissal - when an employer creates impossible working conditions that force you to leave. The fact that your client told you not to come in AND then demanded you pay someone else is completely unreasonable and not part of any IHSS agreement. A few tips for your interview: - Emphasize that you were ready, willing, and able to work your scheduled hours - Mention that the social worker confirmed the client's demand was inappropriate - Bring up that IHSS caregivers can't be required to pay other caregivers - that's not how the program works - If you have any documentation from the social worker backing you up, mention that too The interview process can be slow but most IHSS cases like yours get approved because the guidelines are pretty clear about what's reasonable. Keep certifying no matter what - you don't want to lose potential payments while waiting! Good luck with everything!

I just went through this exact same process two weeks ago and wanted to share what worked for me. I was initially confused too because the wording "proof of social security ownership" is so vague. Here's what I did: I took a high-quality photo of both the front AND back of my social security card using my phone (make sure all text is clearly readable), and also uploaded my most recent W-2 that shows my full SSN. I submitted both documents through the UI Online portal under "Document Upload." The key things I learned: - Don't use photocopies or scans - take actual photos of the physical documents - Make sure the lighting is good and there's no glare - Submit it as soon as possible, don't wait until the deadline My documents were approved in exactly 5 business days, and my payments resumed the following week. The whole process was stressful but straightforward once I understood what they actually wanted. Good luck!

I just dealt with this exact same request last month and wanted to share my experience to hopefully help others avoid the mistakes I made. Initially I was really confused by the "proof of social security ownership" language too - it's such an odd way to phrase it. I ended up calling the EDD customer service line (took forever to get through) and the rep explained that this is completely separate from the ID.me verification we all did when applying. Here's what I learned the hard way: - They want to see your PHYSICAL social security card, not just any document with your SSN on it - Take photos, don't scan - apparently their system processes photos better - Include both front and back of the card even though the back looks mostly blank - Make sure your photos are crystal clear - they rejected my first submission because one corner was slightly blurry After I resubmitted with better quality photos, it took exactly 7 business days for them to approve it and another 2 days for my payments to resume. The whole process was nerve-wracking but once you know what they actually want, it's pretty straightforward. One last tip: save copies of what you submit and take screenshots showing the upload was successful. There's no confirmation email so having your own record is important if any issues come up later.

Thank you all for the helpful advice! I submitted my application yesterday and am waiting for it to process. One question I'm still confused about - for the work search requirement, does applying for additional hours at my current job count as one of my job search activities? Or do all job searches need to be with entirely different employers?

I went through this exact same situation about 8 months ago when my retail hours got slashed from 32 to 20 per week. Definitely apply for partial UI - you qualify! A few tips from my experience: 1) Apply ASAP since there's usually a one-week waiting period before benefits start, 2) When they ask for documentation of the hours reduction, screenshots of your work schedule or a simple email from your manager confirming the cut works fine, 3) The work search requirement is totally manageable - I counted things like updating my resume, applying on company websites, even asking my current manager about picking up shifts at other store locations. The partial benefits really helped bridge the gap while I found a second part-time job. Hang in there - it's stressful but the system does work once you get through the initial paperwork!