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I've been lurking on this thread because I'm facing a similar situation - my appeal hearing is next week. Reading everyone's experiences has been incredibly helpful and honestly quite comforting. One thing I wanted to add that I learned from my local legal aid clinic: if you have any documentation showing that other employees were also let go around the same time as you (for the same "restructuring"), that can be powerful evidence supporting your case. I found an old company newsletter mentioning multiple layoffs in my department during the same period I was terminated. Also, for anyone worried about the phone hearing format - I was initially nervous about not being face-to-face with the judge, but my legal aid attorney said phone hearings can actually work in your favor because you can have all your documents and timeline right in front of you without it looking like you're reading from notes. @Vera Visnjic - your case sounds really strong based on everything you've shared. The fact that they hired a replacement so quickly after claiming "restructuring" is going to be very hard for them to explain away. Wishing you the best of luck with your hearing!
Thank you so much @Kaitlyn Jenkins! That's a great point about having documents in front of me during the phone hearing - I hadn't thought of that advantage. I actually do have evidence of other layoffs around the same time, including a coworker in a different department who was also let go for "restructuring" within the same week. That should definitely help show it was a legitimate downsizing and not misconduct on my part. Reading everyone's experiences here has completely changed my mindset from panic to cautious optimism. The consistency in advice about staying factual, emphasizing the employer's contradictory story, and highlighting the quick replacement hire gives me a clear game plan. Good luck with your hearing next week - sounds like you're well prepared!
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!
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I went through this exact same situation when I started at Home Depot while on unemployment! The key thing to remember is that EDD wants you to report earnings for the week you WORKED, not when you get paid. So yes, report those Target hours and calculate your gross pay (hours x $19/hr) even though your paycheck hasn't arrived yet. Also make sure you're breaking down your hours by EDD's certification weeks (Sunday to Saturday) - don't worry about Target's pay period schedule. And definitely keep documenting your work search activities since you'll still be partially unemployed and receiving reduced benefits. Good luck with the new job!
This is so helpful to see someone else went through the exact same thing! I was getting really stressed about messing up my certification, but it sounds like as long as I report based on when I worked (not when I get paid) and break it down by EDD's Sunday-Saturday weeks, I should be good. Thanks for the reassurance about the work search requirement too - I definitely would have stopped doing that thinking I already had a job. It's crazy how many little rules there are to follow!
Hey everyone, I'm new here but going through something similar! I just started a part-time gig at a local grocery store and was totally panicking about how to handle my first certification. Reading through all these responses has been SO helpful - I had no idea about reporting when you EARN vs when you GET PAID. That seems like such an important distinction that EDD should make clearer on their forms! Also really glad someone mentioned the work search requirement because I definitely would have stopped doing job searches thinking "well I have a job now." Sounds like there are so many little details that can trip you up. Thanks for sharing your experiences everyone - this community is a lifesaver for navigating all the EDD confusion!
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UPDATE: Finally got my card today! Exactly 15 business days after my first payment was issued. For anyone else in this situation - hang in there! Calling Money Network directly was definitely more helpful than trying to reach EDD. They confirmed it had been mailed and gave me the exact date. Thanks everyone for your advice!
congrats!! time to go shopping lol jk pay ur bills first
So glad you got your card! I'm actually in a similar situation right now - it's been 12 business days since my first payment was issued and still no card. Your post gives me hope that it's probably just the normal delays everyone's experiencing. Did you end up calling Money Network before it arrived, or did you just wait it out? I'm debating whether to call now or give it a few more days.
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Has he tried certifying for benefits yet? Just wondering if the system is already showing the wrong name when he logs in. Sometimes seeing the error on screen makes it more urgent to fix!
He hasn't certified yet - we're still waiting for his account to be fully set up. I'm hoping we can get this fixed before it gets to that point!
Don't beat yourself up too much about this - mistakes happen! I work in HR and I've seen this type of error before. The good news is that name corrections are actually pretty routine for EDD, they deal with this stuff all the time. Here's what I'd suggest: have your boyfriend try calling right when they open at 8 AM. The wait times are usually shorter first thing in the morning. He could also try calling from his car before work starts if he gets to the job site early. Also, make sure he has his Social Security card, driver's license, and the confirmation number from when you filed the claim. The rep will need to verify his identity before making any changes. Once it's corrected, they'll usually send an updated confirmation letter within a few days. The most important thing is getting this fixed before he starts certifying for benefits. You caught it early which is actually great timing!
Thank you so much for the encouragement! You're right, I've been beating myself up about this all week. The 8 AM tip is really helpful - I'll suggest he try calling right when they open. He usually gets to the job site around 7:30 so he might have time to call from his truck before work starts. I really appreciate everyone's advice on this thread, it's made me feel a lot less panicked about the whole situation.
Emma Wilson
This entire thread is exactly why I finally decided to create an account here! I've been dealing with Money Network issues on and off for months, and seeing how everyone came together to help Oliver troubleshoot his lockout problem is amazing. I had no idea about the special recovery line (1-888-929-2460) or that there were two different Money Network websites - that explains so much! I've been using the wrong site this whole time. It's honestly sad that we have to crowdsource solutions to access our own benefits because the official support is so terrible, but I'm grateful this community exists. Going to save all these tips and definitely bookmark this thread. Thanks to everyone who shared their knowledge!
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Paolo Ricci
•Welcome to the community! This thread really shows how much we all have to rely on each other to figure out these systems. I'm also relatively new here and have been amazed at how much practical knowledge everyone shares. The fact that there are hidden phone numbers and different websites that aren't clearly explained anywhere official is just mind-blowing. I've learned more about navigating EDD and Money Network issues from this one thread than from hours of trying to get help through official channels. Really glad you decided to join - the more people we have sharing their experiences and solutions, the better we can all help each other through these frustrating situations!
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Yuki Tanaka
Just wanted to add my experience as another newcomer who's been following this thread! I had a similar Money Network lockout last month and ended up going through customer service hell for almost a week. What finally worked for me was a combination of the tips shared here - using the prepaid.moneynetwork.com site (not the regular one) AND calling from a different phone number like Malik suggested. Apparently my original number got flagged in their system from too many failed attempts. It's incredible how this community has documented all these workarounds that should honestly be official troubleshooting steps. The fact that we have to become IT specialists just to access unemployment benefits is beyond frustrating, but at least we have each other's backs here. Definitely saving that special recovery number (1-888-929-2460) for future reference!
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