@profile4 yes they did backpay me after the interview but I had to wait like 5 weeks which was super stressful!!! make sure u answer ur phone even if its unknown numbers because they only call once for the interview and if u miss it u have to reschedule and wait again!!

I just went through this exact same situation in October and can confirm January 6th is perfect timing! I filed my new claim 5 days before my benefit year ended and had zero gap in payments. The key thing is to make sure you complete your final certification on your current claim BEFORE you submit the new application - don't do them at the same time or it can confuse their system. Also, keep all your wage documentation handy because they might ask for verification of your earnings during the new base period. The transition was way smoother than I expected after reading all the horror stories online. You've got this!

To summarize the correct information for anyone else who finds this thread: 1) Report jury duty pay during the week you perform the service 2) Only the daily stipend ($15/day typically) counts as income - NOT mileage reimbursement 3) The amount will reduce your weekly benefit by whatever you earn over $25 4) Report it even if you're just there for selection and don't get picked 5) Keep documentation of your jury service dates in case EDD asks for verification later

One thing I wanted to add that hasn't been mentioned yet - if you end up serving on a longer trial (like a week or more), some courts pay a higher daily rate after the first few days. For example, in some CA counties it goes up to $40/day after day 10. Just make sure to report whatever amount you actually receive each day. Also, if your jury service gets you dismissed early in the day, you're still entitled to the full daily payment, so report the full amount even if you only served a few hours that day.

I went through something very similar about 8 months ago. Got a small raise in January, then was suddenly "let go for performance" in March with zero documentation or prior warnings. The whole thing felt so sketchy. I filed for EDD benefits immediately and was honest about everything - told them I was terminated for alleged performance issues but had recently received a raise and positive feedback. They scheduled me for an eligibility interview about 3 weeks later. During the interview, the EDD rep asked really specific questions about whether I had any written warnings, performance improvement plans, or if I violated any specific policies. When I said no to all of that, and explained about the recent raise, she seemed pretty skeptical of my employer's story. My employer did contest the claim, but EDD approved me anyway because they couldn't provide any documentation showing I actually did anything wrong. The key was that I had that recent raise - the EDD rep said it would be very unusual for a company to give someone a raise if they were truly having performance problems. The whole process took about 6 weeks from filing to getting my first payment, but I did get all the back-dated weeks once approved. Definitely file right away and don't let them intimidate you - if they really fired you for performance, they should have documentation to back it up.

I'm so sorry this happened to you - what a shock that must have been! I'm actually going through something eerily similar right now. I was let go last month supposedly for "performance issues" but had just gotten great feedback in my quarterly review and was being considered for a team lead position. No warnings, no documentation, nothing. I filed for EDD benefits and just had my eligibility interview yesterday. The rep asked a lot of questions about prior warnings (none), documentation (none), and whether I violated any specific policies (nope). When I mentioned the recent positive review and being considered for promotion, she made a note and said that was "interesting timing." My employer is contesting it of course, but my case worker seemed pretty skeptical of their story. She basically said that if someone was really having performance problems serious enough to warrant immediate termination, there should be some kind of paper trail showing progressive discipline or at least documentation of the issues. The whole process has been stressful but honestly, after reading everyone's responses here and going through the interview myself, I think you have a really strong case. That raise two weeks before termination is going to be very hard for them to explain away. File as soon as you can and don't let them make you feel like you don't deserve benefits - if they really had legitimate performance concerns, they should have addressed them before giving you a raise!

I'm in a very similar situation and this thread has been incredibly helpful! My dad's benefits are also running out soon and we just mailed his DE2525XX form last week. Reading about the 4-6 week processing times is really stressing me out, especially with all the bills coming due. One thing I wanted to ask - has anyone had success with faxing the extension form instead of mailing it? I found an EDD fax number online but I'm not sure if they accept the DE2525XX form that way. It seems like it might be faster than mail but I don't want to mess up the process by using the wrong submission method. Also, for those who've gotten through to EDD by phone - what's the best time of day to call? I've been trying in the afternoons but maybe mornings are better? The idea of spending hours on hold is daunting but getting confirmation they received the form would give us so much peace of mind. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences - it's really helping those of us just starting this nerve-wracking process!

I'm going through this exact same situation with my mom! We submitted her DE2525XX extension form by mail about 3 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything. Reading through all these responses is both terrifying and helpful - I had no idea the mail processing could take 6+ weeks. One thing I learned when I finally got through to EDD last week (after calling for 2 hours straight) is that they're currently processing extension forms in the order they were physically received at their processing center, not necessarily when they were mailed. So even though we mailed ours 3 weeks ago, it might have sat in their mailroom for days before actually entering the processing queue. The rep I spoke with also mentioned that they're seeing a huge surge in extension requests right now, which is contributing to the delays. She couldn't give me a specific timeline but confirmed they received mom's form and said to keep certifying every two weeks no matter what. For anyone still waiting like us - hang in there. The uncertainty is brutal but it sounds like most people do eventually get approved. Just make sure to keep detailed records of when you submitted everything in case you need to reference it later!

Am I the only one who thinks it's RIDICULOUS that we even need third-party services just to reach a government agency that WE PAY FOR with our taxes?!! The whole system is broken by design. I've had nothing but problems with EDD since day one. Their website has more bugs than a roach motel. Sorry for the rant but this kind of stuff makes my blood boil.

UPDATE: Solution found! I tried the browser switching trick and it didn't work, BUT entering "N/A" in all the military fields as someone suggested above DID work! I was able to complete my application and got confirmation that it was submitted successfully. Thanks everyone for your help! To anyone else having this issue, try the N/A trick!