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my cousin works for edd she says always appeal bc like 40% of people win just bc the employer doesnt show up to the hearing lol
That's actually really good to know! My employer is a small company so maybe they won't bother with the hearing. Thanks!
I went through something similar when my employer terminated me after FMLA leave. The key thing that helped me win my appeal was organizing all my documentation chronologically and creating a simple timeline showing: 1) when I went on leave, 2) when I was medically cleared to return, 3) when I contacted my employer to return, and 4) when they terminated me. The judge really appreciated having everything laid out clearly. Also, if you have any witnesses (coworkers, supervisors who knew about your leave), mention them in your appeal paperwork. Even if they don't testify, it shows you have corroborating evidence. Don't give up - this is exactly the kind of case appeals are designed for!
This is so helpful! I never thought about creating a timeline but that makes perfect sense. I'm going to organize everything chronologically like you suggested. Did you have to get your doctor to write any additional letters for the appeal, or was your original disability documentation enough?
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FINAL UPDATE: All my pending payments just switched to paid this morning! Exactly 6 business days after I spoke with the EDD rep. The money should be on my Money Network card tomorrow. Such a relief! For anyone else dealing with this, it seems the key is just getting through to someone who can check on your claim status and maybe add a note to expedite the review.
congrats!! gives me hope mine will resolve soon too. thx for coming back to update us!!
Congrats on getting it resolved! This gives me so much hope. I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now - been stuck in "under review" status for about 10 days after transitioning from my old claim to a new one. I was starting to panic thinking something was seriously wrong with my application. Your experience confirms what others have said about this being a standard consecutive claim review process. I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service you mentioned since calling EDD directly has been impossible. Thanks for documenting your whole journey here - it's incredibly helpful for those of us going through the same thing!
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Update: I made it to the post office! They postmarked it and I sent it certified mail with tracking. The postal worker confirmed that as long as it's postmarked today, it meets the 10-day requirement. Thanks everyone for the quick responses - you saved me from a lot of stress and potentially losing benefits!
awesome! smart move with the tracking. now you got proof if edd tries to say they didnt get it
Great job! For future reference, you can also submit many EDD documents online through your UI Online account, which eliminates mail delays and gives you an instant confirmation. Not all forms can be submitted this way, but it's worth checking for next time.
Good to hear you got it sent in time! I've been through similar deadline scares with EDD paperwork. One tip for anyone else reading this - if you ever receive an EDD notice again, check if there's a DE number on it and see if you can submit it through UI Online instead of mail. It's way faster and you get immediate confirmation. Also, for income verification like yours, make sure you include paystubs, timesheets, or any other documentation that clearly shows the dates and hours worked. EDD can be picky about what they accept as "proof" so more documentation is usually better than less.
Thanks for the additional tips! I actually didn't even think to check UI Online for this particular form. I'll definitely remember that for next time. For the income verification, I sent copies of my paystubs and a letter from my employer confirming the exact hours worked during those weeks. Hopefully that's enough documentation - I tend to overthink these things but better safe than sorry with EDD!
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Hey Mia! I went through this exact same process about 6 months ago when I was pregnant with my second. Here's what worked for me: I sent in my certified marriage certificate along with a copy of my updated driver's license and Social Security card (make sure you update SS first like Harper mentioned!). I also included a brief cover letter explaining that I was updating my name due to marriage and would be applying for pregnancy disability soon. The whole process took about 6-8 weeks, so definitely start ASAP! Also, make sure your doctor is aware of the name change so there's no confusion when they submit your disability paperwork. Good luck with everything! 💕
This is super helpful, thank you so much Finley! 6-8 weeks sounds like a long time but at least I know what to expect now. Quick question - did you have any issues with the timing since you were pregnant? I'm worried about cutting it too close to when I need to start my disability leave.
Hey Mia! Congratulations on your marriage and pregnancy! 🎉 I actually just went through this exact process a few months ago. Here's what I learned: definitely get your Social Security updated first (as Harper mentioned), then send EDD your certified marriage certificate, updated driver's license copy, and I'd also recommend including your new Social Security card copy. I sent everything via certified mail and it took about 4-6 weeks to process. The key thing is to start this process NOW - don't wait until you're closer to your due date because EDD moves slowly. Also, make sure to keep your employer in the loop about the name change so there's no confusion when your doctor submits the pregnancy disability paperwork. The last thing you want is delays when you actually need your benefits! Feel free to ask if you have any other questions - happy to help a fellow mama navigate this bureaucratic maze! 😊
Tom Maxon
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
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Sarah Estrada
•This is for extension SDI claims. From my understanding when you’re able to log in and try to check your claim and get an error message and you can still see your maximum benefit but unable to see the last payment sent. That means your claim is being worked on. Or if you don’t get the error message and the same scenario the last benefit payment is gone. Your claim is being working on. This happened to me and a few days later my benefits were updated and the funds were sent to my bank account. So if you keep checking and your last benefit payment keeps disappearing and reappearing. Your claim is being worked on the is fluctuating your new income. This is what I was told and this is what happened to me.
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Tom Maxon
•Thanks, Sarah! Thanks for letting folks know.
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Natalie Khan
I had a similar issue where my SDI claim completely disappeared from my online account. After panicking for a few days, I called the SDI technical support line at 1-833-978-2511. It turned out there was a glitch that was affecting multiple accounts. They were able to restore my claim information within 24 hours of my call. If waiting another day doesn't resolve it, definitely call that number - they can see your claim on their end even when it's not showing up in your online portal. Make sure to have your Social Security number and any claim numbers you might have written down ready when you call. Hope this helps and that your claim reappears soon!
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GalacticGuardian
•Thank you so much for sharing this, Natalie! This is really helpful to know that it could be a glitch affecting multiple accounts. I've been dealing with a similar issue where my claim just vanished from my online portal yesterday. It's reassuring to hear that the technical support team can actually see the claim on their end even when we can't see it online. I'm going to try calling that number tomorrow if it doesn't reappear. Did they mention how common this type of glitch is, or if there are certain times when the is more prone to these issues?
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