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my friends husband got out of army and claimed in ca but got denied cuz he moved to nevada right after discharge so make sure ur actually establish residency in cali before u claim!!!!!
This is partially correct, but needs clarification. Military members can file in the state they're physically moving to after discharge, the state where they were last stationed, OR their home of record state. The key is you need to actually be physically present and available for work in California if you're filing with California EDD. You can't file in CA if you're living in another state unless you're actively seeking work in California.
Hey Luca! As a fellow service member who went through this transition, I want to emphasize what others have said - definitely wait until after your official separation date. I made the mistake of trying to get a head start and it just caused headaches. One thing I didn't see mentioned yet is that you should also gather all your Leave and Earnings Statements (LES) from your final year of service. EDD will use these to calculate your benefit amount since military pay works differently than civilian wages. Also, if you have any terminal leave being paid out, that might affect your claim timing - make sure you report that accurately. The good news is that California generally handles military claims pretty well once you have all your documentation ready. Just be patient with the process, especially during the holidays. Good luck with your transition back to civilian life!
Thanks Rita! That's really helpful about the LES statements - I wouldn't have thought about gathering a full year's worth. Quick question about terminal leave: I'm planning to take about 30 days of terminal leave before my separation date. Does that mean I should wait 30 days AFTER my official separation date to apply, or can I apply right when my separation date hits even if I'm still getting paid for unused leave?
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Update: I certified this weekend and reported my earnings exactly as explained here. My payment was processed and I received $118! (Slightly different than the $120 calculation but close enough). Thanks everyone for your help!
Great! The $2 difference is likely due to EDD rounding in their system. Glad it worked out as expected.
Congrats on getting it sorted out! That $2 difference is totally normal - I've noticed EDD's system sometimes has slight variations in calculations, probably due to rounding or how they handle cents. The important thing is you got the partial benefits you were entitled to. For anyone else reading this thread, this is a perfect example of why it's so helpful to understand the formula beforehand. You knew what to expect and could verify the payment was correct. Keep documenting everything in case you need it later!
This is such a helpful thread! I'm new here and dealing with a similar partial benefits situation. Really appreciate everyone breaking down the math step by step. I was panicking thinking I might not qualify for anything, but now I understand how the calculation works. Going to bookmark this post for reference when I certify next week. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences!
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Reality check: The EDD phone number 1800 system wasn't designed for this call volume. Manual calling works but you need to treat it like a part-time job. Set realistic expectations.
This is the truth. I cleared my entire schedule for 3 days just to get one call through. It's not sustainable.
Exactly why callback services exist. The system is broken and they provide a workaround that actually functions.
I've been following this thread and wanted to share my experience - I spent 2 weeks trying to get through the 1800 EDD number manually, probably made 300+ attempts. Finally broke down and used one of those callback services everyone mentions (Claimyr) and honestly wish I'd done it from day one. Got connected to an agent within 30 minutes and resolved my claim issue same day. The $20 fee felt steep when unemployed but compare that to the time and stress of endless redialing - totally worth it. For anyone still on the fence, the manual approach might work eventually but these services exist because the system is genuinely broken for individual callers.
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UPDATE: I finally spoke with an EDD rep! I used Claimyr as suggested and got a callback within 40 minutes. The rep confirmed that two studios didn't report my wages correctly. I'm submitting the reconsideration form tomorrow with all my pay stubs. She said I should continue certifying at the lower benefit amount, and once they process my documentation (estimated 2-3 weeks), they'll issue retroactive payments for the difference. For anyone in the animation/film industry reading this thread later - ALWAYS check your award notice carefully to make sure all your employers are listed correctly! Thank you all for your help!
Excellent! Make sure to keep the confirmation number from your reconsideration submission. This will make it much easier to follow up if you need to call about the status. Glad you're getting it resolved!
This is such a common issue for those of us in creative industries! I work in commercial production and had the exact same thing happen - my benefit amount dropped from $320 to $89 because EDD was only showing wages from one production company out of four I'd worked for that year. The entertainment payroll companies sometimes use different reporting methods or there are delays in when they submit wage data to EDD. I'm glad you got through to someone and are getting it sorted! For future reference, I now always request a wage and potential benefit estimate before filing my claim so I can catch these issues early. The form is DE 4320WS if anyone else wants to do this proactively.
That's such a smart tip about requesting the wage estimate first! I had no idea that form existed. I'm definitely going to use DE 4320WS before filing my next claim - would have saved me so much stress and time if I'd caught this issue upfront. Thanks for sharing that resource! It's crazy how many hoops we have to jump through just because our industry works differently than traditional 9-to-5 jobs.
Fatima Al-Farsi
oof, been there done that. the PFL struggle is real. sending positive vibes your way, hope you get it sorted soon! 🤞
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Hey Nia! I went through something similar a few months ago. What ended up working for me was going to my local EDD office in person - I know it's a pain with a new baby, but sometimes showing up physically gets faster results than waiting on hold forever. Bring all your paperwork and your claim number. The staff there were actually pretty helpful and got my missing timesheet sorted out the same day. Also, if you haven't already, make sure your address is updated in their system - sometimes mail gets delayed or lost. Hope this helps and congrats on your little one! 💙
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