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i went through this exact situation last year! my benefit year ended in april and i had worked a temp job for 3 months during my claim. i filed a new claim right away and got approved BUT my weekly benefit amount went down from $450 to $320 because they only counted the temp job earnings in the new calculation. still better than nothing though! the whole process took about 2.5 weeks from filing to first payment. good luck!!
Thanks for sharing your experience! That's helpful to know about the recalculation. Even if my weekly amount goes down, I agree that something is better than nothing at this point. I'll file the new claim as soon as my benefit year ends and hope for the best!
Hey Paolo, I just went through this same situation a few months ago! My benefit year ended in December and I was panicking about the rent too. Here's what worked for me: I filed a new claim immediately based on some freelance work I did during my benefit year. Even though I only made about $6,000 total, it was enough to qualify. My weekly benefit amount dropped from $380 to $285, but I got approved for a full 26 weeks of benefits again. One tip - make sure you have ALL your earnings documentation ready when you file. I had to submit 1099s and bank statements showing the payments. The process was actually smoother than I expected once I had everything organized. Also, don't stress too much about the phone situation. You can file the new claim online through UI Online once your benefit year officially ends. The system will automatically calculate if you qualify based on your work history. With $8,400 in earnings you mentioned, you should definitely qualify for a new claim. That's way more than the minimum threshold. Just file as soon as your current claim expires and you should be good to go!
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Hey Andre, I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Had my interview Thursday and my current claim info completely disappeared over the weekend - now it's just showing my old 2021 claim. I was panicking until I read through all these responses. It's so frustrating that EDD's system is this unreliable, especially when we're already stressed about finances. I'm going to follow everyone's advice and wait until Wednesday before calling. Fingers crossed for both of us that it's just their terrible system being terrible and not an actual denial! Keep us posted on what happens with yours.
@Ally Tailer I m'so glad I m'not the only one going through this! It s'definitely reassuring to know someone else is experiencing the exact same issue. The waiting is the hardest part, especially when you re'already stressed about money. I ve'been checking my UI Online every few hours today but trying to remember what everyone said about it taking 2-3 business days. I ll'definitely keep you posted on what happens - hopefully we both get good news by Wednesday! Thanks for sharing your experience, it really helps to know we re'not alone in this.
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Anybody else notice that ever since they implemented that new ID verification system, everything's been even more of a mess? 🤔
Omg yes. I uploaded my docs like 5 times and it kept saying they couldn't verify me. Had to call in to fix it.
Try calling the 833-978-2511 number right at 8am - that's been working better for me lately than the main number. Also, if you're getting stuck on the automated system, try pressing 1-2-4 really quickly after the initial greeting. Sometimes it bypasses some of the busy signals. I know it's frustrating but don't give up! What specific issue are you dealing with? Sometimes there are workarounds depending on the problem.
Thank you so much for this tip! I've been struggling with the main number for days. Just tried the 833 number and the 1-2-4 trick - still busy but it felt like I got further in the system before getting the busy message. I'm dealing with a disqualification that I think is a mistake, so definitely need to talk to someone. Going to keep trying with your method!
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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 experiencing the same issue! Mine have been stuck on since mid-July as well. I've been trying to get through to EDD but the phone lines are constantly busy. It's really frustrating when you're depending on these payments. Has anyone had luck with calling at specific times of day to get through faster?
Shelby Bauman
Hi Sarah! The SDI (State Disability Insurance) requirement you mentioned is actually for disability benefits, not regular unemployment benefits. For regular UI in California, you need to have earned wages during your "base period" - which is typically the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you filed your claim. Since you haven't worked in 2 years, you likely don't have sufficient recent earnings in that base period to qualify. You might want to ask EDD about using an "alternate base period" (the last 4 completed quarters) if that would include more recent work history. It's worth speaking with another EDD representative to clarify exactly which type of you're applying for.
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Paolo Rizzo
•@Shelby Bauman Thank you for that clarification! That makes much more sense. I was confused about the SDI mention too. So if I understand correctly, since I haven t'worked in 2 years, my base period wouldn t'have any qualifying wages? Would the alternate base period help if my last work was still over 2 years ago? It sounds like I might just be out of luck until I work again and build up a new base period. I ll'definitely try calling again to speak with another representative about this - hopefully I can get through!
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Sunny Wang
I'm dealing with a similar situation and found that EDD's eligibility requirements can be really confusing. From what I've learned, the key issue is that California unemployment are based on wages earned during a specific "base period" - usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you filed. If you haven't worked in 2 years, that base period likely shows zero or very low wages, which would disqualify you regardless of your work history from 15 years ago. The good news is that you can request to use an "alternate base period" (the most recent 4 completed quarters), though if your last work was still over 2 years ago, that might not help either. I'd recommend calling EDD back and specifically asking about: 1) Which base period they're using for your claim, 2) If you can switch to the alternate base period, and 3) Getting clarification on whether they're referring to regular UI or disability with that SDI message. Sometimes different agents give clearer explanations. Don't give up - it's worth getting a second opinion from another EDD representative!
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Amara Okafor
•@Sunny Wang This is really helpful information! I m'new to navigating EDD and was also confused about the base period requirements. Your explanation about the difference between regular UI and disability makes a lot of sense. I m'wondering - if someone has been out of work for 2+ years, are there any other programs or assistance they might be for while they re'looking for work? It seems like once you re'outside that base period window, you re'stuck until you can work again and build up new qualifying wages. Has anyone had success with extensions or alternative programs in situations like this?
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