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Thank you everyone for the incredibly helpful responses! I'm going to follow your advice and apply for both UI and SDI. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow to discuss my work restrictions and treatment plan, so I'll get updated documentation. I'm feeling much more confident about navigating this process now. One last question - if my employer contests my UI claim (which they probably will), how long does that typically extend the process?
If your employer contests the claim, it typically adds 2-4 weeks to the process because EDD will need to gather statements from both sides and potentially schedule a follow-up interview. Make sure you respond promptly to any requests for additional information to avoid further delays. And document every interaction with EDD - note the date, time, who you spoke with, and what was discussed. This will be helpful if you need to escalate any issues with your claim.
When employers contest UI claims, it can definitely extend the timeline, but don't let that discourage you from filing. In my experience helping people with EDD claims, contested cases usually take 3-6 weeks longer than uncontested ones. The good news is that if you're ultimately approved, you'll receive retroactive payments back to when you first filed. Since you're planning to apply for both UI and SDI, I'd recommend starting the SDI application first if your doctor confirms you need time off for treatment. SDI typically processes faster and doesn't require the same "able and available to work" requirement that can complicate UI claims when you have ongoing health issues. Also, keep detailed records of all your symptoms and how they affect your daily activities - this documentation can be valuable for both your SDI claim and any potential workers' compensation claim if your back condition was aggravated by your work duties.
I'm so sorry you're going through this - it sounds like a really difficult situation. As someone new to this community, I've been reading through these responses and they're incredibly helpful. I'm dealing with a somewhat similar issue at my retail job where they're not accommodating my documented knee problems, and I'm starting to feel like they want me to quit. Your case sounds much stronger than mine since you have clear documentation of requesting accommodations and your employer's refusal to provide them. The fact that they started writing you up AFTER you returned from disability and provided medical restrictions really shows a pattern of retaliation. I'd definitely recommend following the advice here about being very specific when you file - mention "constructive discharge" and "failure to accommodate documented medical restrictions" rather than just saying you quit for health reasons. From what I'm reading, having that HR complaint on file before you quit is going to be really important for your case. Good luck with your doctor's appointment tomorrow! It sounds like you're taking all the right steps.
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Hey Aria! I went through almost the exact same thing a few months ago when my retail hours got cut from 35 to about 20 per week. The pending status is totally normal for partial benefits - it usually takes 3-5 business days for them to calculate everything and switch it to "paid." One thing that really helped me was keeping detailed records of my hours and earnings each week, just in case they ever needed verification. Also, don't panic if it stays pending a bit longer than usual - sometimes they do random reviews on partial benefit claims, but it doesn't mean there's a problem with your claim. You're doing everything right by reporting honestly. The partial benefit amount might seem small, but like others mentioned, it keeps your claim active which is super important if your hours fluctuate. Hang in there - the restaurant industry is tough right now but things will get better!
Thank you so much Reina! It's really comforting to hear from someone who went through the same situation. I'll definitely start keeping better records of my hours and earnings - that's a great tip. The restaurant industry has been so unpredictable lately with staffing changes. I'm just hoping my hours stabilize soon, but knowing I can still get some support through EDD while working part-time is a huge relief. Really appreciate you sharing your experience!
I'm going through something similar right now! My hours at the grocery store got cut from 32 to 18 hours per week last month. I was so confused about whether I could still get benefits while working part-time, but reading through all these responses is super helpful. The calculation breakdown really makes it clear how the partial benefits work. I'm still waiting for my first partial payment to process - been pending for about 4 days now. It's nerve-wracking not knowing when it'll switch to paid, but sounds like that's pretty normal. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences! It really helps to know other people have been through this and gotten it sorted out. @Aria Khan - hope your pending status clears up soon! Sounds like you're doing everything right by reporting your hours honestly.
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Quick update on what I included with my appeal form since you asked: I sent the form plus my final paystub, a letter from my employer confirming my last day of work, and a timeline I wrote out showing all the dates I'd certified and when I received the disqualification notice. The more documentation, the better! And yes - using Claimyr was a game-changer. I wasted so many hours getting busy signals and disconnections before finding them. The EDD rep I finally spoke with actually helped correct some info on my file that might have been causing the problem in the first place.
This is so helpful. I just downloaded the form and I'll gather my documentation tonight. I think I still have all my paystubs. Thanks for coming back to update me!
I'm dealing with something similar right now - got disqualified last week and still haven't received the appeal form they promised would come in 3-5 days. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful! For anyone else in this situation, I just want to emphasize what others have said about the 30-day deadline being FIRM. I almost made the mistake of just waiting around for their mail. Downloaded the DE 1000M form this morning after reading this thread and I'm getting it in certified mail tomorrow. One thing I learned from calling around - if you're dealing with ID.me verification issues at the same time as a disqualification (like I am), those are two separate processes that don't automatically talk to each other. So even if you complete ID.me successfully, you still need to file the appeal for the disqualification separately. Has anyone had success getting their case expedited due to financial hardship? I'm about to lose my apartment and wondering if there's any way to speed up the appeal timeline.
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oof, been there done that. the PFL struggle is real. sending positive vibes your way, hope you get it sorted soon! 🤞
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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UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD this morning! Turns out there was an issue with my ID verification - even though I completed ID.me successfully, it somehow didn't properly link to my EDD account. The rep was actually really helpful and reactivated the verification process on their end. She said I should receive instructions in my UI Online inbox within 48 hours and once I complete that, my disqualification should be removed within 5-7 business days. Thank you all for your advice! I've still submitted an appeal just in case (better safe than sorry), and I'm contacting my assembly member today too as backup. Will update again once everything is resolved.
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Caden Nguyen
•how did u get thru?? ive been calling for 2 weeks!!
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Logan Scott
•I called exactly at 8:01am and got the 'too many callers' message 4 times in a row. On the 5th try around 8:10am I finally got into the queue with a 47 minute wait time. Just kept hitting redial basically!
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Riya Sharma
So glad you got through and figured it out! The ID verification linking issues have been plaguing EDD for months now - you're definitely not alone in this. I had a similar problem where my ID.me verification completed successfully but somehow didn't sync with my claim. It's infuriating because there's no way for us to know this happened without speaking to someone directly. Your persistence with calling paid off! For anyone else reading this thread dealing with the same issue, Logan's experience shows it's worth filing that appeal as backup even when you think you've resolved the main issue. EDD's systems are unpredictable enough that having multiple safety nets is always smart.
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