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Anyone else feel like the whole unemployment system is designed to be as confusing as possible? 🤔 Like they're trying to discourage us from using it...
Preach! 🙌 It's a bureaucratic maze designed to wear us down. Stay strong, OP!
Tin foil hat time: what if it's intentionally bad so private companies can offer "solutions" and make money off our frustration? 🤡
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I'm sorry you and your husband are going through this stressful situation. The EDD can be challenging to navigate, especially when there's confusion about terminology. Yes, it absolutely makes sense to submit an appeal. Here's why: The distinction between "laid off" and "fired" can be confusing, especially when under stress. In EDD terms, being laid off typically means job loss due to no fault of your own (like company downsizing), while being fired could mean misconduct - but importantly, not all firings disqualify you from benefits. If your husband was let go because he wasn't a "right fit" despite trying to improve, this may still qualify as eligible for benefits. What matters is that this appears to be a misunderstanding, not intentional fraud. The fact that the paperwork from the company didn't explicitly state he was fired could have reasonably contributed to the confusion. For the appeal: - You have 30 days from the date on the disqualification notice to file - Submit any documentation showing your husband tried to improve his performance - Include the company paperwork that didn't specify "fired" - Explain that this was a misunderstanding during a stressful time, not an attempt to defraud You can file the appeal online through UI Online or using the paper form that should have come with the disqualification notice. Consider reaching out to a legal aid organization like Legal Aid at Work or your local America's Job Center for assistance with the appeal. Many initial denials are overturned on appeal, especially when the issue is a misunderstanding rather than intentional fraud. Document everything thoroughly and be prepared to explain the situation clearly at the hearing.
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have u tried reaching out to ur local assembly members office? they can sometimes help speed things up with EDD. worth a shot imo
Ugh, I feel for you OP. The system is so broken. I've been dealing with EDD for months and it's like talking to a brick wall. Hang in there! 💪
Thanks for the support! It's nice to know I'm not alone in this struggle. How long have you been dealing with them?
Going on 6 months now. It's been a wild ride. But we'll get through this! 🙌
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Anyone else think its weird that we have to jump through so many hoops just to LOOK for a job? Like, we're trying to work here! 🤔
For real! It's like they're testing our patience before we even get to the job search part 😅
Hey OP, have you checked if your account is locked? Sometimes they lock accounts for security reasons and you need to call to get it unlocked. Happened to me last year.
I didn't even know that was a thing! How can I check if my account is locked?
Unfortunately, there's no way to check online. You'll have to call them to find out. It's a pain, I know 😕
Andre Dupont
wait, you guys are getting paid for assessments? 👀 where do i sign up for that?
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Anastasia Fedorov
•It's through a government vocational program. Check with your local Department of Rehabilitation, they might have similar opportunities!
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QuantumQuasar
Honestly, at this point I'm convinced the UI system is held together with duct tape and prayers. Good luck OP, you're gonna need it 🙏
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