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Ive been dealing with EDD for 6 months now and let me tell you, its a nightmare. Good luck getting this fixed, youre gonna need it 😅
6 months? Amateur hour. I'm going on a year of this nonsense 😭
Oof, I bow to your superior patience. May the EDD gods have mercy on your soul 🙏
I just went through this exact same thing last week! What finally worked for me was going to a local EDD office in person. I know it's a pain, but they were able to update my email address on the spot and I was able to register for UI Online immediately after. Might be worth checking if there's an office near you that's open for walk-ins. Saved me from the endless phone loop!
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my cousin just went thru this! she got a part time job at target for 3 months, got laid off, and was able to file a new claim! so it definitely works if u can find something!!
I'm in a similar situation and this thread has been incredibly helpful! One thing I wanted to add - if you're looking for temporary work to potentially qualify for a new claim, consider seasonal retail positions that are hiring now for the holidays. Many stores like Target, Amazon warehouses, and major retailers are doing W-2 hiring for temporary positions through January/February. Even if it's just 20-30 hours a week for a couple months, that could potentially give you enough qualifying wages if you unfortunately get laid off again. Plus you'd have some income during what would otherwise be a gap period. Also, I've heard that some people qualify for General Relief (GR) through their county during benefit gaps - it's not much but might help with basic expenses. Worth looking into your county's website to see what assistance programs are available. Hang in there - this system is definitely frustrating but at least now you know your options!
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Just wanted to follow up - how did things go with your claim? Were you able to file successfully after your benefit year ended?
Thanks for checking in! I filed my new claim on September 29th as suggested, and it's currently pending. The online status says they're reviewing my eligibility, which I guess is normal. I reported my upcoming final day of work and the severance pay I'll be receiving. Fingers crossed everything processes smoothly!
That's great that you were able to file on the 29th! The "pending eligibility review" status is totally normal for new claims - they have to verify your identity, employment history, and make sure you meet all the requirements. Since you've been at the same job for 3 years and have a straightforward layoff situation, your claim should process without major issues. The severance reporting was smart too - better to be upfront about it from the start. Keep an eye on your UI Online account and be ready to respond quickly if they request any additional documentation. Most new claims get resolved within 2-3 weeks if there are no complications. Good luck!
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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 had the same issue last month! kept transferring me to BOA and BOA kept saying to call - it was so frustrating. What finally worked for me was going directly to a of America branch with two forms of ID (driver's license and Social Security card). They were able to verify my identity in person and unlock my card immediately. The whole process took about 15 minutes. I know it's inconvenient to go in person, but it saved me hours of being transferred back and forth on the phone. Hope this helps!
Sean O'Brien
Thanks everyone for all your helpful advice! I feel much more prepared now. To summarize what I've learned: I should qualify with my 4 months of work, my benefit will be based only on these recent wages, I'll need to do work search activities (but checking in with my seasonal employer can count), and I should get documentation about the seasonal nature of my layoff. Really appreciate all your insights and personal experiences!
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Amara Okafor
Just wanted to add one more tip based on my experience - when you do file your claim, make sure to mention that you were out of the workforce for childcare reasons during those 8.5 years. EDD has specific provisions for people who left work for family care, and it can help explain your work history gap without any negative impact on your claim. Also, if you have any documentation from your seasonal employer about the temporary nature of the position (like your original job posting or hiring paperwork that mentions it's seasonal), keep that handy too. It all helps build your case that this is legitimate unemployment through no fault of your own. Good luck!
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