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Finnegan Gunn

EDD phone interview rejected my check stubs - need help understanding why

So frustrated right now. I had my eligibility interview with EDD yesterday because they claimed I provided false information on my application and certifications (which I absolutely DID NOT). During the phone interview, the interviewer asked for employment verification from November 14th forward. I provided scanned copies of all my check stubs from my previous employer covering that time period, but she told me 'that wasn't enough evidence' without explaining why! I'm completely confused - what more could they possibly want? My check stubs show dates, hours worked, pay rate, everything! Has anyone else had their documentation rejected during an eligibility interview? What else should I be submitting? My benefits are on hold and I'm getting really worried about paying bills next month.

After thinking about this more - I wonder if the issue might be that your check stubs only verified part of the period they're questioning. When they say "November 14th and on" - how far do your check stubs go? If your last day was in December or January, but you only had stubs through mid-December, that might be the gap they're concerned about.

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That's a good point! My last check stub was from December 30th, but I worked until January 15th. The final check was given to me in cash because the company was having cash flow problems (probably why they laid me off). I should definitely get a letter clarifying that.

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i have and when i went in even the agent said they shouldve accepted me. i hope whoever rejected me and you for correct information is fired since they cant do the job

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gianni

EDD APPEAL PROCESS  5/12/25 I finished my appeal claim hearing and the lawyer had mentioned in 10 days I should receive a letter with my decision.  it’s been 18days  since the hearing and my Edd payments still say pending, I’m curious does this mean I won? if I didn’t win wouldn’t they just close the claim entirely?    any feedback would be nice

brenda soria

My job cut my hours from 40-30 per week due to slow production. Do I qualify for partial unemployment?

Paolo Ricci

Evelyn Rivera

EDD phone number isn't working - keeps saying too busy to take calls

I've been trying to call the EDD phone number (800-300-5616) for three days straight and I keep getting the same recording that they're too busy to take my call. I'm following the menu exactly - press 1 for English, wait, then 1-1-***. But I never even get put on hold! Just the busy message every single time. Has anyone actually gotten through recently? I need to update my address and it's been impossible to do online.

I made this mistake too! Kept trying Sunday nights thinking maybe they had weekend hours.

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At least you figured it out. I'm still struggling to get through during actual business hours!

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