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have u tried turning it off and on again? lol jk but srsly the UI system is so broken its not even funny anymore
fr tho 💯 feels like we're living in the stone age sometimes
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Hey OP, quick question - when exactly did you submit the questionnaire? There might be a grace period depending on when it was due.
I think it was about a week after the due date. I completely forgot about it with everything else going on. 😓
Ah, gotcha. Yeah, that might cause some issues. But don't lose hope! Explain the situation when you get through to them. Sometimes they can be understanding if you're honest about what happened.
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Unfortunately, mis-calendaring the date wouldn't qualify as an "Administrative Error" since that term typically refers to mistakes made by the EDD or Appeals Board themselves, not scheduling errors by claimants. However, you still have options! California EDD allows appeals to be reopened under "good cause" provisions. While a personal scheduling error isn't automatically considered good cause, you can still request to have your appeal reopened by: 1. Acting quickly - you typically have 20 days from the decision date to request reopening 2. Filing a written request to reopen your appeal (form DE 6317) 3. Clearly explaining your situation and why you missed the hearing 4. Being honest about the scheduling error but emphasizing any factors that contributed to the confusion I recommend: - Contacting the Appeals Board immediately at 1-800-300-5616 - Following up with a written request explaining your situation - Including any documentation that might support your case While there's no guarantee they'll reopen based on a calendaring error alone, the sooner you address this, the better your chances. The Appeals Board does have some discretion in these matters, especially if you're prompt in your follow-up.
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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? 🤡
Zara Mirza
For those still trying manually: bring snacks, water, and charge your phone fully. I've spent entire days redialing and you need to be prepared for the marathon. It's honestly exhausting.
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Luca Russo
•This shouldn't be necessary in 2024. The fact that we have to treat calling a government office like survival camping is ridiculous.
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Nia Harris
•Agree completely. That's why services like Claimyr exist - to handle this broken system so we don't have to waste our entire lives on hold.
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GalaxyGazer
Final success tip for Spanish speakers: When you finally get an agent, have your SSN, claim details, and specific questions written down in advance. The call could drop at any moment so make every second count.
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Aisha Mahmood
•Great advice. I also screenshot everything important during the call in case I need to reference it later.
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Dmitry Smirnov
•Thank you everyone for all this helpful information! I feel much more prepared to tackle calling tomorrow with these Spanish-specific tips.
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