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whatever u do just make sure u pick something when they ask... my roommate didnt select anything (thought he could decide later) and they automatically gave him the money network card by default. total pain
That's good to know - I'll make sure to actively select paper checks rather than skipping that section. Thanks for the warning!
One more thing I should mention - if you do choose paper checks, make sure your mailing address is always current with EDD. Unlike the debit card (which is issued once) or direct deposit, each check needs to be physically mailed to you. If you move during your claim period, update your address immediately in UI Online under the Contact Information section.
That's a great point! I'm in a stable living situation right now, but I'll keep that in mind if anything changes. Really appreciate all the helpful advice everyone!
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Just wanna add - make sure ur husband keeps certifying EVERY WEEK even if the claim is pending. My friend didn't certify while waiting for EDD to process his claim and lost 3 weeks of benefits he couldn't get back!!
One additional point worth noting: If your husband applies and is approved for UI benefits based on reduced hours, he'll still need to meet all other eligibility requirements. This includes being able and available for work and actively seeking additional employment to supplement his reduced hours. During certification, EDD will ask if he's looking for work. He should be applying for additional part-time jobs or full-time positions to maintain eligibility. He'll need to list at least 3 work search activities per week typically. Also, depending on his industry and skills, he might qualify for EDD's training extension if he wants to use this opportunity to gain new skills while working reduced hours. Just something to consider for the long term if his employer doesn't restore his schedule.
That's a good point about the work search requirements. He's been casually looking for a new full-time job already since the reduced hours don't seem to be changing anytime soon. Would applying to full-time positions satisfy the work search requirement even though he's currently still employed part-time?
Yes, applying for full-time positions absolutely satisfies the work search requirements. In fact, that's exactly what EDD expects from someone on reduced hours - that they're trying to find more complete employment. Just make sure he keeps records of all job applications (company name, position, date applied, contact info if available) as EDD occasionally conducts eligibility interviews to verify work search activities.
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my friend had same problem last month, she just certified next day and got payment normal time. EDD knows when their site is down so they dont penalize u for it
This happens every other month honestly, and it's so frustrating. The most ridiculous part is that they never put any notice on their site saying "We're down for maintenance" - it just errors out. Like, how hard would it be to put up a simple message?? My system was rejecting my password earlier. I'm going to try again after midnight when there's less traffic. If it's still down tomorrow, definitely call them.
Update: Website is back up this morning! Was able to certify with no problems. Thanks everyone for the help and calming my nerves!
Great news! Glad you were able to certify. Your payment should process on the normal schedule now.
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The EDD appeals process is DELIBERATELY slow to discourage people from appealing! They hope you'll give up or find another job before your hearing. It's a disgraceful tactic that punishes people who are already struggling. I had to contact my state assembly member's office to get any movement on my appeal. They have staff who can sometimes expedite cases. Worth a try!
THIS!! 👆 Contacting your assembly member actually works sometimes. My cousin did this and suddenly her appeal that had been sitting for 6 months got scheduled within 2 weeks. They hate when politicians start asking questions lol
check ur spam folder! my hearing notice went to spam and i almost missed it!! they sometimes send email notifications now not just mail
Oh! I hadn't thought of that. Just checked my spam folder but nothing there related to EDD or appeals. I'll keep checking though and make sure to look at spam regularly. Thanks for the tip!
Isabella Russo
not to get off topic but is anyone else having issues with the certification questions? the new wording on question 3 about "reasonable efforts to maintain benefits" is so confusing. i never know if im answering right
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Emma Bianchi
•That's asking about your work search activities. You need to say "yes" and be making the required number of job contacts each week, even if you're temporarily working. But to address the original question - reporting income in the correct week is essential.
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Grace Patel
One option that many people don't know about: If you report your income correctly but it's significantly lower than your weekly benefit amount, you may still receive partial unemployment benefits. This is called partial UI. For example, if your weekly benefit amount is $450 and you earn $200 in a week, after the standard earnings disregard, you would still receive some benefits. This is a legal way to maximize your income while maintaining honest reporting.
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Mia Green
•This is really helpful information! I'm not working full-time yet, so I should still qualify for partial benefits. I think this is the solution I needed. I'll accurately report my income and still get some assistance. Thank you so much!
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