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Just an update - I called EDD this morning using the Claimyr service I mentioned, and the rep confirmed that out-of-state work CAN help establish a new claim in some cases. It depends on how much you earned and when. They said they need to request wage information from the other state, which takes about 2-3 weeks to process. Better than waiting until June 29th!
That's really helpful, thank you! I think I'll try the same approach. Did they say how much you needed to have earned in the other state for it to qualify?
The rep said each state has different minimum earnings requirements, but generally you need to have earned at least $1,300 in your highest-earning quarter. Georgia might be different though. The EDD rep will be able to tell you exactly what qualifies when you speak with them.
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did u try the online chat thing on the edd website? sometimes u can get help there faster than calling
The chat bot is USELESS for anything more complicated than password resets. It'll just tell you to call the same number everyone's complaining about not being able to get through on. Classic EDD runaround.
After I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above, the EDD agent told me the "no new wages" message can also happen if your previous claim was filed under a special program (like the pandemic assistance) and now you're eligible for regular UI. The systems don't always talk to each other correctly. The phone rep was able to see all my wages even though the online system couldn't. Got everything fixed in one call once I actually reached someone.
That makes sense! My previous claim was during the pandemic. I'll definitely try to get through to someone on the phone. Thanks for the insight!
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hi i just went thru this!! make sure u log into the hearing 10 mins early! my call dropped twice during my hearing and i almost missed it completely. also if u have any witnesses they have to be there from the start or judge might not let them talk later. my friend was gonna testify for me but couldnt get on at beginning so they wouldnt let her speak!! i still won tho bc my boss was lying about everything and judge saw thru it.
Omg thats so stressful about the call dropping!! Did u use a landline or cell? I think I should use my landline for my hearing to be safe.
Just wanted to follow up - how did your hearing go? Did you win your appeal?
The hearing is tomorrow! I've been preparing all week using everyone's advice here. I've organized my documents with 3 copies of everything, written out a clear timeline, and practiced giving concise answers. I'm still nervous but feeling much more prepared than before. I'll update once I get the decision!
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my friend says theres a calculator on the edd website where u can put in ur hourly rate and see if u qualify? not sure where exactly but might help u figure it out before u apply
You're thinking of the UI benefit calculator: https://edd.ca.gov/en/Unemployment/UI-Calculator/. It can give you a rough estimate, but the actual calculation depends on your specific earnings history during the base period (typically the 12-18 months before you file). Part-time eligibility depends on your previous full-time wages and what you're earning now. The key is that your current weekly earnings must be less than your weekly benefit amount for you to receive something.
I went through the exact same situation in February - got cut from 40 to 22 hours. The EDD website was confusing but I finally figured it out. One tip: after you apply, there's a mandatory one-week waiting period before benefits start. So you won't get paid for the first week you certify for - that threw me off when I first saw my claim summary. Also check out the Work Sharing program if your company has multiple employees in the same boat: https://edd.ca.gov/en/Unemployment/Work_Sharing_Program/
Thank you for that heads-up about the waiting week! That's super helpful to know for budgeting purposes. I'll look into the Work Sharing program too, though I'm not sure if other employees had their hours cut or if it's just me.
Sara Hellquiem
Hey, just checking back - were you able to get through to a Tier 2 specialist? Sometimes it helps to mention specific keywords when you first get through to the general line. Try saying you need help with an "eligibility determination issue" rather than just saying your payments are pending. This often gets you to the right department faster.
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Oscar O'Neil
•I've been trying all morning but still can't get through to anyone. I'll keep trying with those exact words about the eligibility determination issue. Thanks for checking back!
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Leeann Blackstein
UPDATE: For those having this phantom interview issue, EDD just posted about a system update they did in April that's causing these problems for people with mixed income (partial work + UI benefits). They're supposedly fixing it this week. Check your UI Online account daily because they may not call when it's fixed - the pending payments might just suddenly process. If your payments don't clear by next week, definitely call and ask for a Tier 2 rep as I mentioned before and reference the "April system update issue" - they'll know what you're talking about.
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Oscar O'Neil
•This is really helpful! Where did you see this announcement about the April system update? I've been checking my UI Online portal but didn't see any notifications about this.
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Leeann Blackstein
•It was in the EDD Twitter feed and there's a small notice at the bottom of the UI Online login page (easy to miss). It only appears before you log in, not inside your account messages.
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