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wait i'm confused... if you were paid from UK, wouldn't you need to file for unemployment in the UK not in california?? just wondering.
That's not how it works. Unemployment is based on where you performed the work, not where the company is headquartered or where the payment comes from. If OP was physically working in California, they file in California regardless of where the employer is based or where the money came from.
One more thing to consider - make sure you have documentation of your immigration/work status since this involves a foreign employer. EDD might request this information even if you're a US citizen/resident. Also, when you file, use the employer's Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) if you have it - this helps EDD match your claim to the correct employer. If you don't have it, use the California office's information and explain the situation in any text fields available during the application.
I'm a US citizen so that part shouldn't be an issue, but I definitely don't have their FEIN. I'll use the California information as suggested and hope for the best.
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I just checked my Money Network card and my payment FINALLY showed up this morning!!! Check yours - maybe the overnight processing thing worked!
Just checked and YES! Mine is there too! What a relief. Thanks everyone for your help. I'm definitely setting up direct deposit today to avoid this stress next time.
Glad to hear your funds arrived! For anyone else reading this thread in the future, here's how to set up direct deposit to avoid Money Network delays: 1. Log into UI Online 2. Go to "Profile" then "Payment Method" 3. Select "Direct Deposit" option 4. Enter your bank routing and account numbers 5. Allow 3-5 business days for verification before your first direct deposit Direct deposit is much more reliable than the card system, especially during this transition period.
thx for this info gonna set mine up today
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WHATEVER YOU DO, don't spend that money!!!! When they finally do their investigation, they WILL make you pay back every penny if your pension disqualifies you. My neighbor went through this and ended up with a $12,000 overpayment that he couldn't afford to pay back. They can garnish your wages and tax returns if you don't pay it back!!!
I've definitely been keeping all the money separate in an untouched account for exactly this reason. I'm preparing for the worst but hoping for some clarity soon. $12,000 is a scary amount to suddenly owe!
After reading through the comments, I think you should take two immediate actions: 1. Try to reach a Tier 2 specialist who can check on your specific investigation 2. Start preparing financially for a likely overpayment notice based on the pension offset rules For what it's worth, you can request a waiver of overpayment if repayment would cause extraordinary hardship AND you reported everything truthfully from the beginning (which it sounds like you did). The form is called DE 1446W. It's not guaranteed to be approved, but it's an option if you truly can't afford to repay.
Thank you for these specific suggestions. I didn't know about the waiver option - that's good information to have just in case. I've been saving all the unemployment payments, but it's still stressful to think about potentially having to return it all at once. I'll definitely prioritize speaking with a Tier 2 specialist.
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I've been on unemployment three times in the past five years and let me tell you, the whole system is designed to be frustrating. My brother works for the state (not EDD) and says they're chronically understaffed. Like 50% of the people they need. So everything takes forever. And their computer system was built in the stone age. Last time my payment was pending, I just waited it out and it switched to paid after 4 days with no explanation. But I get being nervous about rent - my landlord doesn't exactly accept "EDD is slow" as an excuse lol
yup exactly landlords dont care about edd problems they just want their $$$$
UPDATE: Good news! I called first thing this morning (took about 15 attempts to get through) and spoke with a rep. She said there was indeed a random quarterly review flag on my account that was holding up payment. She was able to clear it while I was on the phone, and my status just changed from pending to paid! She said I should receive the deposit by tomorrow. Thanks everyone for your advice and support!
Great to hear! Quarterly reviews are becoming more common as EDD tightens verification procedures. For anyone else reading this thread - if your payment status stays in pending for more than 48 hours, it's usually worth calling rather than just waiting it out. Glad you got it resolved!
Zoe Alexopoulos
anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? been trying to get this sorted for weeks now 😫
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Jamal Carter
•Preach! 🙌 I swear they make it complicated on purpose
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Mei Liu
•Hang in there! It sucks but don't let them win by giving up. You got this! 💪
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Liam O'Donnell
Pro tip: Always double check your entries before submitting. One small mistake can delay your claim for weeks. Learn from my fail 🤦♂️
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