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I don't have advice for speeding up EDD (good luck with that!) but for temp work - have you tried substitute teaching? With your master's degree you'd qualify in most districts. Pay is usually $150-200/day and you can pick and choose which days you work around your main job. The platform
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One additional piece of advice - make sure your daughter checks her earnings record with Social Security. When fraud like this happens, sometimes the criminals have also filed with other agencies or may have unreported wages under her SSN. Go to ssa.gov to create an account and verify everything is correct there too.
I hadn't even thought of that! We'll definitely check her Social Security record too. This whole situation is turning into such a nightmare. Thank you for the suggestion.
my daughter recieved one of those 2 yrs ago and we just ignored it and nothing ever happened lol
That's extremely risky and not advisable. The IRS may automatically match the 1099-G income to her tax returns and issue a discrepancy notice or even audit. Also, ignoring identity theft leaves the victim vulnerable to further fraud. I strongly recommend proper reporting instead of ignoring it.
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Since you're dealing with a misconduct disqualification, make sure your appeal letter specifically addresses these key points: 1. The emergency nature of the situation 2. Any policies or precedents that support your decision 3. Your history of following proper procedures in non-emergency situations 4. Any communication with supervisors about the incident 5. How your actions were in the company's best interest despite not following protocol The legal standard for misconduct requires that your actions showed a "substantial disregard of your employer's interests" - emergency situations often create exceptions to normal rules. You should also request a copy of your claim file using an EDD Request for Records form (DE 8330). This will let you see exactly what your employer told EDD.
Thank you for laying this out so clearly! I definitely have proof that I've followed the proper channels before in normal situations, and I can show that I was acting in the company's best interest during the emergency. I'll request my claim file right away.
One more tip that really helped me: after you mail your appeal, call the CUIAB office directly (not regular EDD) to confirm they received it. Their number is 916-263-6777. They're usually much easier to reach than regular EDD. Ask for your appeal case number and write it down somewhere safe. You'll need it for all future communications. And when you eventually get your hearing notice, call and request all documents your employer has submitted for the hearing - you have a legal right to see them before the hearing date.
Thank you! I would never have known to call CUIAB directly or that I could request the employer's documents. This community has been so helpful - I feel much more prepared to handle this appeal now.
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UPDATE: I emailed my W2 to UI_ASSIST@edd.ca.gov yesterday with all my info in the subject line like suggested. Got an auto-reply saying they received it, and this morning my UI Online account status changed from "Pending Identity Verification" to "Processing Payment"! Thank you everyone for your help!
Great news! Glad it worked out quickly for you. The system can be frustrating but sometimes it actually works as intended!
lucky!! mine took 3 weeks after sending documents 😩
Diego Fernández
Thank you all for the advice! I'm going to create my UI Online account today and get all my documents organized. Sounds like I need to be ready to file the exact day of my layoff, report my severance correctly, and be super careful about certification dates. I'll also reach out to my landlord ahead of time to see if they can work with me if there's a payment gap. Really appreciate all the help!
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Sean Fitzgerald
good luck!!! the system is frustrating but once its set up its fine just dont miss certification days
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