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My cousin said the whole EDD system is messed up now and everyone is getting automatically flagged for interviews! Be prepared to wait FOREVER
That's not accurate. While some claims do get flagged for eligibility interviews, it's not automatic for everyone. Furloughs with definite return dates are actually some of the most straightforward claims, especially if the employer properly reports the furlough to EDD. The system has improved significantly since the pandemic overload.
Just to clarify something important: when you apply before your last day, make absolutely sure to enter your correct last day of work. Don't put the application date as your last day worked. This is a common mistake that causes problems. The system will ask for your last day worked - that should be your actual final day at work (July 11th based on your post). And be careful with your first certification. If you work any days in that first certification period, accurately report those days and earnings or you could end up with an overpayment situation later.
Thank you for pointing this out! I definitely would have been confused about how to handle the overlap between application and last day worked. I'll make sure to be precise with all the dates.
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hav u applied 4 disability 2? sounds like u qualify 4 both with ur situation. my cousin got EDD and then disability for her back injury when she got laid off
I haven't applied for disability because I'm physically able to work - just with the restrictions my doctor gave (no heavy lifting). But maybe I should look into that as a backup if unemployment doesn't approve me? I'm just worried about paying rent next month if this drags on.
Based on everything you've shared, I think you have a strong case for unemployment approval. The fact that other employees had similar COVID absences but weren't terminated is very relevant - definitely mention that in your interview as it suggests potential discrimination or retaliation related to your workers' comp claim. As for the work restrictions issue, that's a separate potential violation but it reinforces the narrative that your termination wasn't truly about attendance but about your workplace injury. Bring any emails or documentation showing they were assigning duties outside your medical restrictions. One last tip - if for some reason your claim is denied (which I don't expect), remember you can appeal the decision. The appeal approval rate in California is actually quite high when employees have documentation.
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How much was ur management job paying compared to school job? If school job pays more than 125% of ur weekly benefit amount, u probably wont get anything anyway. But still file!
School job pays about $4200/month, management was only about $1600/month. Sounds like I might not get much in benefits then... but I'll still apply and see what happens. Thank you!
One last tip: when you file, you'll be asked about your availability for work. Make sure you indicate you're available for part-time work during the hours you used to work your management job. If you say you're only available on weekends or evenings (for example), that shows you're ready and willing to replace the lost income with similar work. Focus on the fact that you lost income through no fault of your own - that's the key eligibility factor here.
Thank you for this important detail! I'll make sure to be clear about my availability during those specific hours. Really appreciate everyone's help - feeling much less stressed about this now.
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btw make sure u check ur spam folder too. sometimes edd emails go there and u miss important stuff. happened to me
Just checking back - were you able to contact EDD about your delayed payment? If so, what did they say was causing the hold-up?
Thanks for following up! I was finally able to get through using that Claimyr service someone mentioned above. Turns out EDD had flagged my account for an eligibility interview because of the amended wages, but they never sent me a notification about it. The rep scheduled an interview for next week and said my payments should process after that. At least now I know what's happening!
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does anyone know if its better to do a phone interview or an in-person one? my friend said in-person is better cuz they take u more serious
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EDD primarily conducts phone interviews now, especially for initial eligibility determinations. The format of the interview doesn't affect how seriously they take your case - the evidence and facts are what matter most. They follow the same protocol and ask the same questions regardless of whether it's by phone or in-person.
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