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Quick update: I checked with my friend who's an employment lawyer. She says if you file a wage claim, the Labor Commissioner will also automatically assess waiting time penalties without you having to specifically request them. The penalty is your daily wage for up to 30 days. So if you were making $200/day, that could be up to $6,000 in penalties! Make sure to apply for unemployment right away though, that process is separate and takes time to get approved.
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i had the exact opposite problem! i updated my address with appeals but forgot to update it with regular EDD and my certification forms went to my old address. ended up getting my benefits delayed for 3 weeks because of this! its crazy they dont share this info between departments. the lady at EDD told me they're "separate entities" whatever that means
Separate" entities is just government-speak "for our systems are outdated and'we re too lazy to fix"them !🙄
Thanks everyone for all the helpful comments! Just to follow up - I was able to have my hearing (thankfully), and I learned they also have separate phone numbers and email systems. So if you updated any contact info at all, make sure to tell BOTH offices. My appeal was approved, btw! Such a relief after all this stress.
congrats on winning your appeal!!!
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did u check if the asbestos thing counts as a public health emergency? my cousin got some kinda special assistance when his restaurant had to close for a similar health code thing last year, wasn't regular unemployment tho something else
That's a good point about public health emergencies. The asbestos remediation might qualify under local health department provisions. OP should contact their county health department to see if there are any emergency assistance programs specifically for businesses affected by environmental hazards.
Update: I spoke with my landlord and they're going to file a claim with their insurance that might cover some displaced business costs! Also contacted the county health department about the asbestos situation - they're sending an inspector to evaluate if it qualifies as a public health concern that might open up some emergency assistance. Thanks everyone for the suggestions - still figuring this out but at least I have some directions to pursue now. Will update when I know more about what help is available.
That's great news about the landlord's insurance! Fingers crossed it works out. Please do keep us updated - your situation could help others who might face something similar in the future.
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For an expedited hearing request, you need to send a written request directly to the Office of Appeals where your case is assigned. Include your appeal case number, your name, the last 4 of your SSN, and detailed explanation of your hardship with supporting documentation. If you're not sure which office has your appeal, call the main Appeals Board number at 1-800-300-5616 and ask them to confirm where your case is assigned. Regarding getting through to EDD - I've had success calling exactly at 8:01am when they open and using the 1-2-4 prompt sequence. You'll still wait on hold, but at least you'll be in the queue. Keep trying the Claimyr service mentioned above too - having a tier 2 rep flag your case can make a difference. Don't give up - the system is frustrating by design, but persistence pays off. I waited 18 weeks for my appeal last year, but eventually won and received full backpay.
Thank you so much for the detailed instructions. I'm going to call the Appeals Board tomorrow morning and then submit my expedite request with all my hardship documentation. I'll try the 1-2-4 prompt sequence too. After spinning my wheels for months, it feels good to have some concrete steps to take.
hey just fyi when i won my appeal i had to call constantly for a month to get them to actually process my payments, the decision doesnt automatically trigger payment. so once you get thru all this bs be ready for more bs lol
this is so true! my roomate had to call like 20 times after winning her appeal before they released her $$$. EDD is the absolute worst
Lara Woods
Sometimes the Money Network system just gets backed up. It's technically a separate entity from EDD, so once EDD shows 'paid,' the delay is on the Money Network side. You might want to check if the Money Network website or app shows pending deposits - sometimes they have more up-to-date information than what EDD shows.
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Layla Sanders
UPDATE: My money finally came through this morning! That was about 4 days from certification to actual deposit. Seems like there's just a longer processing time happening right now. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance!
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Adrian Hughes
•Glad it came through! The system is so unpredictable these days... I'm dreading having to certify this weekend.
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Kaylee Cook
•Great news! For future reference, always give it at least 3-4 business days before worrying. The EDD system has gotten better but it's still not perfect with payment timing.
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