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when my friend had this problem where he needed the money by a specific date he just called his landlord and explained the situation... most landlords will give u a couple extra days if u communicate ahead of time js

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That's actually smart... I should probably just call my landlord tomorrow and explain that I might be a day late. Better to communicate ahead of time than to stress so much about it. Thanks for the advice!

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Glad to see you're getting good advice here. One final tip: after you certify, keep checking your UI Online account throughout the day. You'll see when your payment status changes from "pending" to "paid" - which usually means the money is on its way. If it's still showing "pending" by late afternoon on 10/2, that might indicate there's going to be a delay and you should contact your landlord as suggested.

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That's a great suggestion - I'll keep refreshing my UI Online account to track the status change. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much better prepared now.

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wait im confused... isn't this kinda the new employers fault? like they should pay u for the time they promised u would be working. did u sign a contract or anything? maybe u should be going after them instead of EDD??

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I signed an offer letter but it states the employment is "at-will" and they can change the terms. Super frustrating but I don't think I have any legal recourse against them. I still want the job so I don't want to cause problems before I even start.

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Unfortunately, offer letters rarely guarantee a specific start date in a legally binding way. Most contain clauses allowing the company to modify terms. It's extremely common, especially around holiday seasons, for start dates to shift. While frustrating, it's not something you could successfully seek compensation for in most cases.

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One additional important point: Make sure you're meeting the work search requirements while waiting for this to be resolved. You need to be completing job search activities and documenting them, even if you have a job lined up for January. EDD may ask for this information during your eligibility interview, and failing to conduct a work search could jeopardize your benefits for reasons completely separate from the voluntary quit issue.

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That's good to know! Should I be applying to actual jobs even though I plan to start this new position in January? Or would activities like updating my resume and networking count toward the requirements?

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For maximum protection, I recommend applying to at least some actual positions each week. Resume updates and networking count as work search activities, but EDD generally expects to see actual job applications as part of your work search. You're not obligated to accept offers, but demonstrating you're actively seeking work is important. Document everything thoroughly.

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To directly answer your question: Yes, your payment will still deposit to your frozen card. The card freeze only prevents withdrawals and purchases, not deposits. Regarding the bank transfers issue - this is a temporary security measure that Money Network implemented after a spike in fraud cases. It's not affecting all cardholders, but many have reported restrictions. If you need immediate access to your funds while waiting for a replacement card, you have a few options: 1. You can add your Money Network card to a digital wallet (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) and continue using it that way even while the physical card is frozen 2. You can authorize a one-time transfer by calling Money Network customer service and completing additional verification steps 3. Request a 'provisional credit' while they investigate the fraud, which may give you access to the funds that were fraudulently taken I recommend calling Money Network first thing in the morning (6:00 AM PT) when their call volume is lowest.

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Wait, I can add it to Apple Pay even while it's frozen?? That would solve my immediate problem! Thank you so much for this info. Will try calling at 6am tomorrow.

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Just following up to share that I had this EXACT situation in April. Called for replacement card, money deposited fine while waiting. But heads up - any automatic payments you had set up on the old card will fail. You'll need to update those with the new card number when it arrives. The new card will have completely different numbers for security reasons.

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Thank you for the heads up! I'll make a list of all the autopayments I need to update once the new card arrives. Appreciate everyone's help with this!

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One more thing to consider: If you apply and get denied initially, you have the right to appeal the decision. Sometimes the automated system doesn't properly account for unique situations like yours. An appeal gives you the opportunity to explain your case to a judge who can look at your specific circumstances more carefully. Documentation is critical - keep records of all communications regarding the layoff, hours worked at both jobs, pay stubs, and any evidence showing your need for both incomes to meet financial obligations. This can help your case if you need to appeal.

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That's really good to know about the appeal option. I'll start gathering all my documentation now - pay stubs from both jobs, the layoff notice, my mortgage statement and bills to show my financial obligations. Thanks for the detailed advice.

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just curious - how did u manage 2 full time jobs at once?? thats like 80 hours a week??

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One job is remote with flexible hours (Company B), and the other (Company A that I'm losing) has set shifts. I basically work from 5am-1pm at Company A, then 2pm-10pm at Company B. Weekends are a mix of both. It's been absolutely exhausting but necessary to pay off medical debt and keep up with the increased cost of living. Not sustainable long-term, but I was hoping to do it for another 6 months to build up savings.

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Quick update question - have you checked if your claim shows any "Reopen" button? Sometimes the system automatically closes claims if you miss responding to something, and the UI doesn't clearly indicate this has happened.

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Just checked - no "Reopen" button showing. Everything seems active, just stuck in pending limbo. The dashboard shows my claim as active with the correct benefit year and weekly benefit amount calculated - just no payments processed.

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UPDATE????? Did you get yours fixed? Mine just changed from pending to paid today after 5 WEEKS and I didn't even talk to anyone!!!

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Update: I used Claimyr yesterday and got through to a representative! Turns out my former employer disputed my reason for separation (I said laid off, they said I quit). The rep scheduled me for a phone interview next week to resolve it. At least now I know why it's stuck! Thanks everyone for your help.

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