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Quick question - are you reporting your TV work correctly? Make sure you're listing the production company as employer, not the network or studio. I made that mistake once and had to go back and fix everything which was a nightmare. Also be super careful with the dates - they need to match your pay stubs exactly or you could get flagged for an eligibility interview.
Yes, I'm listing the actual production company, and I've got all my start/end dates from my paystubs. That's good advice though - I can see how mixing that up would cause major headaches.
Once you finish catching up on all those certifications, I recommend continuing to certify every two weeks even during periods when you're working. You'll still report your earnings and get $0 for those weeks, but it keeps your claim active and prevents this backlog situation from happening again when your next job ends. Many entertainment industry workers do this to avoid the exact situation you're in now.
That's brilliant advice - I had no idea you could do that! So even during future jobs, just keep certifying and reporting income? That would save so much hassle between gigs. Will definitely start doing this from now on.
Exactly. Just keep certifying every two weeks, report your earnings truthfully, and you'll receive $0 during working periods but maintain an active claim. Then when work ends, you'll already be in the system's regular certification cycle and benefits can resume immediately without the backlog catch-up. It's a common practice for those of us with intermittent work schedules.
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Just to clarify a few things: 1. For your federal refund, EDD must refer your debt to the Treasury Offset Program 2. You should receive a "Notice of Intent to Offset" letter before they take your federal refund 3. Setting up a payment plan can prevent the offset, but timing is critical Based on my experience helping others with this issue, if you set up a payment plan now, there's about a 70% chance you can protect your federal refund if it hasn't already been processed. Call that collections number first thing in the morning (right when they open at 8:00 AM) for the best chance of getting through.
This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I'll definitely call right at 8am. Do you know if I need to have the full first payment ready immediately when I call, or will they give me a few days to make the first payment after setting up the plan?
They typically give you options for the first payment. You can usually arrange to make it within 7-10 days of setting up the plan. Make sure you have your bank account information ready when you call. They'll also ask about your income and expenses to determine a monthly payment amount that's feasible for your situation.
Perfect - thank you again for all this information! I'll update here once I've been able to talk to someone at EDD about the payment plan.
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wait i'm confused... did u have a eligibility interview or a holding period?? aren't those diffrent things?? my claim has a holding week but nobody called me for any interview??
They're different things. The holding period (sometimes called a waiting period) is the first week of any unemployment claim where you're eligible but don't receive payment. It's basically a deductible week. An eligibility interview happens when there's a question about your eligibility that needs to be resolved - like if you reported refusing work, had excessive earnings, or there was a question about your availability for work. From what the original poster described, they already served their waiting week (ending 9/30), but EDD mistakenly scheduled an eligibility interview anyway. During that interview, the rep realized the interview wasn't necessary and also said they'd make subsequent weeks available for certification.
Fatima Al-Suwaidi
when my money network card had issues I just gave up and switched to direct deposit lol. way easier. go to your ui online account and change payment preference. btw ur benefit amount is on ur ui online homepage, says something like "claim balance" - when that hits zero ur done until u qualify for a new claim by working again
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Jamal Wilson
Since you mentioned having trouble finding work in marketing, you might want to look into the EDD's job services programs while you still have some benefits left. California Training Benefits (CTB) can sometimes extend your eligibility period if you enroll in approved training. Also, check out the America's Job Center of California (AJCC) for free career counseling and job search assistance. They sometimes know about industry-specific programs that can help marketing professionals find new positions or develop additional skills.
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QuantumQuasar
•I had no idea about these programs! I'll definitely look into the California Training Benefits option - maybe I can use this opportunity to expand my digital marketing skills while I continue searching. Thanks for this valuable tip!
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