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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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Just to add one more important detail - in the interview, they'll ask about your ability and availability to work. Make sure you clearly state that you are: 1. Physically able to work now 2. Available for full-time work 3. Actively looking for work 4. No longer needed as a caregiver Even if the base period wages issue is resolved somehow, they might still deny benefits if they think you have restrictions on your ability to work. They specifically look for reasons to disqualify people, so be very clear about your current availability.
THIS!!! They tried to disqualify me because I mentioned I could only work certain hours when my husband was home to take over caregiving. They said that meant I wasn't fully available for work. Be super careful how you phrase things.
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dont worry about it too much. happened to all of us when they switched. system works its just slower now.
UPDATE: I called Money Network at the number you all provided and they confirmed my card was mailed yesterday! They said standard delivery is 7-10 days but I paid the $15 fee to expedite it, should be here in 3 business days now. Thanks everyone for your help! I had no idea about all these changes since 2021.
Glad you got it sorted out! When you receive the card, don't forget to set up your online account right away and consider switching to direct deposit for future payments. It's much more convenient and you'll get your money 1-2 days faster.
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anyone else think its crazy that we can see the money is there but cant touch it??? what if someone has NO money for food while waiting??? EDD should have better options!!!
You're absolutely right. The system assumes everyone has a financial cushion to wait weeks for benefits, which is precisely why most people need unemployment in the first place. It's a serious design flaw in the process.
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that I FINALLY got through to EDD using the 833 number at 8:01am sharp this morning! The rep confirmed my card was stuck in some kind of processing queue and hadn't actually been mailed yet despite my payments showing as paid. They've expedited a new card that should arrive in 3-5 business days. Will update again when it arrives. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions - this forum has been more helpful than any official channels!
congrats!! hope u get it soon!
That's great news! The expedited cards usually do arrive within that timeframe. Remember to set up direct deposit as soon as you get it to avoid future card issues.
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Just wanted to mention that if you're struggling to get information about your appeal status, Claimyr (claimyr.com) has been a lifesaver for many people. It's a service that helps you actually get through to EDD on the phone instead of hitting busy signals all day. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km I used it to check on my appeal status when I hadn't heard anything for months. Got through to a rep who was able to tell me my hearing was actually scheduled but the notice had been sent to my old address. Would have missed it completely without being able to get through.
I used this service too after 3 weeks of trying to get through on my own. It's worth it just for the time saved from endlessly redialing. The EDD phone system is practically designed to prevent people from getting help.
did anyone else notice that the op said their boss's husband was the "general manager" but then later said the district manager was the owner's brother-in-law?? im confused about who's related to who lol
Sorry for the confusion! My boss was the owner (she owned the franchise location). Her husband was the "general manager" who issued the fake write-up. And her sister's husband was the district manager who oversaw multiple locations. Basically a family business where everyone was related and covered for each other. That's why going to HR wasn't really an option - HR reported directly to the owner (my abusive boss).
Liam O'Connor
And while you're waiting for them to fix it MAKE SURE you keep detailed records of EVERY conversation you have with EDD! I didn't do this and ended up having to restart my entire wage investigation because the rep I spoke with didn't properly note my account. Write down the date, time, rep name/ID number, and what they told you EVERY SINGLE TIME. Their system is designed to lose your information!!
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Amara Adeyemi
•This is excellent advice. I'd also recommend following up any phone conversations with an email summary through your UI Online account messaging center. This creates a written record in their system that can be referenced if there are any disputes later. Always include the date and time of your call, the name of the representative you spoke with, and a brief summary of what was discussed and what actions were promised.
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Fatima Al-Mazrouei
my benfit amount was wrong 2 and i gave up fixing it cuz it was 2 much hassle tbh. ended up just accepting the lower amount cuz i cudnt deal with calling them 50 times
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Mei Chen
•That's unfortunate, but I understand the frustration. For anyone reading this thread: don't give up on your correct benefit amount! The difference between a properly calculated benefit and an incorrect one could be thousands of dollars over your claim period. It's worth the effort even if it seems overwhelming.
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