my neighbor works for edd and she says theyre super understaffed rn

One more tip - while you're waiting for your appeal hearing, you might want to try contacting your former employer directly. Sometimes if you can get them to submit a correction to EDD stating you were laid off rather than fired for misconduct, you can potentially get the disqualification reversed without waiting for the full appeal process. It's a long shot, but worth trying.

my brothers gf works for edd and she says they r really backed up right now so expect to wait FOREVER for interviews.. apply now so u can get in line

One more important point: When you explain your case to EDD, be very careful about how you frame what happened. Don't say "I disobeyed my supervisor" or "I knowingly violated policy." Instead, present it as "I had to respond to a family emergency involving my child's safety after work hours." Framing matters tremendously in these cases. Also, California has specific protections for parents dealing with emergencies related to their children. If your employer has more than 25 employees, you might have been protected under California's Family Rights Act, which could strengthen your unemployment case by showing the termination itself may have been improper.

This is why I HATE the EDD system so much! Why should people already struggling without income have to wait weeks for a stupid piece of plastic to access THEIR MONEY that's already been approved??? It's 2025 for crying out loud! Every other financial service can send money electronically from day one!

Just to wrap this up with some accurate information: 1. Official timeline: 7-10 business days from first payment issued 2. If not received by then, call Money Network at 1-866-320-8699 3. The envelope is plain and comes from South Dakota 4. Once received, register online immediately 5. Set up direct deposit for future payments 6. Keep your address updated in BOTH systems Hope this helps! Let us know when your card arrives.

ive heard some ROP teachers get approved and others dont. seems like it depends on who reviews ur claim tbh

One more important point - California has specific precedent cases for ROP and adult education teachers that differentiate them from K-12 regular teachers. The key case law established that when positions are contingent on funding, enrollment, or other variable factors, the "reasonable assurance" standard may not be met despite having a contract for the following year. When you certify for benefits, you'll need to answer "Yes" to the question about whether you have reasonable assurance of returning to work (since you do have a contract), BUT then use the additional information section to explain the contingent nature of ROP funding and how it differs from regular teaching positions. This will likely trigger a phone interview, which is actually good because it gives you the opportunity to explain your situation to a human instead of just being automatically denied by the system.

Totally off topic but make sure you're doing your work search requirements correctly while waiting! I got so focused on waiting for my money that I messed up my certification and ended up with a whole week disqualified! Don't make my mistake!!

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