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UGHHH I finally got through to EDD yesterday after trying for WEEKS and they told me my federal claim needs ANOTHER review from some special department!!! This is absolute INSANITY. Meanwhile rent is due TOMORROW and I have no idea what to do. These county job applications are taking forever too - why do I need to upload my resume AND fill out all the same info in their system?? Makes no sense!!!
I'm so sorry you're going through this! It's really stressful. Have you been able to request an extension from your landlord? Some of them are understanding about government job transitions.
One thing that helped me with the transition was applying for county jobs while still going through the EDD process. If you're strategic about it, you can time things so you get a few weeks of unemployment benefits while going through interviews, then hopefully start your new job before benefits run out. Just make sure to stop certifying for EDD once you start working!
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Just explain exactly what happened - that you're a substitute teacher trying to collect legitimate benefits during summer break, have been waiting X weeks, and can't get anyone on the phone who can actually help. They'll have you fill out a form authorizing them to inquire about your case. Their office deals with EDD problems constantly, so they know exactly what to do.
Perfect, thank you! Between trying Claimyr, the specific call sequence, and reaching out to my Assembly member, I finally feel like I have a plan of attack. Will update here if anything works!
I know this is frustrating, but there's actually a reason behind the school employee flags. EDD is required by federal law to verify that school employees don't receive benefits if they have "reasonable assurance" of returning to work after a break. The system automatically flags ALL school employees for this verification - it's not personal or targeted at you specifically. Once you have your interview, clarify your substitute status with no guarantee of hours. Having documentation ready will speed things up. After the initial interview, you might still see pending payments but they should resolve all at once when your eligibility is established.
Thanks for explaining WHY this happens. No one at the district warned me about this when I filed. The frustrating part is spending hours trying to reach someone just to get disconnected. But at least now I understand the process better.
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Just a follow-up about the Money Network timing: if you certified early Sunday morning, your payment likely was processed in Monday's batch. Money Network typically receives the funds Tuesday, then takes 1-2 business days to make them available on your card. So Thursday is actually right on schedule. One tip: try setting up alerts in the Money Network app. This way, you'll get a notification as soon as funds are deposited.
Just got the deposit notification a few minutes ago! Looks like you were exactly right about the timing. I'll definitely set up those alerts for next time. Thanks again for the help!
this one time i certified and it said paid but money didnt come for TWO WEEKS!! found out there was a flag on my account for "excessive earnings" even tho i only reported like $120 from my side gig lol. EDD is weird sometimes but if urs already says paid ur probably fine
THIS!!! They always find some excuse to hold our money! Meanwhile bills don't wait!
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just curious wht kind of job was this? retail? office? factory? different industries have different standards for what counts as "hostile" so it might matter
It was retail management at a large chain store. I was an assistant manager who reported inventory mismanagement, then suddenly started getting written up for things I didn't do.
ok thats helpful bc retail has super clear standards about inventory reporting and retaliation. make sure you mention your position title at the hearing
On the day of your hearing, arrive early (at least 30 minutes), dress professionally, and bring multiple copies of all your evidence (one for you, one for the judge, and one for the employer's representative). Also, as stressful as it may be, try to get a good night's sleep beforehand so you can think clearly. Finally, don't be afraid to respectfully ask the judge for clarification if you don't understand a question. And remember that if the employer doesn't show up for the hearing (which happens quite often), that significantly increases your chances of winning as long as you can articulate your case clearly.
Do you know if these hearings are still being done by phone due to COVID or are they in person now? The letter wasn't totally clear. And that's a good point about bringing multiple copies - I wouldn't have thought of that.
Most EDD appeals are still being conducted by phone in 2025, but it varies by office and case type. Your appeal notice should specify whether it's phone or in-person (usually in small print near the bottom). If it's by phone, have all your documents organized and in front of you, and make sure you're in a quiet place with good reception. If you're not sure, call EDD to confirm - this is another situation where getting through to a representative is crucial.
Charlotte White
wait i'm confused... if u were in school full time how were u eligible for unemployment anyway? don't u have to be available for full time work?
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Aurora Lacasse
•You're correct that generally, full-time students aren't eligible for unemployment because they're not considered available for full-time work. However, there are exceptions: 1. Students in approved training programs (like CTB - California Training Benefits) 2. Students who are willing and able to leave school for full-time work 3. Students taking primarily evening/weekend classes that don't interfere with standard work hours The original poster mentioned they were denied while in school, which is consistent with standard eligibility rules. Now that they've graduated and are looking for work, they would potentially be eligible (assuming the overpayment issue is resolved).
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Charlotte White
•oh that makes sense! thx for explaining
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Daniel Washington
btw make sure u check that they didn't take TOO MUCH money from ur refund. sometimes they mess up the calculations and take more than u actually owe. happened to my friend and he had to fight for months to get his $600 back
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Lauren Zeb
•That's a good point! I should double-check the exact amount I owed. The last letter I got said around $9,000 but I'm not sure if there were interest or penalties added. I'll definitely look into that.
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