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Regarding the performance improvement plan you mentioned - that's actually important information. Make sure you explain during your interview: 1. What specific issues were identified in the PIP 2. How the goals kept changing (be specific about how and when) 3. What steps you took to meet the original goals 4. Whether you received any feedback during the PIP period If you can show you made good faith efforts to improve but were given shifting or unclear expectations, that strongly supports your case. The key is demonstrating you weren't willfully underperforming. After 17 years of employment, it would be unusual for you to suddenly decide to perform poorly without cause. Remember that employers sometimes use PIPs as documentation to justify a termination they've already decided on. EDD understands this practice.
This is extremely helpful. I'll definitely prepare notes about the PIP timeline and the specific changes they made to expectations. I did meet several of the original goals, but then they added new metrics halfway through. Would screenshots of my work showing completed projects help at all?
Absolutely! Any documentation showing you were making progress or meeting at least some goals is helpful. The phone interviewer won't be able to see screenshots, but you can describe them and mention you have documentation. If your claim is initially denied (which happens sometimes regardless of merit), these documents will be crucial during an appeal hearing. Keep everything organized by date so you can easily reference specific examples during your phone interview.
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Another important thing to remember is to keep certifying for benefits every two weeks, even if one payment is pending. Missing a certification can create more problems with your claim. And make sure all your work search activities are properly documented for each week you certify.
Yes, I've got reminders set for every other Sunday! And I've been keeping detailed notes of all my job applications and interviews. Not making that mistake again - that documentation issue is what caused my disqualification the first time around.
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Just want to add one important tip: while you're waiting for your appeal hearing, you must continue to certify for benefits every two weeks even though you won't receive payments until (and if) you win your appeal. If you stop certifying, you could lose eligibility for those weeks permanently even if you win your appeal later. Many people don't realize this and it causes them to lose potential back payments.
Thank you for this reminder! I have been certifying every two weeks even though it feels pointless right now. Glad to know I'm doing the right thing.
btw when u finally get ur hearing dont stress too much. just be super honest bout why u quit. like explain the panic attacks and how they were caused by the job. dont try to make stuff up or exaggerate cuz the judges can tell. they hear these cases all day everyday. just be real and bring ur docs.
Thanks for the advice! I'm definitely planning to just be straightforward about everything. I've got emails to HR about the situation before I quit and notes from my doctor, so hopefully that's enough documentation.
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To answer your follow-up question: No, you cannot extend a claim that's reaching its benefit year end date, even if there's a balance remaining. The balance unfortunately doesn't carry over. It's best to file online when prompted. You'll see a notice in UI Online when your benefit year is ending. Filing online is generally faster than calling, and you can do it 24/7. However, if you have special circumstances or wages that might not be in their system, calling might be necessary. One important note: You must have earned enough wages in your new base period to qualify for a new claim. If you haven't worked since your last claim began, you might not qualify for a new regular UI claim.
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GalacticGladiator
•That's really helpful, thank you. I did work for about 4 months between claims, so hopefully that's enough to qualify. I'll file online as soon as I see the prompt in the system. Really appreciate the clear explanation!
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Ethan Brown
for your mailbox question, the card just comes in regular mail. doesn't look like anything special just a plain envelope. my friend didnt even realize what it was and almost threw it away lol. so keep an eye out!
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