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Pro tip: When you talk to EDD, ask them about the earnings threshold for partial benefits. There's usually an amount you can earn before it starts affecting your unemployment. Knowing this can help you plan your babysitting hours.
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Here's what I'd recommend: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of when you've called, emailed, or tried to contact them. 2. Check your online account daily for updates. 3. If you can, try to visit a local office in person. Sometimes face-to-face works better. 4. Reach out to your local state representative. They often have contacts that can help push things through. 5. Be persistent but polite. The people on the other end are probably overwhelmed too. 6. Double-check all your paperwork to make sure there weren't any errors on your end. 7. If all else fails, consider filing a formal complaint. Hope this helps! Let us know how it goes.
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start working through this list. Really appreciate it 💯
This is solid advice right here. Especially the part about contacting your state rep. They can work wonders sometimes.
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Here's what you need to do: 1. Don't panic! Most EDD letters have deadlines, so check for any important dates. 2. Look for any mention of 'overpayment' or 'fraud' - these are red flags you need to address ASAP. 3. If it's about certification, make sure you're up to date on your bi-weekly certs. 4. Check your EDD online account for any messages or alerts. 5. If you're still unsure, definitely try to speak with an EDD rep. Use the calling trick someone mentioned above if you're having trouble getting through. 6. Keep copies of EVERYTHING. You never know when you might need to prove you responded to their letter. Hope this helps! Let us know what you find out.
Thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely follow these steps. Really appreciate the help 💯
This is great advice. Wish I had known all this when I first started dealing with EDD. It's like you need a degree just to navigate their system 🙄
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Have you checked if your claim is still active? Sometimes they close it without notifying you and you have to reopen it. Happened to me and I lost out on weeks of payments 😭
Oh no, that sounds awful! I'll definitely check on that. Thanks for the heads up!
Unpopular opinion: maybe try going to an EDD office in person? I know it's a pain, but sometimes face-to-face is the only way to get answers.
Do they even allow walk-ins anymore? I thought everything was appointment only now.
Some offices do limited walk-ins. Worth checking their website for your local office's policy.
Ev Luca
Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? Sometimes they can help push things through faster.
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Aidan Percy
•I didn't even know that was an option. How do I find out who my assembly member is?
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Ev Luca
•Just google '[your city] assembly member'. Their office should have a way to contact them for constituent services. They deal with EDD issues all the time.
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Avery Davis
OMG i'm in the same boat!!! its been 3 months and i still cant get my claim sorted. this whole system is a joke tbh
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