I'm in a weird situation and hoping someone's dealt with this before. My benefit year runs from 08/15/2024 - 08/14/2025, but I just exhausted all my benefits even though there's still 4 months left in my benefit year. The twist is I got a notification with a NEW EDDCAN number saying I might qualify for benefits based on a different employer I worked for part-time during awards season (I'm in the entertainment industry). When I try to file online using this new EDDCAN, the system won't let me since my current benefit year isn't over yet. Has anyone successfully filed a new claim or reopened one BEFORE their benefit year ended? The online system is basically saying "nope, can't do it" but the notification suggests otherwise. I desperately need to get this sorted as I literally can't make rent next month if this doesn't work out. Is there a specific number I should call or approach I should take? The regular EDD line is completely useless.

I'm going crazy trying to check my claim status after my eligibility interview last week! Every time I try to log into UI Online it keeps telling me my EDDCAN number is incorrect. I've triple-checked the number from my paperwork and I KNOW I'm entering it right. I can't see if my claim was approved or denied after the interview and I'm getting really worried about paying rent next month. The weird thing is I was able to log in fine before the interview. Has EDD locked my account or something? Anyone know how to fix this or am I going to have to somehow get through on the phone?

I think I've messed up my unemployment claim and I'm freaking out! I've been receiving regular UI benefits since December, but in March I picked up what I thought was a short-term W2 job (lasted 5 days ending 3/31/2025). When I certified for that period, I reported the work and income by entering the company's info in the employer section. Here's where I screwed up: I just received a notice dated 4/12 saying "Unemployment Claim Filed" which shows this company as my last employer. I never intended to file a new claim! I was just trying to properly report income for my existing claim. To make matters worse, I just found out this was actually a 1099 gig that I should have reported as self-employment income instead of W2. I'm totally confused and worried about: 1. Did EDD automatically open a second claim when I didn't want one? 2. Will reporting this incorrectly (as W2 instead of 1099) cause problems with my existing benefits? 3. What's the fastest way to fix this mess? I drafted an explanation letter but have no idea where to send it or if that will even help. I've tried calling 30+ times but can't get through. My rent is due next week and I'm worried my regular payments will stop because of this mistake. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

I'm completely baffled by what's happening with my EDD payments right now. I filed a new claim on March 5, 2025, and based on my wages, I should be getting the maximum weekly benefit amount of $500. My claim was approved quickly, and my UI Online account confirmed I qualified for the full amount. However, when I checked my Money Network card yesterday, the deposit was only $172! I've certified for two weeks already and both payments came in at this drastically reduced amount. My theory is that EDD might be mixing up my current claim with an old one from last summer that was nearly exhausted. Has anyone experienced this payment discrepancy between what your UI Online shows vs what actually gets deposited? I've been trying to reach someone at EDD for three days straight, calling 800-300-5616 at different times, but keep getting the dreaded "we're receiving more calls than we can answer" message before getting disconnected. Are there any alternative contact numbers that actually work? Is there still a physical EDD office somewhere in the San Fernando Valley area where I could speak to someone face-to-face? This reduced payment isn't enough to cover my bills and I'm getting desperate for answers!

I'm desperately searching for an attorney who specializes in EDD unemployment cases. My situation has gone from bad to worse - just received a Notice of Determination disqualifying me from benefits after my appeal hearing last week. They're claiming I was terminated for misconduct, but my employer completely misrepresented what happened (I was let go during restructuring, not for performance issues). Now they want me to repay $8,750 in benefits I've already used to survive! I've tried contacting Legal Aid but they're booked solid for 3 weeks. Has anyone worked with a good unemployment attorney in California who doesn't charge upfront? My appeal deadline is in 12 days and I'm starting to panic. Any recommendations would be GREATLY appreciated.