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Just laid off today - Tips for filing new EDD claim?
Hey everyone, I just got laid off today and I'm planning to file for unemployment. Anyone have any tips for filing a new claim? What should I have ready when I call the EDD? I'm kinda nervous about the whole process.
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Agent's system down, call dropped - what to do next?
So I finally got through to an agent after waiting on hold forever, and they said they were working remotely and their system was down. They said they'd transfer my call, but then it just dropped. Has anyone else dealt with this? It's so frustrating to wait all that time just to get disconnected. Any advice on what to do next?
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have u tried sending a fax? I know it sounds old school but sometimes it works when nothing else does
A fax? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, I'll try anything at this point. Thanks for the suggestion!
How to check on EDD benefit payments? Need help calculating amounts and timeframes
Hey everyone, I'm trying to check on my benefit payments but I'm not sure where to start. Has anyone gone through this process recently? I'm wondering if I should try to calculate the expected amounts or if there's a way to see when payments are scheduled. Any advice would be really appreciated!
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am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump thru all these hoops just to get our own money??? 🤬
Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul.
It's designed to be difficult on purpose. They hope people will give up and not claim what they're owed.
Has anyone else noticed that the payment amounts sometimes vary? Like, I'll get one amount one week and a different amount the next, even though nothing changed on my end. Is that normal?
Yeah, that happened to me too. Turns out it was because of partial wages from a part-time gig I picked up. Make sure you're reporting any income accurately!
Could also be taxes. If you didn't opt for withholding, they might take it out randomly. Ask me how I know 😅
No work next week - What to do about unemployment?
Hey everyone, I just found out I won't have any work next week. I'm kinda freaking out about what to do next. Has anyone been through this before? What should I do about unemployment? Any advice would be really appreciated!
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Hey, just wanted to say hang in there. I lost my job last year and it was tough, but things do get better. Use this time to maybe learn some new skills or explore different career paths. You never know what opportunities might come up!
PSA: Be careful about what info you share online when discussing unemployment. Scammers are everywhere looking to take advantage of people in vulnerable situations. Never give out your SSN or bank info to anyone claiming to be from the unemployment office!
Thanks for the warning! I'll definitely be careful about what I share. Are there any red flags I should watch out for?
Big red flags: anyone asking for payment to 'process' your claim, unsolicited calls/emails claiming to be from unemployment, and requests for personal info through social media. Always verify through official channels!
EDD Unemployment: How long after interview for decision? Claim still pending
I had my interview for unemployment benefits a few days ago and now I'm just waiting to hear back. The rep said it would take about a week, but I'm getting anxious. My online account still shows the claim as pending. Has anyone else been in this situation? How long did it take for you to get a decision after your interview? I'm worried because I really need these benefits and I'm not sure what to do if it takes longer than expected.
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I heard they're implementing a new AI system to process claims faster. Anyone know if thats true?
Source? I haven't seen anything about this in the news.
AI systems can indeed speed up processing, but they need to be properly calibrated to avoid incorrect denials. Let's hope if this is true, it improves efficiency without sacrificing accuracy.
Have you tried calling them? Sometimes you can get more info if you talk to a rep directly.
Calling is a waste of time. I spent hours trying to get through last week. Better off just waiting it out.
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Daniel Rivera
Don't forget to check if you qualify for any other benefits while you're at it. Sometimes there are additional programs or resources available depending on your situation.
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Sophie Footman
Anyone know if the online filing system is working better these days? Last time I tried it was a nightmare.
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Connor Rupert
It's hit or miss. I filed online last month and it went smoothly, but I've heard others still having issues.
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Molly Hansen
Online never works for me. I always end up having to call 🙄
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