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EDD OTHER PAY letter - need advice on clearing up employer payments
Hey everyone, I just got a letter in the mail about OTHER PAY and dates covered by my employer. I need to call and discuss this with them to make sure I'm getting the correct payment from the state. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm trying to clear up the payments from my employer to ensure everything is accurate. Any advice on what I should ask or how to approach this conversation?
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¿Vale la pena actualizar la suscripción de $20 a $40 para el desempleo? Necesito consejos
Hola a todos! Estoy tratando de abrir mi reclamo de desempleo y quería saber si alguien tiene experiencia actualizando su suscripción. Originalmente elegí la opción más barata, pero ahora estoy pensando en cambiar a la de $40. ¿Vale la pena? ¿Alguien lo ha hecho? Gracias por cualquier consejo!
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Yo diría que pruebes primero con la opción de $20. Si ves que tarda mucho, siempre puedes actualizar después. No pierdes nada por intentar primero la opción más económica.
Alguien sabe si hay alguna diferencia en el proceso dependiendo del estado en el que vives? Estoy en California y no sé si eso afecta en algo
Sip, cada estado tiene sus propias reglas y procesos. En Cali suele ser más lento por la cantidad de gente, así que la actualización podría valer más la pena ahí.
Need help renewing EDD claim - any recent experiences or tips?
Hey everyone, I need to renew my unemployment claim and I'm not sure where to start. Has anyone gone through this process recently? I'm wondering if I should be expecting any notices or letters from the EDD about it. Any advice would be really appreciated!
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Has anyone heard about the new bill they're trying to pass that might affect unemployment benefits? Wonder if that'll make the renewal process any easier (or harder 😩
I heard something about that! Apparently, it's supposed to streamline the whole process. But knowing the government, who knows if it'll actually help 🙄
How to reopen EDD claim after brief employment? Need advice ASAP!
Hey everyone, I need some advice. I worked for a few months after filing for unemployment, but now I'm out of work again. How do I go about reopening my claim? My last day of work was in late October. Any tips on what to say when I call?
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EDD eligibility review out of nowhere - still unemployed, what's going on?
I got a message about a potential eligibility issue for my unemployment benefits and received a conditional payment. I'm still unemployed and haven't had any changes to my status. Has anyone else dealt with this? What could be causing this review? I'm worried about losing my benefits.
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Pro tip: start a job search log if you haven't already. Sometimes these reviews are just to make sure you're actively looking for work. Having documentation ready can speed things up.
This! 💯 I keep a spreadsheet with dates, company names, and positions I've applied for. Saved my butt during a review.
Paolo Longo
I've been dealing with this OTHER PAY nonsense for months now. Turns out my employer reported my final paycheck wrong and it's been a nightmare to fix. Don't give up, OP!
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GalaxyGlider
AuthorOh no, that sounds awful! How long did it take you to get it sorted out?
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Paolo Longo
It took about 3 months of back and forth. Stay on top of it and keep calling!
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CosmicCowboy
Has anyone tried reaching out to their state rep about these issues? I've heard sometimes they can help cut through the red tape.
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Amina Diallo
I did! It actually helped speed things up. Def worth a shot if ur stuck
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