I just had the strangest interview with EDD and I'm completely panicking. They sent me a notice for an eligibility interview about an employer I've NEVER worked for. So I thought, no big deal, just a mix-up. When the interviewer called, she started grilling me about a job from 3 YEARS ago that I quit during the height of COVID! I was totally unprepared for this bait-and-switch. I told the interviewer I needed more time since I wasn't notified about which employer they'd be asking about, but she refused to reschedule and only gave me 48 hours to provide documentation. This job they're suddenly investigating was during 2020 when I quit due to severe anxiety and stress during the pandemic. I was seeing a therapist at the time and everything. I'm almost certain this issue went through appeals already years ago, but now they're asking for medical documentation from 3 years back! I'm absolutely terrified they're trying to retroactively disqualify me and demand repayment of around $14,000 in benefits from that period. Has anyone dealt with EDD suddenly reopening old claims like this? What medical documentation would I even need after all this time? My doctor from back then moved practices!

I'm really confused about the EDD payment system right now. My previous unemployment payments always went to my Bank of America EDD debit card. I certified on Sunday like usual, but it's been 3 days and nothing has shown up in my BofA account. I heard EDD switched to Money Network cards, but I haven't received any new card in the mail yet. Could my payment be stuck in limbo between the two systems? Has anyone else dealt with this transition? I'm getting worried because rent is due next week and I was counting on this payment.

I'm seriously stressing out about my EDD appeal. I got disqualified for supposedly not reporting some income (which I absolutely DID report), so I filed an appeal about 5 weeks ago. I got that confirmation letter with the case number right away, but since then - NOTHING. No hearing date, no additional info, just complete silence. My rent is coming due again and I'm getting desperate. Is 5+ weeks normal for the appeal process? Who can I actually talk to for an update on my case status? I've called the regular EDD number like 20 times but either can't get through or the reps say they can't help with appeals. Do I call the appeals board directly? Any advice would be HUGELY appreciated!

Has anyone visited an EDD job center in SoCal recently? I remember back in 2019 they had these America's Job Centers where actual humans would help with job searches and resume reviews. The Long Beach one was super helpful before it closed (I think?). Now that I'm job hunting again, I'm drowning in these automated application systems that seem to reject everything instantly. Can't afford those $45+ resume services when I'm barely making rent. Do these centers still exist somewhere in LA or Orange County? What days/hours do they offer resume help? Really need someone to look at my resume who isn't an AI bot throwing it in the trash.

My husband got denied for unemployment because he checked the wrong box for his separation reason on the initial application. He was actually laid off due to workforce reduction, but in his confusion with the online form he selected 'voluntarily quit' (which wasn't true at all). When he realized the mistake, he immediately filed an appeal explaining it was an honest error and provided his termination letter showing the layoff. Yesterday we got the appeal decision - DENIED. The judge said his explanation wasn't 'credible' despite us sending in the actual termination paperwork from his employer! We're now going on 14 weeks with ZERO income. We've got 2 kids, rent is $2,800/month, and our savings are completely depleted. He's been job searching every day but nothing has come through yet. We need to file a second-level appeal to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, but I'm terrified we'll be denied again. Has anyone successfully won at this second appeal level after losing the first one? What evidence or arguments worked? Should we hire an attorney? We're desperate for any advice or success stories at this point.